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Trump Attacks Judge’s Daughter After Gag Order in Hush-Money Case: Donald Trump said a photo of him behind bars on Loren Merchan’s X account meant he could not ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/nyregion/trump-social-media-attack.html
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
Trump plans to attend the wake of slain New York City police officer: Former President Trump is planning to attend the wake for a New York City police officer ...
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Quick Glance: Family Mourns NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, Shot by Ex-Con in Queens Car Stop
- The family mourns the slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, shot by an ex-con during a car stop at a Queens bus stop, possibly while planning a robbery.
- A poignant farewell for Diller as his colleagues accompanied his remains from the hospital to the morgue and then to a funeral home.
- Diller, a 31-year-old fallen officer, leaves behind a young bride and a 1-year-old son, who is now being cared for by family members.
- Despite the tragic loss and Diller's and his colleagues' heroic response to the attack, the events serve as a reminder to those working in dangerous situations to always be aware that such tragic events can happen to anyone.
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
apnews.com/article/manhattan-traffic-congestion-fee-980981d0a67f14b75630eeae5e58b049
Friends, Allies and Even Former Rivals Eulogize Joseph Lieberman: Al Gore, his running mate in the 2000 election, called him “a truly gifted leader ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/us/politics/reactions-joe-lieberman-death.html
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud: Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire cryptocurrency wunderkind, is set to be sentenced ...
reuters.com/technology/sam-bankman-fried-be-sentenced-multi-billion-dollar-ftx-fraud-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: The Case of Sam Bankman-Fried and Its Aftermath
- Sam Bankman-Fried, a young man convicted of fraud, faces prison time and is likely to remain incarcerated until his 80th birthday.
- Despite quickly amassing wealth by building a digital currency marketplace worth around $32 billion, he misused approximately $8 billion of his customers' savings for luxury expenses and risky investments.
- Politicians and celebrities, including Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, and Gisele Bündchen, received millions from Bankman-Fried while publicly praising and financially supporting him.
- His downfall signifies the failure of an era of cheap money and highlights how society enables financial crimes until they are exposed - a historical lesson from Bankman-Fried's story revealing a larger failure of the financial and political establishment.
What contributed to the Baltimore Bridge collapse?: "Dirty" fuel and a bridge designed for ships from another era may have factored into the collapse.
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Xiaomi: The Chinese smartphone giant taking on Tesla: Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.
bbc.com/news/business-68672192
Trump expected to attend wake of slain NYPD officer: Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the wake for slain New York Police Department officer ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-expected-attend-wake-slain-nypd-officer-rcna145313
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Two more abusers at J-pop predator's company: The two individuals involved in sex abuse at Johnny Kitagawa's agency are still alive, BBC is told.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68624670
China calls for probe after five Chinese engineers killed in attack in Pakistan : Pakistani authorities say that five Chinese nationals were among six people ...
wionews.com/videos/china-calls-for-probe-after-five-chinese-engineers-killed-in-attack-in-pakistan-704997
Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
- A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.
- The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.
- Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.
- Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
Lawsuits over Baltimore bridge collapse likely, though limited, lawyers say: The owner, operator and charterer of the container ship that struck Baltimore’s ...
reuters.com/world/us/lawsuits-over-baltimore-bridge-collapse-likely-though-limited-lawyers-say-2024-03-28/
Security reasons: Chinese company suspends work on power project: HARIPUR: A Chinese construction company working on the Tarbela-5th Extension Hydropower Project ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1173117-security-reasons-chinese-company-suspends-work-on-power-project
Shakira rocks New York with historic pop-up show in Times Square: Shakira took Times Square by storm Tuesday night with a free pop-up show. The singer is now ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/03/26/shakira-pop-up-show-times-square-new-york/73112132007/
Jon Stewart found to have overvalued his NYC home by 829% after slamming Trump's civil case as 'not victimless'
nypost.com/2024/03/27/real-estate/jon-stewart-found-to-have-overvalued-his-nyc-home-by-829/
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine, ends three-year freeze in trade: China will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from March 29 ...
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With Cainiao buyback, Alibaba takes aim at rivals' overseas advance: Alibaba's plan to buy full control of its logistics subsidiary rather than spinning it off ...
