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The drills will showcase increasing defence ties between Moscow and Beijing.
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Whether or not the 69-year-old secures a third term will be decided next month.
UN investigates human rights violations in China
China is accused of torture and rights violations in Beijing's campaign against terrorism.
Stephen Jacobi on world trade: 'It's messy out there'
New Zealand's exporters are faring quite well despite a 'messy' world trade scene.
'Imaginary alliances' do our trade no good
China has become the New Zealand dairy industry's domestic market.
'Very clear message': US warships sail through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions
China has sent multiple warships around Taiwan since Nancy Pelosi's visit to the nation.
China heatwave: 'Most extreme heat event in world history'
China is experiencing a heatwave causing potential chaos and food shortages.
Sending murder suspect to China could cost taxpayers millions
Officials would need to post an extra diplomat to Shanghai to monitor his treatment.
Photos: Heat wave changes landscape in southwest China
Meteorologists are calling it the nation's strongest heat wave since record keeping began.
Some like it hot: Eating spicy in China's WWII shelters
The city of Chongqing is known for both soaring temperatures and spicy cuisine.
NZ MPs set up anti-China Pacific group
Two New Zealand MPs are among Pacific MPs joining a new anti-China Pacific group.
'I'd rather die': Reality of China's mental asylums revealed
There are reports patients were subjected to 'basically sadistic' doctors and nurses.
China jails billionaire for 13 years
Chinese tycoon hasn't been seen since his abduction from a Hong Kong hotel in 2017.
America announces trade talks with Taiwan as island holds military drills
Beijing earlier held military drills, firing missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan.
'Extreme' China heatwave threatens to disrupt globe
The heatwave has put pressure on the power supply, causing systems to buckle and break.
Fears grow of 'crippling' Chinese blockade of Taiwan
'China could keep Taiwan sealed off for months, perhaps years, with devastating effect.'
'Prepare for war': China nears breaking point
China is seething following another bipartisan US delegation visit to Taiwan.
What the heck's happening with oil prices?
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Watch: Shoppers scramble to escape Chinese Ikea store after flash lockdown
Health officials restrained customers after it emerged one was a Covid-19 close contact.
China cuts interest rate to lift economy as Xi eyes more power
At a politically sensitive time for president, a move to shore up sagging economic growth.
Why US lawmakers' Taiwan trips keep riling China
A look at some key questions about US lawmakers' Taiwan trips, and why they matter.
'Devastating': America's unthinkable scenario
Top military experts have been quietly simulating a war that could break out over Taiwan.
As China vows more military exercises, Taiwan is undeterred
New York Times: China's drills have hardened Taiwan's approach its political rival.
New animal virus begins to infect humans in China
Scientists say there is "no need for panic" over the new disease.
Taiwan threatened: China extends military exercises
Missile strikes, warplanes and ship movements in the Taiwan Strait stepped up again.
'Grow some': Snickers fans slam Mars Wrigley for apologising to China
Mars Wrigley apologised to China for calling Taiwan a country in a new product promotion.
Four ways China could take Taiwan as tensions boil over
Beijing will aim to take island 'in lightning-fast offensive', sources tell UK Telegraph.
US-China tensions spark electronic chip shortage warning
After Beijing reacts to Pelosi visit, Intel chief warns of electronics shortage risks.
Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
China's military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island.
With five missiles, China sends stark warning to US and Japan on Taiwan
New York Times: Tension ramps up in the wake of US House Speaker's Taiwan visit.
China conducts 'precision missile strikes' in Taiwan Strait
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has raised tensions between the US and China.
US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests - Pelosi
Pelosi's trip has heightened US-China tensions more than visits by other Congress members.
US, China and Taiwan visit: 'Positive dialogue' needed, Ardern says
It comes as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan amid 'heightened tensions'.