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Chinese diplomats complain to Russia after influencer denied entry from Kazakhstan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese embassy in Moscow says it has asked for a explanation about the ‘barbaric and excessive’ behaviour of the Russian border guards. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3230058/chinese-diplomats-complain-russia-after-influencer-denied-entry-kazakhstan?utm_source=rss_feed

China keen to ensure Saudi Arabia’s Ukraine peace talks do not become ‘anti-Russian’ event

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing, which has published its own peace plan, remains close to Moscow and does not want to see it isolated internationally. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3230041/china-keen-ensure-saudi-arabias-ukraine-peace-talks-do-not-become-anti-russian-event?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s proposed limits on children’s smartphone use unlikely to hurt Tencent, ByteDance, analysts say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Parental control functions already exist on many smartphones, while adults make up the bulk of video gaming and social media users. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3230003/chinas-proposed-limits-childrens-smartphone-use-unlikely-hurt-tencent-bytedance-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s rivals warn of nuclear build-up, but analysts say Beijing seeks quality over quantity

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan and US claim PLA could quadruple nukes by 2035, but defence experts say China prioritises precision-strike capabilities and preventing interception over developing large numbers of warheads. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3230023/chinas-rivals-warn-nuclear-build-analysts-say-beijing-seeks-quality-over-quantity?utm_source=rss_feed

China one of Apple’s best-performing markets in June quarter amid strong iPhone demand, as tech giant’s global sales remain sluggish

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apple’s Greater China region – covering the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau – contributed US$15.8 billion to its total net sales of US$81.8 billion in the June quarter. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3230022/china-one-apples-best-performing-markets-june-quarter-amid-strong-iphone-demand-tech-giants-global?utm_source=rss_feed

Mainland China airs documentary signalling military preparation for Taiwan attack and willingness to sacrifice

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A stealth fighter jet pilot and a navy frogman are among PLA personnel shown pledging to lay their lives on the line for reunification. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3230014/mainland-china-airs-documentary-signalling-military-preparation-taiwan-attack-and-willingness?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s north still on alert for floods with threat of more bad weather to come

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some parts of Beijing are at risk of fresh waves of flash flooding, and yellow rainfall warnings remain in place for much of the country. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3230000/chinas-north-still-alert-floods-threat-more-bad-weather-come?utm_source=rss_feed

China-Australia trade: Beijing’s barley-tariff removal raises hope that Australian wine will be next

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Punitive trade tariffs, in place since April 2020, will go away on Saturday after a month-long delay by China to review the contested measures, and the move reflects how ties are warming with Australia.…

‘Irreparable mess’: China and France dissolve 19-year scientific partnership in Shanghai

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Institut Pasteur of Shanghai’s name quietly changed as organisation described as ‘irreparable mess’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229829/irreparable-mess-china-and-france-dissolve-19-year-scientific-partnership-shanghai?utm_source=rss_feed

China pumps out coal plants at increasing pace to allay power-security fears, risking climate transition: Greenpeace

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Coal-plant approvals in the first half of 2023 outpace 2022’s rate and exceed 2021’s total, according to Greenpeace research. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3229894/china-pumps-out-coal-plants-increasing-pace-allay-power-security-fears-risking-climate-transition?utm_source=rss_feed