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Apple's iPhone shipments in China fell yet again: Apple's February iPhone shipments in China, where it's already having a tough time, look even worse than ...
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Apple's iPhone shipments in China fell yet again: Apple's February iPhone shipments in China, where it's already having a tough time, look even worse than ...
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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
China is backing away from facial recognition technology — at least in hotels: Chinese officials have told hotels in Beijing and other cities to stop scanning ...
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Quick Glance: China Ends Facial Scans at Hotels
- Authorities in China are instructing hotels to cease conducting facial recognition scans on guests during check-in, as reported by state media.
- This directive is being implemented in various cities to reduce the use of facial scans and avoid potential issues.
- Experts caution that facial recognition may deter people from traveling and increase costs for businesses, with a risk of data misuse.
- An IT professional highlights technical challenges that China may face due to the extensive number of hotels, surveillance cameras, and databases, potentially leading to system overload.
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
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China's first-quarter industrial profits rise at slower pace: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China's industrial profits posted smaller gains for the first quarter ...
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
Insight: Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price: U.S. and European politicians have raised alarms that their domestic auto industries could be ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/why-byds-ev-exports-sell-twice-china-price-2024-04-26/
Ford profit beats on commercial sales; EVs still dragging: Ford Motor Co posted first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street's expectations ...
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Firebrand ex-Arm China CEO founds RISC-V processor startup: Allen Wu, former CEO of Arm China, founds RISC-V technology startup, set to rival Arm.
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/firebrand-ex-arm-china-ceo-founds-risc-v-processor-startup
UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-light-to-moderate-rains-expected-from-monday-to-friday-1.1713757230632
The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order
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Apple loses top spot in China market with shipments down 6.6% in Q1, data shows: Apple lost its crown as China's biggest smartphone seller in the first quarter ...
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Apple's Q1 phone sales in China fall 19.1%, Huawei's up 70%: Apple's smartphone shipments in China tumbled 19% in the first quarter of the year ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Nissan, Mazda roll out new models for China as they aim for comeback: Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers on Thursday ...
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
F1 Drivers Surprised by China Track That's Been 'Repainted, Not Resurfaced'
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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BHP's proposed bid for Anglo American is a big bet on copper: BHP Group's proposed $39 billion buyout of Anglo American is a big bet on copper that could spark a ...
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Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
China's EV survival game creates peril - and power: By most measures, the last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market with more losers than ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-ev-survival-game-creates-peril-power-2024-04-24/
Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on ...
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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
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China’s search for an answer to ChatGPT is just beginning: At depressed valuations, SenseTime offers a low-risk bet on a potential winner
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Quick Glance: SenseTime Stock Surges 36% Post Latest AI Model Launch
- SenseTime's stock surged 36% after unveiling the latest SenseNova generative AI model.
- The company introduced SenseNova 5.0 at a Tech Day event in Shanghai, showcasing significant enhancements in linguistic and creative capabilities.
- SenseTime is part of the Chinese companies developing alternative AI platforms to compete with US counterparts.
- The launch of SenseNova 5.0 and SenseTime's efforts to boost growth amid intense competition and geopolitical tensions were emphasized.
Focus: China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation: Chinese EV maker BYD will showcase its premium brand's first sedan at the Beijing auto show ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-seeks-redefine-luxury-ev-generation-2024-04-24/
Rescuers race to reach those trapped by floods in China's Guangdong: Floods swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River Delta following ...
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China's Country Garden extends bonds to avoid first local default, Bloomberg News reports
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Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself: Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk must be removed as CEO to save Tesla
- Tesla is struggling with declining sales, layoffs, and issues in China.
- Elon Musk is blamed for the company's state and his departure could save Tesla.
- Tesla has failed to craft a strategy for chaotic times, resulting in a shrinking market share in China.
UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-expect-a-clear-day-tomorrow-with-not-much-rain-as-per-weather-forecast-1.1713795964743
Stock Markets Today: Gucci, BOE rate outlook, gold, Tesla: Get up to speed with what the markets are monitoring
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Chinese flying taxi sector claims global lead thanks to regulatory support: Shanghai’s AutoFlight wins approval for unmanned aircraft in nascent market forecast ...
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...
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Watch: China launches manned spaceship to Tiangong space station for six months : China on Thursday (Apr 25) launched a manned spaceship into space from the ...
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Formula 1: Zhou Guanyu bursts into tears after Shanghai race!: What emotional scenes! After the Chinese driver crosses the finish line, tears stream down his ...
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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...
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Verstappen adds China to his list of victories: Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday with ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/verstappen-adds-china-his-list-victories-2024-04-21/
China AI Gold Rush Sees Retail Traders Hunting for Obscure Winners: Hunt is on for potential homegrown winners – however obscure – as China builds out an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/china-ai-gold-rush-sees-retail-traders-hunting-for-obscure-winners
American Coleman believes Bolt's 100m record could fall soon: American sprinter Christian Coleman believes that Usain Bolt's 100-metres record of 9 ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/american-coleman-believes-bolts-100m-record-could-fall-soon-2024-04-26/
Verstappen wins Chinese GP sprint race: Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen won the first sprint race of the Formula One season at the Chinese Grand ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
China's technological development has run out of steam: Nina Xiang is managing director at TH Capital, an investment advisory and asset management firm ...