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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time: BEIJING: Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/china-xiaomi-ev-car-market-4227246
Treasury Wine to resume distribution in China after import tariffs end: Treasury Wine Estates will resume the distribution of some of its products in China ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/treasury-wine-resume-distribution-china-after-import-tariffs-end-2024-03-28/
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-defence-chief-reaffirms-support-philippines-chides-dangerous-chinese-conduct-2024-03-28/
Exclusive: China's WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing, US intelligence officials told...
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Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
apnews.com/article/china-us-trade-economy-xi-jinping-62568f1f1ba1f5d722e0e7795bb0bac6
Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
Twisted magnetic field observed around Milky Way's central black hole: Astronomers on Wednesday announced that they have detected a strong and organized magnetic ...
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Polar ice is melting and changing Earth’s rotation. It’s messing with time itself
cnn.com/2024/03/27/climate/timekeeping-polar-ice-melt-earth-rotation/
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Quick Glance: Melting Ice Slows Earth's Rotation, Affecting Time
- A new study reveals that ice loss due to climate change has slightly slowed the Earth's rotation and could impact time measurement.
- Researchers found that the melting of polar ice - a trend accelerated by human-induced climate change - has caused the Earth to spin less quickly than it naturally would.
- The study suggests that human influence has disrupted a force that has been considered a constant for millennia, delaying the possibility of a 'negative leap second.'
- Melting polar ice has counteracted the trend, postponing any decision on a negative leap second by three years.
US lottery player wins $1.1bn Mega Millions jackpot: The lucky winner is poised to take home the fifth largest jackpot in the lottery's history.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68676128
Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tech-leads-chinese-stocks-rally-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-holidays
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IsZo Suit Seeks to Make Jefferies Let It Close Out Short Position in Gordmans: A short seller that bet against a struggling retail chain claims it’s now paying ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/short-seller-s-winning-bet-means-permanent-payments-to-jefferies
Chinese scientists create swarming drones that can rapidly multiply mid-air to create a tactical shock
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/28/chinese-scientists-create-swarming-drones-that-can-rapidly-multiply-mid-air-to-create-a-tactical-shock
LIVE: Worshippers take part in evening Taraweeh prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
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'The Batman,' a 2022 blockbuster, wasn't plagiarized, US judge rules: Warner Bros Entertainment didn't steal the plot for its 2022 blockbuster "The Batman" from ...
reuters.com/legal/the-batman-2022-blockbuster-wasnt-plagiarized-us-judge-rules-2024-03-27/
Donald Trump Bracing for 'Last Position He Wants to Be In': Legal Analyst: Trump will be "forced to base his defense on evidence" when his New York trial begins ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-bracing-last-position-he-wants-legal-analyst-1884306
Amazon fined $7.8 mln by Polish consumer watchdog: Amazon has been fined 31 million zlotys ($7.8 million) in Poland for misleading customers about product ...
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Quick Glance: Amazon Faces Heavy Fine in Poland and Scrutiny Over Delivery Practices
- Poland's consumer watchdog, UOKiK, imposed a $7.8 million (31 million zlotys) fine on Amazon for allegedly misleading customers about product availability and delivery dates.
- Since September 2021, Amazon's sales practices have been under scrutiny following complaints from shoppers. The authority found potential deception in sales contract conclusions and the use of deceptive design elements to create a false sense of urgency.
- It was highlighted that Amazon failed to provide clear information about the rules of its delivery service before orders, despite guaranteeing delivery.
- Amazon intends to appeal the fine, emphasizing its dedication to customer satisfaction and collaboration with authorities.
