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Washington concerned by China moves against US companies

Washington (AFP) - US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed concern to her Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on Thursday over Beijing's restrictions on US companies.

AFP

UK says raised Jimmy Lai security law case with China

The Hong Kong media tycoon has been in jail since December 2020 and faces long-delayed security law trial in September.

Al Jazeera

Disbelief in Kenya over alleged Chinese cyberattack on gov’t data

A report on infiltration of gov’t networks by Kenya’s largest creditor has Kenyans asking how secure their systems are.

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Vietnam demands Chinese ship leave its exclusive economic zone

Vietnam on Thursday accused a Chinese survey vessel and its escorts of violating its sovereignty, and demanded that Beijing remove the ships from its waters.

Reuters

China steps up response to US chip moves but economic reality limits how far

Beijing (AFP) - Beijing's restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs mark a major step up in its response to Washington's pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, analysts say.

AFP

US State Department's top China policy official to step down

The U.S. State Department's top China policy official Rick Waters is set to step down at a time of fraught relations between Washington and Beijing.

Reuters

US House China panel recommends Congress take action over Taiwan, Uyghurs

A new U.S. congressional committee on China approved reports on Wednesday pushing back on Beijing over its treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities and seeking to deter the initiation of a conflict with Taiwan, hoping some of its recommendations become law this year.

Reuters

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Russia, China strengthen economic ties despite Western disapproval

Russia's prime minister has signed a set of agreements with China during a trip to Beijing, describing ties at an unprecedented high.

The New Daily

Russia and China deepen economic ties amid surge in trade since Ukraine invasion

Russian PM holds talks with Xi Jinping and signs bilateral pacts to further investment, exports and sports cooperation

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi offers Russia 'firm support' in 'core interests'

Beijing (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping offered Beijing's support on Moscow's "core interests" at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday.

AFP

Exclusive-Russian hypersonic scientist accused of betraying secrets to China - sources

The director of a top Russian science institute, arrested on suspicion of treason along with two other hypersonic missile technology experts, stands accused of betraying secrets to China, two people familiar with the case told Reuters.

Reuters

Pope calls for freedom of worship for Catholics in China

Pope Francis called on Wednesday for freedom of worship for Catholics in China, a religious minority that has faced historic harassment and persecution in the communist country, causing friction between the Vatican and Beijing.

Reuters

Russian PM hails China ties in face of 'pressure' from West

Beijing (AFP) - Russia's prime minister on Wednesday hailed "unprecedented" relations with China despite sanctions pressure from the West, as he met with his counterpart in Beijing.

AFP

Russian PM hails China ties in face of 'sensational pressure' from West

Beijing (AFP) - Russia's prime minister hailed "unprecedented" relations with China despite "sensational pressure" from the West on Wednesday, as he met with his counterpart in Beijing.

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The Independent UK

On Beijing visit, Russian prime minister says pressure from West is strengthening ties with China

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says pressure from the West is strengthening his country's ties with China

Bangkok Post

Russia, China sign economic pacts

BEIJING: Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high, despite disapproval from the West of their relationship as the war in Ukraine dragged on.

AFP

China's premier hails close ties in talks with Russian PM

Beijing (AFP) - China's premier on Wednesday hailed the "strategic cooperative partnership" between Beijing and Moscow as he hosted the Russian prime minister, with the two sides expected to sign a number of economic and infrastructure deals.

France 24

Russian border region Belgorod targeted by overnight drone attacks, says official

A Russian official in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine said Wednesday that the territory was targeted by numerous drones overnight, following an armed incursion into the territory from Ukraine. The news comes after the state TASS news agency cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Russia would achieve…

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Chinese diaspora bears brunt of Canada-Beijing tensions

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - The Chinese diaspora has been caught in the crossfire of Ottawa's row with Beijing over its alleged meddling in Canada's affairs -- facing both intimidation from Chinese operatives and rising stigmatization.

Reuters

Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

Chinese hackers targeted Kenya's government in a widespread, years-long series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, according to three sources, cybersecurity research reports and Reuters' own analysis of technical data related to the hackings.

The Guardian - AU

US investigating reports American vehicles used in raid inside Russian border – as it happened

Washington has been clear with Kyiv it does not support use of US-made equipment outside Ukraine, White House spokesperson John Kirby says

Reuters

Russia, China seal economic pacts amid Western criticism

Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high, despite criticism of their relationship in the West as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Tribune News Service

China’s new ambassador to US says relations face ‘serious’ challenges

China’s new ambassador to the U.S. said the relationship between the world’s two biggest economies is facing “serious difficulties and challenges.”

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large

The Independent UK

Canadian appointee rejects probe into China election interference; opposition blasts decision

A Canadian government appointee has rejected holding a public inquiry into leaked intelligence that China interfered in Canada’s federal elections, drawing allegations of a cover-up from the Conservative opposition

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