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BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The Chinese military is steadily improving the capabilities of its fleet of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, which are capable of carrying strategic missiles. With its eye on China's medium- to long-term rivalry with the United States, Beijing is hurrying to develop a new type of submarine, efforts that…

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These are 4 key points from Xi's speech at the Chinese Communist Party congress

President Xi Jinping kicked off the twice-a-decade summit with remarks that touched on COVID, Taiwan, economic policy and more. It is widely expected his rule will be extended beyond two terms.

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Taiwan says it will not back down on its sovereignty

Taiwan will not back down on its sovereignty or compromise on freedom and democracy, and its people clearly oppose Beijing's idea of "one country, two systems" management for Taiwan, the self-ruled island's presidential office said on Sunday.

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What’s on the agenda for China’s 20th Communist Party Congress?

China’s economic woes and a historic third term for Xi Jinping will dominate Communist Party’s Congress agenda.

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Xi signals continuity in his China Communist Party congress speech

Chinese leader Xi Jinping signalled his government would maintain policies that have put it at odds with the U.S. and other nations and deepened Communist Party control of the economy and society.

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Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins

Chinese leader defends ‘zero-COVID’, lauds end of ‘chaos’ in Hong Kong and refuses to rule out force to take Taiwan.

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China's Video Game Firms Welcomed in Europe

China is investing billions in Europe's video game industry, but analysts have warned that there could be trouble along the road unless regulators start to take stricter notice. Europe is embroiled in long-running disputes with Beijing over trade, environment, education, raw materials, intellectual property -- but so far video games…

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China must ensure Hong Kong is ruled by patriots - Xi

China must ensure Hong Kong is ruled by patriots and China will support Hong Kong in integrating with the mainland, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing.

Reuters

China will accelerate building of world-class military, strong strategic deterrent - Xi

China will accelerate the building of a world-class military and strengthen its ability to build a strategic deterrent capability, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.

Reuters

Xi says China will unwaveringly support private economy

China will unwaveringly support the private economy and let the market play decisive role in resource allocation, President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.

Reuters

China's Xi says full control over Hong Kong achieved, determined on Taiwan

China has achieved comprehensive control over Hong Kong, turning it from chaos to governance, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party congress in Beijing.

Reuters

China's Xi talks up security, reiterates COVID stance as congress opens

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for accelerating the building of a world-class military while touting the fight against COVID-19 as he kicked off a Communist Party Congress by focussing on security and reiterating policy priorities.

Reuters

In letter to North Korea's Kim, China's Xi calls for communication, unity and cooperation - KCNA

In a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of a historic congress of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, Chinese President Xi Jinping said it was more important than ever that Beijing and Pyongyang enhance communication, unity and cooperation, North Korea's state media reported on Sunday.

Reuters

The relentless rise of Xi Jinping: From an exiled prince to China's potentially permanent ruler

From the son of a respected China reformer to the permanent leader of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping has reshaped China's domestic politics and international orders in the past decade, with experts predicting a more dominating and aggressive China in the next five years.

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Communist Party's 20th Congress gets under way, offering clues to China’s future

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress kicked off in Beijing on Sunday, an event expected to confirm Xi Jinping as China’s first leader since Mao Zedong to serve three successive terms. Decisions unveiled at the congress – especially the fate of Prime Minister Li Keqiang – will indicate whether Xi…

The Guardian - UK

The most powerful man in China since Mao: Xi Jinping is on the brink of total power

The Communist party will this week confirm Xi as China’s most powerful leader since Mao. What will his extended term of office mean for the country and for its neighbour Taiwan?

Reuters

China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan

China reserves the right to use force over Taiwan as a last resort in compelling circumstances, though peaceful reunification is its first choice, a Communist Party spokesman said on Saturday.

Axios

What China looks like after a decade of Xi Jinping's rule

Xi is expected to be selected for a precedent-defying third term at this year's 20th Party congress.

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Pakistan Army enforces China’s zero-COVID restrictions at Belt and Road Initiative power plant

Chinese state-owned enterprises operating flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are enforcing Beijing's harsh COVID-19 restrictions across Asian and African countries, effectively putting thousands of workers in lockdown and separating them from their families.

Bangkok Post

Key challenges in emerging markets

The week-long National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which opens tomorrow in Beijing, is among the main events and trends that bear watching this month for their impact on emerging markets.

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What is the CCP's National Congress and why is this year's so important?

The week-long Chinese Communist Party National Congress, which begins on Sunday in Beijing, is considered the most significant event on China's political calendar. But what exactly happens there and why is this one in particular so important?

Benzinga

'National Traitor Xi Jinping': Protest Erupts in Beijing As Communist Leader Looks Toward 3rd Term

Scenes of a rare but mild (by Western standards) protest against Xi Jinping’s communist government in the Chinese capital were shared across social media Thursday.

France 24

'Remove the dictator Xi Jinping': Images show rare protest in Beijing

Despite online censorship, photos and videos shared online show a rare protest against the Chinese government in Beijing. The dramatic demonstration took place on a highway bridge on October 13, just days before the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party convenes. The protest seems to have been initiated by…

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Xi’s power in China grows after unforeseen rise to dominance

When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it wasn’t clear what kind of leader he would be

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Zero-Covid in China Key to Xi Legacy as He Eyes Third Term

For many in China, years of grueling lockdowns and privacy invasions aimed at extinguishing Covid have caused misery. For President Xi Jinping, the virus curbs are a triumph, AFP said. His zero-tolerance approach to Covid has become synonymous with the efforts to cement his authority over China and its ruling…

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