Transit officials approve New York City traffic congestion fee: The base toll would be $15 for passenger cars.
abcnews.go.com/General/transit-officials-approve-new-york-city-traffic-congestion/story
Netflix Gave Game of Thrones’ Creators a Second Shot. They Used It to Ruin Another Beloved Book Series.
slate.com/culture/2024/03/3-body-problem-netflix-series-show-review-book.html
Five dead as coach crashes on German motorway near Leipzig: The coach, reportedly run by FlixBus, veered to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling on ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68673114
BlackRock issued warning over 'misleading statements' tied to ESG funds: BlackRock was issued a legal warning by the U.S. state of Mississippi over
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/blackrock-issued-warning-over-misleading-statements-tied-esg-funds-2024-03-27/
Xi tells Dutch PM Rutte ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that China’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/technology/2024/03/27/Xi-tells-Dutch-PM-Rutte-no-force-can-stop-China-tech-progress
Chinese EV maker BYD targets 20% jump in annual sales - sources: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has set a 3.6- million-unit sales target for 2024 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-byd-targets-20-jump-annual-sales-2024-03-27/
CRRC Pulls Out of €610 Million Bulgarian Train Tender After EU Probe: A Chinese company abandoned a €610 million ($660 million) Bulgarian railway tender after a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/china-company-pulls-out-of-bulgarian-train-tender-after-eu-probe
Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Deadly-Pakistan-attacks-threaten-China-economic-ties
Pakistan's military, civilian officials to probe bombing that killed Chinese nationals
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Richard Serra, Who Recast Sculpture on a Massive Scale, Dies at 85: His tilted walls of rusting steel, monumental blocks and other immense and inscrutable forms ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/arts/richard-serra-dead.html
Quick Glance: Richard Serra: Revolutionary Sculptor Dies at 85
- Richard Serra, a painter turned one of the greatest sculptors of his time, passed away at 85 in his home in Orient, N.Y.
- His monumental steel works introduced a new abstract grandeur and physical intimacy, requiring viewers to walk through and around them to fully experience.
- Serra's sculptures demanded intense scrutiny and movement through space to unlock their meanings through individual exploration and reflection.
- Serra's massive steel constructions were so heavy that they needed special permits for transportation and intricate cranes with elaborate rigging to be installed.
US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China: The United States is asking allies to stop domestic companies from servicing certain ...
reuters.com/technology/us-is-urging-allies-bar-firms-servicing-key-chipmaking-tools-china-2024-03-27/
Trump Gets Hit With Sweeping Gag Order in Hush Money Trial: The judge overseeing the Manhattan criminal case against Donald Trump slapped him with a gag order ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-gets-hit-with-sweeping-gag-order-in-hush-money-trial
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After a county restricted transgender women in sports, a roller derby league said, 'No way'
apnews.com/article/transgender-roller-derby-nassau-new-york-a918953e0063760c9d00372f322b7765
Guns found at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A. and Miami properties during federal searches, sources say
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sean-combs-diddy-guns-la-miami-homes-federal-search-rcna145200
Trump says he 'might' spend his money on his presidential campaign: Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he "might" spend his own money on his 2024 ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-might-spend-money-presidential-campaign-rcna144979
Gazans reportedly drown after rush for aid drop in sea: Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68668721
Four People Struck and Killed by MTA Trains in 24 Hours : Three people were struck and killed by New York City subway trains on Tuesday, one day after a man was ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/four-people-struck-and-killed-by-mta-trains-in-24-hours.html
Citi lays off 10 research staff in Asia Pacific as part of global revamp, sources say
reuters.com/business/finance/citi-lays-off-10-research-staff-asia-pacific-part-global-revamp-sources-say-2024-03-27/
China TV makers target European soccer, NFL to expand overseas: GUANGZHOU -- Chinese TV makers like Hisense are using this year's major international ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Electronics/China-TV-makers-target-European-soccer-NFL-to-expand-overseas
Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
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Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'
apnews.com/article/china-yellen-manufacturing-treasury-economics-69fa4b2bf1dca8ca408381189383717a
New Exeter Chinese buffet restaurant set to open : Negotiations are underway for Exeetr's former Buffet city to be re-let as a restaurant
devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/new-exeter-chinese-buffet-restaurant-9190570
Mongolia ex-PM accused of buying luxury Manhattan flats with corrupt funds: US federal prosecutors say he bought apartments just blocks away from New York's ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68672230
Exclusive: First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials
