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‘Reasonable to conclude’ forced labour in China: UN expert

Special rapporteur on slavery says some abuses in Xinjiang could amount to “crime against humanity”.

Al Jazeera

China silent on details of talks with Sri Lanka as its high-tech vessel set to dock at Hambantota port

The ship with facilities to track satellites and intercontinental missiles will dock at the Hambantota Port which China has taken for a 99-year lease as a debt swap

The Hindu

China renews Taiwan threats, island cites 'wishful thinking'

China has renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island, amid international condemnation and a stinging rebuke from the self-governing democracy's government

The Independent UK

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Seoul dismisses Beijing's concerns over anti-missile system

South Korea's government has stressed it will make its own decisions in strengthening its defenses against North Korean threats, rejecting Chinese calls that it continue the polices of Seoul’s previous government that refrained from adding more U.S. anti-missile batteries that are strongly opposed by Beijing

The Independent UK

Chinese envoy tells Australia to show 'caution' over Taiwan

A Chinese envoy says Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution.”

The Independent UK

First batch of Indian students stuck back home will arrive 'very soon': China

“We are working intensively for the return of foreign students to China and the process for Indian student’s return has begun," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told media briefing in Beijing.

The Hindu

China asks India to stop ‘disturbing’ exchanges with Sri Lanka, says opposition to ship visit is ‘senseless’

China’s Foreign Ministry hit out at opposition to the visit, terming it “senseless” .“We have noted the relevant report,” spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to a question on Sri Lanka’s deferral request.

The Hindu

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China foreign ministry: Military drills in 'waters off its own territory' open, transparent

(This Aug 8 story corrects quote in lead, headline to 'waters off its own territory' not 'in our own waters')

Reuters

‘Abusing China’s restraint’: Beijing accuses Australia of provocation at sea

Global Times quotes comments by foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on military encounters in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

China protests Taiwan's VP paying respects at Abe's memorial

China has filed a formal protest with Japan over the presence of the Taiwanese vice president at a memorial for assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

China complains to Japan about Taiwan vice president at Abe funeral

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday its embassy in Japan had lodged "stern representations" with the government there about Taiwan Vice President William Lai attending the funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

Reuters

G7 relaunches funding programme for developing countries under new name

Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnership, aimed at rivalling China, comes a year after Build Back Better World plan

The Guardian - UK

US implements import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang over allegations of forced labour, genocide against Uyghurs

The US is rallying its allies against forced labour as it begins implementing an import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang region.

ABC News

US ‘forced labour’ law bans goods from China’s Xinjiang region

All goods from Xinjiang, where China has established detention camps for Uighurs, are barred from import to the US.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. is 'rallying' allies against Xinjiang forced labor as ban takes effect

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the United States is rallying its allies against forced labor as it begins implementing a law that bans goods from China's Xinjiang region, where Washington says Beijing is committing genocide.

The New Daily

Australia’s response to Assange case as China attacks US and Britain

China's Foreign Ministry says the expected extradition of Julian Assange reflects the hypocrisy of the US and Britain on press freedom.

The Hindu

China foils bid to designate Lashkar deputy chief a terrorist

China foils bid to designate LeT deputy chief a terrorist

The Independent UK

China defends 'zero-COVID' after US envoy warns of costs

China is defending its tough “zero-COVID” policy after the U.S. ambassador said it is causing serious damage to the global economy and foreign business sentiment

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Xi Jinping announces plans to allow Chinese military to undertake 'armed forces operations' abroad

According to China's government, Xi Jinping has signed off on a set of new trial outlines that allow for Chinese "armed forces operations" that aren't war, and set a legal basis for the PLA to "safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests".

The Guardian - AU

Australia demands end to ‘unjustified trade strikes’ after China ends diplomatic freeze

Penny Wong says dialogue is in the interests of both countries but government will ‘always stand up for Australia’s values’

The Independent UK

Journalist detained in China denied calls, partner says

The Australian partner of a journalist who has been detained in China for nearly two years says she is being denied the chance to speak with her family and consular staff, and her health is declining due to a poor prison diet

WEKU

China falls short on big deal in South Pacific but finds smaller wins

Beijing's hopes to developing a marine plan for fisheries holding police training fell short over some countries' concerns over increasing geopolitical tensions and threatening regional stability.

The Independent UK

As China seeks big Pacific deal, many in Fiji see benefits

For Georgina Matilda, working for Chinese infrastructure company China Railway means that she can put food on the table for her children

The Independent UK

China criticizes US as tensions rise in South Pacific

China is criticizing a speech by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that focused on relations between the world's top two economic powers

The Independent UK

China's Pacific plan seen as regional strategic game-changer

When China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April it raised concerns from the U.S. and its allies that Beijing may be seeking a military outpost in the South Pacific, an area of traditional American naval dominance

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