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Beijing confirms British businessman Ian Stones sentenced to five years in prison for espionage

Chinese foreign ministry finally confirms that 40-year business veteran, in 70s, was jailed in 2022

Evening Standard

In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch

Hong Kong’s stock market is lower today than it was in 1997 when the territory returned to Chinese sovereignty.

Al Jazeera

China's Top Diplomat To Meet US Security Advisor In Thailand

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will on Friday meet with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Thailand, as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.

International Business Times

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Asian Markets Surge as Beijing Implements Policies to Boost Economy

Asian shares mostly higher as Chinese stocks extend gains on policies to support markets. Speculation on BOJ policy change and US economic data also impact...

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China and Nauru Formally Resume Diplomatic Relations

Foreign ministers of the two countries sign a joint communique marking the resumption of ties, agreeing to exchange ambassadors ‘as soon as possible’

Caixin Global

Nauru seals diplomatic ties with China after dumping Taiwan

The tiny Pacific island broke ties with Taipei following elections that angered China.

Al Jazeera

The larger message to New Delhi from the Red Sea

New Delhi must invest in a cohesive and well thought-out Indo-Pacific strategy

The Hindu

Chinese markets rally on report Beijing considering £222bn state rescue plan

Authorities could use 2tn yuan from offshore accounts of state firms to buy shares after big falls in stocks

The Guardian - UK

Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny

Western states slammed Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress.

Al Jazeera

Activists Decry Tibet 'Cultural Genocide' Ahead Of China Rights Review

Activists accused China of seeking to "erase" Tibetan cultural and religious identities, urging a review of Beijing's rights record at the UN on Tuesday to focus on its "cultural genocide" in the region.

International Business Times

Purges in China’s military allow Taiwan some respite – for now

Turmoil in China’s senior ranks raises questions about morale and whether the chaos reduces the threat to Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

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More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

Dr Yang Hengjun has spent years detained in China, but with Beijing offering no signals of a potential release, the government must do more, an advocate says.

WEKU

They flocked to build China's cities. Now builders are aging with little retirement

A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.

The Guardian - AU

China’s muted reaction to Taiwan’s election result may signal a waiting game

Taiwan says China has launched significant joint air and sea patrols, but analysts say Beijing’s reaction to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s election win has so far been relatively quiet

International Business Times

China Blasts Philippine President For 'Playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Election Statement

The Philippine President congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning the Taiwanese election, and Beijing is left fuming – it lodged a "serious demarche" and summoned the Philippine ambassador.

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The Guardian - AU

China lodges protests at Australia’s response to Taiwan’s presidential election

Ambassador says there is ‘no room at all’ for compromise on ‘sensitive’ issue, and offers gloomy assessment on prospects for release of writer Dr Yang Hengjun

Al Jazeera

China posts sluggish GDP growth in 2023, population declines again

Official data shows GDP was 5.2 percent in 2023, hitting a government target, but recovery looks uneven.

International Business Times

China Sees One Of Its Worst Years Of Growth Since 1990 As Recovery Stalls

China's economy last year grew at one of its slowest rates in more than three decades, official figures showed Wednesday, as it was battered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish consumption and global turmoil.

The Hindu

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections

That Taiwan’s voters have backed the DPP to continue helming Taiwan’s politics, despite China’s threats, suggest diminishing returns from Beijing’s moves to squeeze Taiwan

AAP

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.

Al Jazeera

China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations

Relations sour further as Beijing accuses Manila of interfering in China’s internal affairs.

International Business Times

Philippines To Upgrade Island Features In South China Sea, Says Army Chief

The Philippine government is looking to "improve" the living conditions of its personnel stationed in the disputed South China by upgrading island features – a move that will likely irk Beijing.

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