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China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in mid-January…

The Conversation

Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain

The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in

The Guardian - US

Indonesia's Prabowo, Turkey's Erdogan Agree To Bolster Ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks Wednesday, signing a series of agreements to boost trade and defence ties between the Muslim-majority nations, including a joint venture to build drones.

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She said no: marriages in China plummet to record low

Rate of marriages in China lowest since record keeping began in 1986, with cost of living and pushback against traditional gender roles contributing factors

The Guardian - AU

China tops list of countries trying to silence exiled dissidents over past decade, study shows

Russia, Turkey and Egypt also among worst perpetrators of transnational repression around the globe

The Guardian - UK

China says US naval patrol of Taiwan Strait poses security risk

The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.

Al Jazeera

A former aide to New York governors and her husband face new charges in foreign agent of China case

A former aide to two New York governors and her husband are facing additional charges in a case accusing her of acting as an agent of the Chinese government

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Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands

Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands

The Independent UK

South Korea's Yoon Blames 'Malicious' Opposition For Martial Law Bid

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.

International Business Times

Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum

Modified US duties will be enforced ‘without exceptions’, said president, in controversial bid to boost economy

The Guardian - US

Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?

The Conversation

China says a visit by Cook Islands' prime minister isn't meant to antagonize others in South Pacific

China says a visit this week by the Cook Islands' prime minister to Beijing was not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the tiny nation and its chief benefactor, New Zealand

The Independent UK

A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump's first term

China’s tit-for-tat duties on U.S. imports have taken effect

The Independent UK

Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat

The strategic agreement comes as Beijing moves to deepen its ties in the Pacific region.

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The Guardian - AU

New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal

Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week

International Business Times

China Inflation Picks Up After Lunar New Year Spending Boost

Inflation picked up in China last month, official figures showed Sunday, as the Lunar New Year holiday boosted January spending.

Evening Standard

Protesters against proposed Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London clash with police

More than 1,000 people gathered outside the historic former site of the Royal Mint on Tower Hill.

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds protest against Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

Demonstrators at the proposed site included Hongkongers who fear it could be used to illegally detain dissenters

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Protesters and police clash at rally against proposed China 'mega-embassy'

A clash between protesters and police broke out at a protest over the proposed China embassy.

The Independent UK

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for joint exercises in the South China Sea

The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills in the South China Sea

The Guardian - UK

Prince Andrew aide fights to prevent release of statement about ‘Chinese spy’

Media group led by Guardian seeks release of document written by Dominic Hampshire in support of Yang Tengbo

International Business Times

Hong Kong To File Complaint With WTO Over US Tariffs

Hong Kong will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization in response to heightened US tariffs on its goods, a government spokesperson said Friday, days after Beijing announced a similar move.

Evening Standard

What protests are taking place in London this weekend?

Here’s all the demonstrations taking place across the weekend

The Guardian - US

US-Panama relationship was ‘very strong’. Then Trump upended the diplomatic playing board

US had made inroads against Chinese influence in Panama, but Trump’s demands could help Beijing expand its regional power

International Business Times

Trump's Trade Tempest: Week One

In just one week, US President Donald Trump's turbulent trade tussle with rivals and allies triggered tit-for-tat moves, more tariff threats and tense talks, leaving the world bracing for more.

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