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China puts curbs on us exportsof chemicals used for Fentanyl

Five government agencies now require special export licenses for three newly restricted compounds, according to an official announcement on Friday. The targeted substances are primary building blocks used to manufacture illicit fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that has caused a public health crisis across North America.

The Economic Times

Ratchanok, Panitchaphon storm into KL semi-finals

Ratchanok Intanon and Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul moved into the semi-finals of the BWF Malaysia Masters in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, while Pitchamon Opatniputh exited at the hands of top seed Chen Yufei.

Bangkok Post

India rewrites China FDI rulebook with 'securonomics' pivot

India has recently revised its foreign investment policies for countries that share a land border, as detailed in Press Note 2 of 2026. Departing from blanket prohibitions, the new guidelines introduce a tailored approach that enables investments with limited foreign ownership from these nations.

The Economic Times

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The US and China must learn to coexist

The recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing produced no major breakthroughs on tariffs, Taiwan, or ongoing geopolitical conflicts like the Iran war, prompting many observers to dismiss it as inconsequential. Yet its restrained and cordial tone suggested a new, more pragmatic approach that implicitly acknowledges the…

Bangkok Post

Global risks converge, Thailand holds its cards

The past week delivered multiple warning signals from the global economy: a US-China summit that ended with smiles but little substance, the most severe global bond selloff in years, Federal Reserve minutes signalling a potential interest rate hike, and a Middle East war that has dragged on far longer than…

Bangkok Post

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

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Do not get 100% of your supply from one country, EU industry chief says

The warning from EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné comes as China has repeatedly threatened the EU in recent weeks while Brussels moves to shield its single market from the Asian giant.

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'I did them proud and I gave it everything' – Josh Kench goes from racing in China to almost winning a Giro d’Italia stage

Groupama-FDJ United rider attacked on the final climb of stage 13 but was beaten by stronger riders on the run to Verbania

Cycling News

Zetrix AI, Shenzhen Data Exchange to Unlock Value of ASEAN-China Data Through Cross-Border Trading Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetrix AI Berhad ("Zetrix AI") and Shenzhen Data Exchange Co. Ltd. ("SZDEX") today announced their plans to jointly establish a platform for the secure monetisation of data as a strategic asset class in ASEAN and enable the orderly movement of data products…

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India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measures at WTO

India has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar cells, modules, and information technology sectors. China alleges these measures discriminate against its goods. India maintains its policies align with WTO rules. China can renew its request at a…

The Economic Times

Did China spy on Elon Musk, other tech executives during Trump's Beijing visit? Blogger makes big claim

The delegation of US President Donald Trump was spied on by China during his two-day visit to Beijing last week, according to independent blogger and author Jennifer Zeng.

The Times of India

'The world has let this happen': Wu'er Kaixi on Hong Kong's loss of freedoms

As a trial of former organisers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils has concluded, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Wu'er Kaixi, one of the student leaders who led mass protests leading up to the brutal 1989 crackdown. Nearly 37 years since the tragedy, the exiled campaigner laments China's continued oppression…

France 24

Taiwanese react to uncertainty over US arms sales

TAIPEI - President Donald Trump’s suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China has set off alarms across the world, but in Taipei, people say the situation was beyond their control.

Bangkok Post

So-Young International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

So-Young International (NASDAQ:SY) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 revenue, driven by rapid growth in its branded aesthetic center business, while management said the company is continuing to expand its clinic footprint and invest in standardized medical delivery. Total revenue rose 45.6

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Euronews

Taiwan says it has received no notification from US of any pause to planned €12bn arms sale

Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier.

The Guardian - US

Sunrise Movement takes credit for disrupting Trump’s New York state rally – as it happened

Activists arrested at rally in Rockland county belong to youth-led climate justice group, spokesperson says

International Business Times UK

China Expands Rare Earth Controls, Raising Fresh Concerns for EV and Chip Supply Chains

Explore how China's new regulations on rare earth minerals are impacting global supply chains and increasing costs for Western industries. Discover US and EU efforts to reduce reliance on China.

The Independent UK

New York pizza war erupts over ‘toxic’ flour ingredient

New York state lawmakers have passed a bill to ban potassium bromate, a suspected carcinogen, from flour used in pizzerias and bagel shops. The additive, which helps create chewier dough and reduces rest time, is already prohibited in the European Union, China, India, Canada, and will be in California next…

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Dems see ‘missed opportunity’ in Trump resisting Xi’s Hormuz help

Some congressional Democrats say Donald Trump fumbled a chance to convince Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the president’s costly standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign policy experts have fingered Beijing as one of the global capitals still allied with Iran, meaning the powerful Xi might…

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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

Caixin Global

Business Brief (May 22): China, U.S. Advance Agricultural Trade Talks

China trade with Russia rises, EV charging network expands

The Independent UK

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

AAP

Quanchai Showcases Self-Developed Agricultural Power Solutions at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026

BANGKOK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Construction Machinery Information Network & Forktruck Network.Quanchai made a strong appearance at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2026, held from May 20 to 22 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. As one of Asia's leading trade platforms for agricultural…

The Economic Times

Flipkart’s 13-minute delivery draws praise from Walmart Inc President and CEO John Furner

Walmart's CEO John Furner has expressed enthusiasm over Flipkart's groundbreaking 13-minute delivery service, marking it as a transformative element of their operations in India. This rapid-response system not only exemplifies Flipkart's innovative spirit but also aligns with Walmart's broader strategy of strengthening its international investments.

AAP

XJTLU celebrates 20th anniversary and unveils new 10-year plan

SUZHOU, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On 22 May, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) officially celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding. The day's main event was the XJTLU High-Quality Development Conference that reflected on the University's 20-year educational journey, saw the release of XJTLU's newest 10-year strategic plan, and...

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