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• MPs fear government too trusting of China in wake of alleged spy scandal

  15-12-2024 21:16
  
  ‘We cannot be the naive ones in the relationship,’ says one Labour MP, as pressure mounts to put country in upper tier of risk registerMPs fear the government is moving too fast to re-establish UK-China relations as some consider naming the alleged spy who used his relationship with Prince Andrew to get access to the heart of the British establishmentMinisters will come under pressure this week to set a timeline to revive the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), which had be
  
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• MPs consider naming Chinese ‘spy’ linked to Prince Andrew

  15-12-2024 21:16
  Allegations raise calls for caution in UK over bid to re-establish China linksMPs fear the government is moving too fast to re-establish UK-China relations as some consider naming the alleged spy who used his relationship with Prince Andrew to get access to the heart of the British establishmentMinisters will come under pressure this week to set a timeline to revive the foreign influence registration scheme (FIRS), which had been delayed until next year, and to put China on the enhanced category
  
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• All eyes on Prince Andrew after alleged Chinese spy controversy

  15-12-2024 20:44
  
  Royal sources say Charles is still considering whether to ban his brother from family’s Christmas Day walkThe royal family’s Christmas Day walk from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene church in Norfolk is a longstanding tradition. But it has also become a barometer of internal pressures.So, all eyes will be on whether the Duke of York is among family members walking alongside the king and queen this Christmas after the alleged Chinese spy controversy. Continue reading...
  
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• Who is H6, the Chinese businessman with links to Prince Andrew?

  15-12-2024 18:49
  
  What do we know about former civil servant who some claim is regarded as a close confidante of the Duke of York?A Chinese businessman who some have claimed is regarded as a close confidante of the Duke of York lost his appeal against a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds. Known only as H6, who is he and what are his links to Prince Andrew? Continue reading...
  
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• UK minister defends talks with Beijing despite China spy claims

  15-12-2024 17:33
  
  Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic security
  
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• South Korea’s president reportedly defies summons in martial law inquiry

  15-12-2024 12:32
  Report comes day after MPs voted to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces possible charges of insurrectionSouth Korea’s conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has reportedly failed to obey a summons from prosecutors investigating him on charges including insurrection as he faces impeachment after declaring martial law.Yoon, who was sent a summons on Wednesday requesting him to appear for questioning at 10am local time on Sunday, did not show up, according to the Yonhap news agency. Yoon and oth
  
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• ‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task

  15-12-2024 11:40
  
  Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachment
  
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• South Korean officials seek stability as Joe Biden says alliance ‘linchpin’ in region

  15-12-2024 08:14
  
  Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader, offers to work with the government of Han Duck-soo, the acting president after impeachment of Yoon Suk YeolSouth Korea’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, has offered to work with the government to ease political tumult as officials sought to reassure allies and markets – a day after the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach the conservative president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.South Korea’s
  
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• ‘Relieved and happy’: final five members of Bali Nine released from jail and back in Australia

  15-12-2024 07:11
  
  Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj have returned from Indonesia, Anthony Albanese confirmsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe five remaining members of the Bali Nine jailed for life over a drug smuggling plot have returned to Australia under a deal negotiated with the Indonesian government, describing themselves as “relieved and happy”.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed that Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si
  
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• Final five members of Bali Nine released from jail and back in Australia, PM announces

  15-12-2024 07:11
  Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj returned from Indonesia on Sunday, Anthony Albanese confirms Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe five remaining members of the Bali Nine jailed for life over a drug smuggling plot have returned to Australia under a deal negotiated with the Indonesian government.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed that Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens and Michael Czugaj returned
  
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• Robotaxi start-up Pony.ai expects cheaper driverless cars on more roads in China in 2025

  15-12-2024 06:00
  
  Newly listed group plans to quadruple fleet and predicts big cities will extend boundaries for self-driving services
  
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• China’s ‘loyal wingman’ drones open new front in competition with US

  15-12-2024 06:00
  
  Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiority
  
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• China’s ecommerce merchants set up shop in Russia’s online marketplaces

  15-12-2024 06:00
  
  Ozon and Wildberries welcome Chinese sellers looking for new markets as sanctions hit both countries’ traders
  
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• Big Chinese naval exercise leaves Taiwan and US struggling for response

  15-12-2024 03:04
  Taipei and Washington draw different conclusions over meaning of unannounced military deployment
  
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• Foreign investment panel split on Nippon’s bid for US Steel

  15-12-2024 02:44
  
  Lack of consensus at Cfius makes it more likely Joe Biden will block the deal
  
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• Foreign investment panel is split on Nippon’s bid for US Steel

  15-12-2024 02:44
  
  Lack of consensus at Cfius makes it more likely Joe Biden will block the deal
  
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• Bollywood superstar on why he secretly quit films

  15-12-2024 01:11 via bbc.com
  
  Aamir Khan had decided to leave the film industry during the pandemic, but is now back and hoping to make history at the Oscars.
  
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