‘Major escalation’: Sunak confronts China after Parliament ‘spy’ suspect arrested Rishi Sunak has raised “very strong concerns” with Beijing about China’s alleged interference in the UK parliament. The Week · Sep 11, 2023
Joe Biden’s rambling speech cut off by White House staff ‘I’m going to go to bed,’ president says during Vietnam press conference The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Sunak under pressure to take tougher line with China after alleged spy arrest Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch suggested that designating China a threat would ‘escalate things’ with Beijing. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
China accuses UK of ‘slander’ over arrest of parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying Westminster worker had links to senior Conservatives and potential access to sensitive information The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China Vietnam elevates the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status, comprehensive strategic partner. The move reflects broader moves across Asia to counter China’s influence. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023
Sunak facing pressure over China stance after alleged parliamentary spy arrested The Prime Minister confronted the Chinese premier Li Qiang over ‘unacceptable’ interference in British democracy. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Morning Mail: Chinese academic surveillance, Rubiales to resign, Russia’s win at G20 Visiting academic surveilled across Australia, president of the Spanish football federation to step down, Moscow shielded from criticism over the Ukraine war The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023
MPs express anger after arrest of parliamentary researcher over alleged spying for China Man is known to have had unescorted access to large parts of the Westminster estate The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding? Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confronted Chinese premier Li Qiang hours after news emerged of two arrests under the Official Secrets Act. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Leaving Silk Road does not compromise its relations with China: Italian PM hints quitting China's BRI On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, the Italian PM met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and shared her plan to pull out of the BRI, as per the Italian media report. Read further on Dynamite News Dynamite News · Sep 10, 2023
Rishi Sunak to return for India visit soon as he departs G20 summit Indian prime minister Narendra Modi invited the Prime Minister to return soon. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
UK leader Sunak chides China after report a UK Parliament staffer is a suspected Beijing spy Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chastised China’s premier for “unacceptable” interference in British democracy The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Rishi Sunak challenges premier Li after ‘spying for China’ arrests PM expresses concerns over Chinese interference in UK parliament after two men arrested under Official Secrets Act The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Rishi Sunak raises ‘significant concerns’ with Chinese premier after ‘spy arrest’ The Prime Minister met with Li Qiang after the arrest of a House of Commons researcher Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 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 · Sep 10, 2023 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 · Sep 9, 2023 Italy's Meloni meets with China's Li as Italy's continued participation in 'Belt and Road' in doubt Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit
The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023 Morning Digest | PM Modi, President Biden welcome progress in defence ties; Ukraine war unlikely to end in immediate future: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023 Chinese Premier Li Qiang lands in India facing first international test Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Li Qiang will have the opportunity for informal interactions along the sidelines of G-20
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Indonesia says China has pledged $21B in new investment to strengthen ties Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged $21.7 billion in new Chinese investment in Indonesia to strengthen the countries’ economic and political ties
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 UK-India trade deal ‘not a given’, says Sunak ahead of Modi meeting PM says post-Brexit agreement with Delhi not guaranteed – as he refuses to commit to one before general election
Caixin Global · Sep 8, 2023 Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.18% on Friday Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.38%
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak says Russian leader ‘doesn’t want to be held accountable’ at G20 The Prime Minister said Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend summit in India demonstrated his isolation in the global community.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 Albanese’s China trip suggests a smoother relationship rather than a cosy one A key calculation of the Australian PM’s team is that dialogue is of value, even if both sides agree to disagree
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20? China’s leader will not attend the meeting in Delhi, prompting speculation over tensions with India, pressing domestic issues and a tactical retreat