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Japan-China relations will remain tense
Tokyo has expressed alarm at recent Chinese military activity
JapanHuawei will grow despite international sanctions
In defiance of Western efforts to curb its growth, Chinese telecom giant Huawei continues to maintain high profitability
InternationalAustralia may tighten rules on professional services
The federal government said last month that it will boost regulatory oversight of tax advisers after a scandal last year
AustraliaFinance sector will not drive global net zero push
The financial sector is a key player in addressing the climate crisis, but its actions will demand a clear business case
InternationalRussian gas sales to Central Asia will rise
Gazprom is seeking to increase gas exports to Central Asia to compensate for the loss of European markets
Central AsiaVisit will help boost Vatican’s Asia-Pacific influence
The pope recently undertook a twelve-day trip to the region
AsiaPakistan’s internet firewall may inflict major damage
A firewall designed to curb perceived online threats is prompting a backlash
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