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Private school students get fake ADHD diagnoses for 200-point boost to SAT, ACT after tests brought back by Ivy League
nypost.com/2024/03/27/us-news/private-school-students-get-fake-adhd-diagnoses-boost-sat/
US rapper Cardi B sees China fan base grow as increasing numbers copy singer’s iconic style, run online make-up tutorials to imitate looks
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3255769/us-rapper-cardi-b-sees-china-fan-base-grow-increasing-numbers-copy-singers-iconic-style-run-online
Zambia Remains With $1.9 Billion in Commercial Debt Owed to Chinese Lenders: Zambia’s three-plus-year slog to escape default is shifting to $3 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/zambia-debt-workout-shifts-back-to-china-after-bondholder-pact
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Feds seek seizure of two New York apartments worth $14 million tied to former Mongolia leader in alleged mining scheme
cnbc.com/2024/03/26/feds-sue-to-seize-new-york-apartments-in-mongolia-scheme.html
US FTC could bring suit or reach settlement with TikTok over privacy probe, says source
reuters.com/technology/biden-administration-pursuing-tiktok-over-data-practices-politico-reports-2024-03-26/
Chinese EV maker Nio cuts Q1 deliveries forecast amid tepid demand: Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio lowered its forecast for first-quarter deliveries on ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-ev-maker-nio-cuts-q1-deliveries-forecast-2024-03-27/
Alibaba sends out SOS on Hong Kong's market: Alibaba , is delivering a wake up call for owners of unlisted Chinese assets. The e-commerce giant ditched plans to ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/alibaba-sends-out-sos-hong-kongs-market-2024-03-27/
LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years: South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hyundai-motor-group-invest-68-trln-won-over-3-years-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: LG Group to Invest $74.4 Bln Over 5 Years
- LG Group plans to invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) domestically over the next five years to maintain competitiveness.
- Half of this investment will be directed towards future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly technologies, batteries, auto parts, and displays.
- A detailed breakdown of the investments by affiliate companies like LG Electronics, LG Chem, and LG Energy Solution has not been provided yet.
- The LG Group aims to strengthen its position in various growth fields and drive technological advancements through these investments.
Apple’s iPhone shipments slumped in February, highlighting why CEO Tim Cook went on a charm offensive in China
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Foreign Office summons senior Chinese diplomat over ‘malicious cyber activity’: Beijing’s chargé d’affaires told that UK government will not tolerate ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/foreign-office-summons-senior-chinese-diplomat-over-malicious-cyber-activity
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Britain summons Chinese charge d'affaires over alleged cyber hacking: Britain on Tuesday summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in London after ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-summons-chinese-charge-daffaires-over-cyber-row-2024-03-26/
Conversations and insights about the moment.: But there are better ways to protect a bridge like the one that collapsed in Baltimore.
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/26/opinion/thepoint/key-bridge-baltimore-collision
Chinese central bank chief highlights $550bn currency swap 'safety net': BOAO, China (Reuters) -- China's central bank will continue to promote currency ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Chinese-central-bank-chief-highlights-550bn-currency-swap-safety-net
Multiple women online say they were punched while walking around New York City: Several women have come forward on social media sharing incidents in which they ...
nbcnews.com/news/women-report-assault-incidents-tiktoks-nypd-investigating-rcna145153
China hopes the Netherlands would support companies in fulfilling their contractual obligations and ensure "normal" trade of lithography machines ... Show more
NZ Forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak post-Chinese New Year demand: Log inventories are piling up as orders from China slow in wait for prices to hit rock ...
rnz.co.nz/news/country/512863/nz-forestry-struck-to-our-knees-by-weak-post-chinese-new-year-demand
World’s first mass-produced 900V EV drive system rolls out with 5 minute fast charge
electrek.co/2024/03/27/worlds-first-mass-produced-900v-ev-drive-system-rolls-out/
NYC subway rider is pushed onto tracks and killed, latest in a series of attacks underground
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-26/nyc-subway-rider-is-pushed-onto-tracks-and-killed-latest-in-a-series-of-attacks-underground.html
China sentences ex-soccer chief to life in prison in latest crackdown on sports corruption
cnn.com/2024/03/26/china/china-soccer-officials-jailed-corruption-intl-hnk-spt/
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Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy? : The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood ...
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S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China: South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/s-korean-trade-diplomacy-trending-away-from-china/
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