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US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment: AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to ...
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Zelenskyy announces bilateral security agreements with US and Nordic countries – video
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Asia’s central bankers struggle to contain strong US dollar: Shifting US interest rate expectations put pressure on Japan’s yen and China’s renminbi
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Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties: Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference
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Quick Glance: Mexico’s Presidential Front-Runner Emphasizes Priority of US Trade Ties
- Claudia Sheinbaum highlights US trade ties and aims to encourage companies to shift operations to Mexico to reduce ties with China.
- She signals the importance of the US trade relationship and promises consensus-based policies in contrast to her combative mentor López Obrador.
- Enthusiasm for Mexico's economic potential due to proximity to the US is evident, despite facing long-standing economic challenges.
- Sheinbaum runs a disciplined campaign, emphasizing continuity while showing willingness for differences and addressing significant economic challenges ahead.
Apple's Q1 phone sales in China fall 19.1%, Huawei's up 70%: Apple's smartphone shipments in China tumbled 19% in the first quarter of the year ...
reuters.com/technology/apples-q1-phone-sales-china-fall-191-huaweis-up-70-2024-04-23/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Ricciardo blasts Stroll after Chinese GP collision: Daniel Ricciardo accused Lance Stroll of not looking where he was going after the Aston Martin driver said an ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/ricciardo-blasts-stroll-after-chinese-gp-collision-2024-04-21/
Bloomberg: Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-blinken-to-warn-beijing-over-support-for-russia-in-upcoming-trip-to-china/
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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Hamilton says he had forgotten what it's like to lead: Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had forgotten what it feels like to lead a ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/hamilton-says-he-had-forgotten-what-its-like-lead-2024-04-20/
Aston Martin's Stroll fastest in Chinese Grand Prix practice: Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/aston-martins-stroll-fastest-chinese-grand-prix-practice-2024-04-19/
China’s big cities are sinking: Groundwater extraction and heavy skyscrapers are key factors in an accelerating trend
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
- On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.
- As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.
- A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.
- Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/
Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?: The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240426-has-germany-s-far-right-afd-become-a-gateway-for-chinese-and-russian-spies
Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...
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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Xiaomi says sales of its electric car 3-5 times higher than expected: Sales of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's first electric car have been 3-5 times higher ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/xiaomi-says-sales-its-new-ev-have-been-3-5-times-higher-than-expected-2024-04-18/
New LME Russia Metals Sanctions to Drive Sales to China: US and UK sanctions on Russian metals will cement China as Moscow’s buyer of last resort for key ...
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‘Six spellbinding and thought-provoking novels’: why we chose the Women’s prize for fiction shortlist
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China state fund pours $41 bln into stock market in Q1, reports show: Chinese state fund Central Huijin Investment bought blue-chips worth at least $41 billion ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-state-fund-pours-41-bln-into-stock-market-q1-reports-show-2024-04-22/
UAE Witnesses Highest Rainfall in 75 Years: According to a statement released by the National Center of Meteorology, the United Arab Emirates experienced the ...
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China shows off nuclear might ahead of top US diplomat Antony Blinken’s visit: China showed off its nuclear second-strike capability – the ability to hit back ...
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Norris takes China sprint race pole from Hamilton: McLaren's Lando Norris seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday after a wet and ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/norris-takes-china-sprint-race-pole-hamilton-2024-04-19/
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/asia/olaf-scholz-germany-china.html
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Brokerage Haitong removes long-term Hong Kong unit chief Lin, appoints new head: Chinese brokerage Haitong Securities removed Lin Yong from chief executive of ...
reuters.com/business/finance/brokerage-haitong-removes-long-term-hong-kong-unit-chief-lin-appoints-new-head-2024-04-24/
Disneyland is spending almost $2 billion on a huge expansion: The $1.9 billion expansion plan will take decades to finish
qz.com/disneyland-expansion-approved-anaheim-avatar-1851418843
Is it too late to invest in the gold rush?: Demand from China drove prices to a record high this month — now many suspect the normal rules no longer apply
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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China in May as Moscow seeks to bolster ties with Beijing
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Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens: The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/business/shanghai-tongxinhui-community-canteen.html
Turkish intelligence has expanded its spy-imam program to gather intel abroad - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Turkish Intelligence Expands Spy-Imam Program Abroad
- Turkish intelligence has intensified its recruitment of imams to gather information abroad.
- Imams undergo training to collect intelligence without alerting host authorities.
- The program is jointly coordinated by Turkey's main intelligence agency, the foreign ministry, and the religious affairs directorate.
- Selected candidates are carefully vetted and operate in alignment with Turkey's national security interests.
China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
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