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China to curb exports of crucial semiconductor metals

Beijing has announced it will set restrictions on the export of two key materials used to make computer chips. Starting on August 1, China's commerce ministry will require producers of gallium and germanium to obtain licences before exporting the metals. The move comes after the United States imposed similar restrictions…

France 24

China curbs exports of key computer materials as state media accuses West of starting ‘chip war’

Chinese state media says US is abusing export control measures to ‘maintain its hegemony’

The Independent UK

Remember your ‘roots’, China tells neighbours

 BEIJING: China’s top diplomat has called on South Korea and Japan to remember their “roots” and reject Western influences, in racially charged comments to officials from Seoul and Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

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Putin set to address first global summit since Wagner mutiny

President Vladimir Putin will participate this week in his first multilateral summit since an armed rebellion rattled Russia

The Independent UK

Hong Kong places ‘bounties’ on activists abroad

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader has called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in, a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the Chinese territory’s national security law.

Bangkok Post

Xi Jinping’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G7 seeks China alternative

BEIJING: China’s decision to control the export of two key metals showed it has some power to retaliate against moves by the US, Japan and Europe to cut Beijing off from advanced technology. But it also risks backfiring.

The Times of India

Liz Truss was paid more than £90,000 for five-day visit to Taiwan

Parliamentary records show former prime minister paid handsomely for speaking engagemet in Taiwan

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Is a global debt bomb about to explode?

The majority of low-income nations are on the cusp of a debt crisis, sparking fears of global contagion.

Al Jazeera

Bounties on exiled Hong Kong activists show the ambitious reach of China’s political repression

The Hong Kong government has extended its efforts to suppress political dissent overseas, issuing arrest warrants for eight exiled pro-democracy figures and offering bounties of HK$1 million (around A$191,000) each.

The Conversation

Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim

State media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Vietnam bans Barbie movie over disputed South China Sea map

Censors pull film because of scenes showing the ‘nine-dash line’ under which China claims almost all the South China Sea

Al Jazeera

Taiwan says 8 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI: Eight Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday morning, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as China ramps up military pressure on the democratic island.

Bangkok Post

Australia-based lawyer Kevin Yam vows ‘not to shut up’ after Hong Kong arrest warrant

Australian citizen, who lived in Hong Kong for 20 years before returning last year, is one of eight overseas activists targeted

The Guardian - AU

China accuses UK of protecting ‘fugitives’ after bounty put on Hong Kong democracy activists

Chinese embassy in London tells UK to ‘stop interfering’ in China’s affairs, as Hong Kong leader says overseas activists will be ‘pursued for life’

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The Times of India

What are Gallium and Germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs

China is clamping down on exports of two obscure yet crucial metals in an escalation of the trade war on technology with the US and Europe.

Al Jazeera

China to restrict chip exports as US weighs new curbs

Beijing says restrictions on exports of rare metals intended to ‘preserve security and national interests’.

Tribune News Service

Yellen heads to China this week advancing US bid to fix ties

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing on July 6-9, becoming the second member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet to head to the Chinese capital in recent weeks, as the world’s two largest economies look to mend ties after a spate of bilateral tensions.

France 24

EU climate chief concerned over expansion of China's coal industry

The European Union’s climate chief on Monday expressed concern over the expansion of China’s coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants.

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The Independent UK

EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China

The European Union's climate chief has expressed concern over the expansion of China's coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants

PC Gamer

The US-China tech war is really heating up

Beijing imposes export restrictions on two metals critical for high tech manufacturing.

Al Jazeera

Once ’empowered’ Hong Kong activists face new security law

China’s National Security Law has all but extinguished criticism, but more legislation on security is expected.

Los Angeles Times

How 'Barbie' crossed a line in Vietnam's dispute with China and ended up banned

The upcoming movie "Barbie" has been banned in Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

Durian powers Sino-Thai friendship

When it comes to the evolution of Sino-Thai relations, one must put aside all the geopolitical determinants and even such subjects as the current Russia-Ukraine war, the ramifications of the US-China standoff and tourism. The topic is durian, which serves as the weathervane of their long-standing bilateral ties. The durian,…

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Crude Relinquishes Early Gains on Energy Demand Concerns

August WTI crude oil (CLQ23 ) on Monday closed -0.85 (-1.20%), and Aug RBOB gasoline (RBQ23 ) closed down -8.25 (-3.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday gave up an early rally and closed moderately lower. A stronger dollar Monday weighed on energy prices. Also, energy demand concerns undercut oil...

The Hindu

India should refuse America’s ‘NATO Plus’ bait

India’s priorities lie in addressing its own regional dynamics that includes a unique set of security challenges

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