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Solomon Islands Voters Go To Polls With China's Influence In Focus

Solomon Islanders began voting Wednesday in an election that could reshape regional security, with citizens effectively choosing if their Pacific nation will deepen ties with China.

International Business Times

House panel finds Chinese government's role in U.S. fentanyl crisis

A report showed that Beijing is subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used to produce the lethal opioid

Latin Times

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.

AAP

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Germany's Scholz presses China over Russian threat to global security

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens global security. The move was an apparent call for China to apply greater pressure on its neighbor and close partner to resolve the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

US, China Defense Chiefs Hold First Talks In Nearly 18 Months

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, the Pentagon said, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defense chiefs in nearly 18 months.

International Business Times

War: An Opportunity for Spending?

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Reason

Germany's Scholz Seeks Chinese Role In 'Just Peace' For Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he hoped Berlin and Beijing could help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.

International Business Times

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Beijing half marathon hit by controversy as China’s He Jie allowed to win

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating the men’s race after two Kenyans and one Ethiopian runner appeared to deliberately allow China’s He Jie to win

The Guardian - AU

Chinese Economy Beats Growth Expectations In First Quarter

Beijing has set a target of around five percent growth for the year, a goal officials last month admitted would "not be easy" and which analysts said was ambitious given the headwinds the country is confronting.

International Business Times

Solomon Islands prepares for ‘most important election since independence’

Voters worry about state of economy and cost of living as foreign analysts focus on China ties.

Al Jazeera

China Economy Seen Slowing In First Quarter On Housing, Consumer Woes

Beijing officials last month set a target of around five percent growth for the year -- a goal they admitted would "not be easy" and which analysts said was ambitious given the headwinds the country is confronting.

Latin Times

As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny

The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of the 17 April vote

The Guardian - AU

Germany's Chancellor Scholz travels to China to discuss trade and Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to China this weekend in the wake of other EU leaders, in an attempt to develop new economic ties. He is also likely to ask Beijing to put pressure on Moscow over Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

China Urges Ceasefire In Israel-Iran Conflict

China expresses concern over Iran's attack on Israel, calls for ceasefire in Gaza conflict. Beijing advocates for peace and stability in the Middle East.

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International Business Times

Solomon Islands Readies For Election In Shadow Of China's Influence

Solomon Islanders will head to the polls this week, voting in an election that promises to bolster or blunt China's regional ambitions, with security consequences that will ripple far beyond the Pacific nation's palm-fringed shores.

International Business Times

Scholz Walks Tightrope On Trade And Politics In China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China on Sunday, kicking off a trip in which he faces a tough balancing act as he aims to shore up economic ties with Berlin's biggest trading partner.

International Business Times

N. Korea's Kim, Top Chinese Official Hail 'New Chapter' Of Ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's top legislator hailed a "new chapter" of Beijing-Pyongyang relations on Saturday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

International Business Times

Huawei's AI Laptop Launch Stirs Criticism From Members Of The US Congress

In 2019, the United States added Huawei to a trade restriction list due to violations of Iran sanctions, as part of a larger strategy to impede Beijing's technological progress.

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The Guardian - US

Trump derailed Oval Office China talks with Stormy Daniels rant, book says

Then AT&T chief Randall Stephenson says president spent most of meeting about Beijing and tech on diatribe about women and sex

AAP

Solomons election a test of China's Pacific inroads

The upcoming election in the Solomons looks set to be a test of China's influence in the Pacific and for the island nation's pro-Beijing prime minister.

The Guardian - US

Canada spies under pressure over foreign meddling reports

Prime minister testified at inquiry into foreign interference that agency’s report of China meddling wasn’t relayed to him

Zenger

The Lens Of Humanity: Andrew Pateras’ Global Journey Through The Eyes Of A Photographer

Exploring cultures and landmarks worldwide, Pateras' lens captures the essence of human experience and the beauty of diverse narratives.

Radio France Internationale

Brussels aims to remove Chinese energy giants from the EU market

Beijing said Wednesday it was "highly concerned" over a European Union probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers.

International Business Times

Beijing Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Says S. China Sea Actions 'Lawful'

Biden on Thursday pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea at the White House summit, which came amid repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed waterway that have raised fears of wider conflict.

International Business Times

China's Top Legislator Meets Senior N. Korea Official: KCNA

China's top legislator met with a senior North Korean official for talks on cooperation during a visit to Pyongyang this week, North Korean state media said Friday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

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