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Chinese Consulate Beating Investigation Still Ongoing, Manchester Police Say

March 14, 2023
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The investigation into the beating of a Hong Kong protester is still ongoing months after the Chinese diplomats allegedly involved have left the UK, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed. In an email to The Epoch Times on Friday, a spokesperson confirmed that the investigation was “ongoing,” adding, “We will not be able to comment…

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UK Foreign Policy Update Says Communist China Poses ‘Epoch-Defining Challenge’

March 13, 2023
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The UK will launch a new MI5 unit to help businesses manage security risks and a new initiative to improve sanctions enforcement, and increase funding to build expertise on China, the government said on Monday as it designated communist China as an “Epoch-Defining challenge.” In a long-anticipated update to the UK’s major foreign policy revamp in…

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Biden Announces Australia Submarine Deal as Part of Trilateral Pact Aimed at Countering China Threat

March 13, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Australia will purchase up to five nuclear-powered attack submarines in the next decade as part of a much-anticipated deal formally announced on March 13 by U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in California. Under the agreement, Australia will buy three Virginia-class hunter submarines by…

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Biden, Allies Unveil Australia Submarine Deal, Part of Trilateral Pact Aimed at Countering China

March 13, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Australia will purchase up to five nuclear-powered attack submarines in the next decade as part of a much-anticipated deal formally announced on March 13 by U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in California. Under the agreement, Australia will buy three Virginia-class hunter submarines by…

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Biden Meets Australia, UK Prime Ministers, Makes Remarks on AUKUS Partnership

March 13, 2023
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U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia in San Diego, California, on the morning of March 13 to discuss the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) Partnership. Biden will participate in bilateral meetings with Sunak and Albanese. The president delivers remarks on the…

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New Home Office Guidance to Stop Police From Recording Non-Crime Hate Incidents ‘Because Someone Is Offended’

March 13, 2023
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Home Secretary Suella Braverman is to order police to only record non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) when absolutely necessary, which campaigners say is a major win for free speech. Braverman said the draft guidelines, which will go before Parliament on Monday, will prevent police “wrongly getting involved in lawful debate.” British police have been encouraging the…

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China Accused of Trying to Sink Nuclear Subs Deal

March 13, 2023
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Concerns have been raised about Chinese propaganda spreading through Pacific island nations with little oversight in order to stir up unease around Australia’s security alliances. A new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says Beijing is trying to stir up a negative perception of the trilateral AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States and the United…

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HSBC Buys Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Subsidiary for 1 Pound

March 13, 2023
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Banking giant HSBC has announced a takeover of the UK subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after the U.S. bank failed last week, triggering concerns about the falloff affecting the UK’s tech sector. Santa Clara-based SVB failed on March 10, with California regulators ordering the firm to shut down and appointing the Federal Deposit Insurance…

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Gary Lineker to Return as BBC Reviews Social Media Guidelines

March 13, 2023
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The BBC said Gary Lineker will return to host “Match of the Day” next weekend and has agreed to steer clear of commenting on controversial issues while an independent review of the corporation’s social media guidelines is carried out. The BBC’s Director General Tim Davie apologised for “potential confusion caused by the grey areas” of its social…

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UK’s Independent Nuclear Deterrent Gives Sunak ‘Kudos’ as He Meets Biden in San Diego, Says Expert

March 13, 2023
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The British prime minister has “kudos” that leaders of nations like New Zealand and the Netherlands do not have because the UK possesses an independent nuclear deterrent, according to a British defence analyst. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is meeting U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the port of San…

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