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Peking University locked down as China virus cases grow

Chinese authorities locked down a major university in Beijing on Wednesday after finding one COVID-19 case as they stick to a “zero-COVID” approach despite growing public discontent

The Independent UK

Big-power rivalry overshadows Biden-Xi cooperation pledge

Their photo op looked good for U.S. and Chinese leaders Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, but the superpowers remain driven by geopolitical rivalry despite their pledge to cooperate on global issues like climate change and public health.

Reuters

Trudeau raises ‘serious concerns’ about Chinese interference in talks with Xi

Canadian prime minister met China’s president at G20 summit in Bali amid tensions over aggressive interventions by Beijing

The Guardian - US

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Exclusive-Kamala Harris to visit Philippine islands at edge of South China Sea dispute

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Philippine islands of Palawan on the edge of the disputed South China Sea, a senior administration official said on Tuesday, in a move that may be interpreted by Beijing as a rebuke.

Reuters

US, China Climate Envoys Meet at COP27 Summit in Egypt

US climate envoy John Kerry met Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart at annual United Nations climate negotiations in Egypt in a further hint of improving relations between the world's top two polluters, seen as vital for substantial progress against global warming. The meeting between Kerry and China's top climate official…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What are world leaders saying about Russia and Ukraine at G20?

As Russia and Ukraine trade blame at the Bali summit, other world leaders call for unity.

Al Jazeera

UK PM Sunak: China poses a threat but must also engage with them

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that China posed a threat to Britain but it was also right to have dialogue with Beijing over global challenges such as climate change and the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Australia has to accept Chinese power. But Albanese shows he can ride the tiger

While the PM has already chosen sides in the superpower fight, his diplomatic coup in meeting Xi means he can start building mutual respect with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Albanese-Xi meeting won't resolve Australia's grievances overnight. But it is a real step forward

There were smiles all round as the Australian and Chinese leaders met formally for the first time in more than six years.

The Conversation

Australian PM says positive discussion with Xi on trade embargoes by China

(Corrects Chinese leader's name in first paragraph, Jinping, not Jingping)

Reuters

China is biggest state-based threat to UK economic security, Sunak says

The Prime Minister could meet President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Bali.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned against ‘appeasement’ after softening stance on China OLD

Asian giant is ‘challenge’ not ‘threat’ to national security, says PM

The Independent UK

As climate warms, a China planner advocates "sponge cities"

China is affected by both extreme floods and water shortages, exacerbated by climate change

The Independent UK

Xi’s crackdowns drive Chinese billionaires to booming Singapore

One of the hottest wine bars for Chinese billionaires isn’t atop a Shanghai office tower or within a Beijing courtyard house. It’s in a modest black-and-white bungalow next to a six-lane thruway in the heart of Singapore.

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France 24

No concrete evidence on who fired missile, Poland's president says

A Russian-made rocket fell on the Polish village of Przewodow, near the Ukrainian border, at 3:40pm local time, the Polish foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The ministry said it had summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident. Read our live blog to see how all the day's…

The Guardian - AU

If Australia wants to mend relations with China, we must stop viewing it as the enemy

What is the point of calling for ‘stable’ relations with a country while we openly arm ourselves for war against it?

ABC News

Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping meeting marks potential thawing of relations. Here's what drove the freeze

It's been six years since the Chinese president sat down with an Australian leader, as trade wars, China's growing presence in the Pacific and diplomatic spats soured relations.

Tribune News Service

Biden and Xi finally met at G-20 Summit in Bali. Here are the key takeaways

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to ease long-simmering tensions during a three-hour meeting in Bali, Indonesia as the two countries find themselves drifting perilously close to direct economic and military confrontation.

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Bangkok Post

Xi's visit to Bangkok: East wind blowing

Thai government this week will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping with three understandings at the forefront of its mind, namely that now is the Asian Century; that China is the undisputed leader; and that Thailand-China ties are consequential to peace and stability in the region. Thailand will do its utmost…

WEKU

4 takeaways from President Biden's 'very blunt' meeting with China's Xi Jinping

The three-hour meeting between Xi and President Biden finished Monday with both leaders expressing an openness to restoring communication channels and repairing the U.S.-China relationship.

Los Angeles Times

Biden and Xi, in first presidential sit-down, vow to ‘manage’ tense relationship

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — President Joe Biden on Monday expressed confidence that a “new Cold War” can be avoided with China and that Beijing is not planning an “imminent” invasion of U.S. ally Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

After meeting Xi, Biden says there need be no new Cold War

US, Chinese leaders seek to stabilise strained relations during face-to-face talks in Bali, Indonesia.

Reuters

Biden says China must try to prevent a North Korea nuclear test

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he told Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing has an obligation to try to talk North Korea out of resuming nuclear testing, although it was unclear whether China would be able to sway Pyongyang.

Reuters

China backs Glasgow language on warming targets for COP27 deal

China climate envoy Xie Zhenhua said on Monday that Beijing would like a COP27 deal that contains language similar to last year's agreement in Glasgow on targets for limiting global warming, and was not opposed to mentioning 1.5 degree Celsius.

Al Jazeera

Biden, Xi seek to ‘manage differences’ in Bali meeting

The leaders of the world’s two largest economies met in person for the first time on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

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