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China halts visa issuance for Japanese and S. Koreans

In retaliation for Tokyo and Seoul heightening border controls for arrivals from China, Beijing on Tuesday stopped issuing visas to Japanese and South Korean nationals.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China removes 6 diplomats from UK after protester assaulted

Britain's foreign secretary says China’s government has removed a Chinese consul general and five of his staff from the U.K. following the assault on a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester at the Chinese consulate in Manchester

The Independent UK

China accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Taiwan visit

China calls lawmakers’ trip to deepen ties with self-ruled Taiwan a ‘flagrant violation’ of its one-China policy.

Al Jazeera

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Biden froze out China’s ambassador. He may regret that.

The administration snub could further complicate bilateral ties.

Politico

Chinese consulate in Manchester claims diplomat was 'choked unconscious' as violence flared at protest

A press conference was held today as a police investigation and political fall-out continue

Manchester Evening News

Flood warnings issued as east coast braces for heavy rain and storms – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

China threatens reaction after US announces arms sales to Taiwan

HONG KONG: China threatened over the weekend to take countermeasures after the Biden administration approved the sale of more than $1.1 billion worth of arms to Taiwan.

Bangkok Post

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China widens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

China is easing its tight restrictions on visas after it largely stopped issuing them to foreign students and others more than two years ago at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Irish Independent

China broadens visa availability as pandemic concerns ease

China is easing its tight restrictions on visas after it largely suspended issuing them to students and others more than two years ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

What is the current cannabis situation?

It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.

Bangkok Post

Truss, Sunak set China in their sights amid UK leadership race

Conservative hopefuls vying to replace Boris Johnson as PM have pledged to confront Beijing if elected.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack, Chinese embassy warns Australia against involvement

China's embassy has taken aim at Australia, the United States and Japan, accusing them of "finger pointing" amid growing tensions with Taiwan.

ABC News

U.S. must rectify mistakes on Taiwan after Pelosi visit - Chinese Embassy official

The only way out of the crisis in U.S.-Chinese relations triggered by a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is for the United States to immediately rectify its mistakes, a senior Chinese Embassy official in Washington said on Friday.

Reuters

China accuses US of 'navigation bullying' in South China Sea

China has responded in kind to a top U.S. Navy official who criticized Beijing’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea

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Activist claims he’s being ‘framed’ over fake bomb threat to Chinese embassy in London

Exclusive: ‘The whole thing is a complete stitch-up’, Drew Pavlou told The Independent

Evening Standard

Australian activist arrested in London following alleged ‘bomb threat’ to Chinese embassy

Australian activist Drew Pavlou has been arrested in the UK after the Chinese embassy in London received a false “bomb threat”.

The Guardian - AU

Australian activist Drew Pavlou arrested in London but denies sending Chinese embassy bomb threat

Pavlou says the emailed threat was intended to frame him after he staged a peaceful protest carrying a Uyghur flag outside the embassy

The Hindu

China lifts two-year COVID visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded professionals, families

China is also processing requests of thousands of Indian students studying in Chinese universities

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Chinese embassy: Lazada ad unacceptable

The Chinese embassy says the controversial promotional video for Chinese-owned Lazada posted on TikTok early this month is unacceptable.

The Guardian - AU

China requested heavily armed security team be sent to Solomon Islands, leaked documents reveal

The 10-person detail was to be armed with pistols, rifles, two machine guns and a sniper rifle to protect Chinese embassy

ABC News

Scott Morrison rules out meeting with Chinese ambassador until Beijing’s diplomatic freeze starts to thaw

The Prime Minister believes it would be inappropriate for him to meet with China's new ambassador to Australia while Beijing's diplomatic freeze continues, arguing the Foreign Minister's door is open for any talks.

The Guardian - AU

‘A blatant lie’: China and Taiwan fight for credit over rescue of sailors lost at sea for 29 days

Both governments are claiming responsibility for rescue of nine Papua New Guinean nationals last month

Reuters

Chinese Embassy defends use of Korean dress in Olympic ceremony

The Chinese Embassy in South Korea on Tuesday defended the use of a Korean traditional costume in last week's Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing, after South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called "cultural appropriation".

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