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Sunak hits out at Chinese interference in Parliament in meeting with premier

The Prime Minister met Li Qiang after news emerged of a parliamentary researcher being arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing.

The Independent UK

Sunak tackles Chinese premier in person over ‘spy in Parliament’ arrest

At the G20 meeting in India, the PM warned Li Qiang over ‘unacceptable’ meddling in the UK’s democracy

The Independent UK

China mulls jail and fine for wearing clothes that hurt govt’s sensibilities

BEIJING: China’s public is expressing concern about a potential legal change that would allow for fines and even jail time for people who offend the government’s sensibilities by wearing the wrong clothing.

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Japan summons Chinese ambassador after stones thrown at embassy, schools

Japan's prime minister urged China to ensure its people "act in a calm and responsible manner" after instances of stones being thrown at diplomatic missions and schools, following the release of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

France 24

Xi Jinping calls for protection of ‘hard-won stability’ in Xinjiang visit

Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible ‘crimes against humanity’.

Al Jazeera

Beijing Rules by Bethany Allen review – a new world order

How China is wielding power and influence beyond its own borders, exploiting western naivety and greed

The Guardian - UK

Sunak urged to rethink visit by Chinese official linked to forcible removal of dissidents

Liu Jianchao accused of directing fugitive recovery operations targeting regime’s opponents

The Guardian - UK

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A media war with no winners

Neither New Delhi nor Beijing stands to gain by involving journalists in their larger disputes

The Hindu

Cleverly asks Bryant to withdraw ‘Chinese stooge’ claim amid row over Beijing

Tom Tugendhat, one of the most vocal critics of the Chinese Government in Parliament, was banned from entering the country in 2021 .

The Independent UK

Uyghur student convicted after posting protests video on WeChat

Kamile Wayit, 19, sentenced in China for ‘advocating extremism’ by sharing footage of anti-lockdown unrest

The Guardian - UK

Police attack on reporter sparks rare public debate, outrage in China

The assault of a Chinese reporter by three police officers over his investigation into the deaths of two teachers has sparked a heated and rare public debate about the hostility and heavy restrictions faced by journalists in China.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong detains 8 people on eve of Tiananmen Square anniversary

Hong Kong police have detained eight people on the eve of the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown

The Independent UK

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.79% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.5%

Caixin Global

Number of people prosecuted in China’s courts up 12% in five years, report shows

Experts point to crackdown on national security and legal system that encourages guilty pleas

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Reuters

Hong Kong hits back at UK call for security law to be scrapped

Hong Kong authorities on Friday condemned a British government call for the removal of a China-imposed national security law that Britain said had been used to persecute, "silence and discredit" pro-democracy opposition figures.

Reuters

No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown

One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation's military has spurred online uproar, a $2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of cancelled shows and fears for the survival of Chinese stand-up comedy, a rare refuge for somewhat free speech.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese police detain woman for supporting comedian who joked about military

Comic Li Haoshi made joke about soldiers that Beijing authorities deemed insulting

The Independent UK

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison on spying charges

China has sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison on spying charges

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Reuters

Diplomats turned away from trial of prominent activist in China

Diplomats from several countries including the United States said on Thursday they were prevented from attending the subversion trial of rights activist and lawyer Guo Feixiong in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.

Reuters

Analysis-China undeterred in campaign to pressure critics abroad despite Western backlash

China is facing a growing backlash from the United States and other Western governments over its controversial efforts to pressure dissidents and their advocates abroad, but Beijing has appeared undeterred.

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In a dystopian world first, China arrests man for allegedly using AI to create and spread a fake news story

You knew this was coming.

Axios

"Persona non grata": Canada expels Chinese diplomat over lawmaker intimidation report

Beijing says it will "resolutely take countermeasures."

The Independent UK

Canada expels China diplomat for alleged threats to lawmaker

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is expelling a Chinese diplomat whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate an opposition lawmaker and his relatives in Hong Kong

Reuters

China expels Canadian diplomat as bilateral ties sour

China on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa told a Toronto-based Chinese diplomat to leave, escalating tense relations amid concerns about Chinese influence in Canada.

The Independent UK

Press group: China biggest global jailer of journalists

A press freedom group says China was the biggest global jailer of journalists last year with more than 100 behind bars as President Xi Jinping’s government tightened control over society

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