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Get ready ‘for real combat’ President Xi tells Chinese forces

Presidents comments come after Chinese navy went ahead with “actual combat training” around Taiwan

The Independent UK

India slump to third position after losing 0-3 to China in Billie Jean King Cup

NEW DELHI: Team India slumped to the third position in the Asia/Oceania Group I competition of the Billie Jean King Cup after they were blanked 0-3 by China in their third tie in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday.

The Times of India

WTA ends China boycott but vows not to ‘let Peng Shuai be forgotten’

Tournaments will again be held in the country this autumn for the first time since early 2020.

The Independent UK

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WTA will return to China after ending boycott over Peng Shuai concerns

The WTA is to host tournaments in China once more after ending its boycott over concerns about the safety of the Chinese player Peng Shuai

The Guardian - UK

Baerbock warns Europe against turning blind eye to tensions over Taiwan

Europe must not turn a blind eye to tensions between China and Taiwan because a military escalation in the region would be a "worst-case scenario" for the global economy, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia, China FM attend high-level conference on Afghanistan

The top diplomats from Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan have attended a conference that focused on ensuring regional security in light of the situation in Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula takes swipe at IMF and World Bank on China trip

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has praised the Shanghai-based New Development Bank (NDB) on his trip to China, saying it "frees emerging countries from submission to traditional financial institutions". The NDB was created by the BRICS group and is headed by his predecessor Dilma Rousseff. Meanwhile in Washington,…

France 24

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Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Climb on Dovish PPI Surprise

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.21%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.37%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after U.S. Mar producer prices rose less than expected, easing inflation concerns. Also, weekly jobless claims rose...

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Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending?

The women’s professional tennis tour is ending its suspension of tournaments in China that was initiated in late 2021 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being

The Independent UK

US displays firepower in combat drills with Philippines

U.S. and Filipino forces have blasted vehicles with anti-tank missiles in combat-readiness drills in the Philippines that are part of a show of American firepower that has alarmed China

The Independent UK

Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

The women’s professional tennis tour will return to China later this year, ending a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault

The Independent UK

WTA to Return to China, Despite Uncertain Status of Peng Shuai

The tour is reversing its demand for a transparent investigation into Peng’s sexual assault allegations.

Sports Illustrated

‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini warns new cold war with China will 'balkanize' global economy

Fracturing global supply chains to mitigate increasing security risks will push up prices as a Cold War between the U.S. and China gets 'colder by the day'.

Fortune

China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan

China’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan, saying ships would be banned from entering the area on April 16

The Independent UK

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First human death from H3N8 bird flu is recorded in China

The 56-year-old reportedly fell ill in February and died last month

Reuters

China sanctions senior US lawmaker for visiting Taiwan

China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday sanctioned U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, for visiting Taiwan, saying he had sent a "serious wrong signal to Taiwan independence separatist forces."

Evening Standard

OPINION - Britain could very easily be pulled into war with China over Taiwan

Emmanuel Macron’s pronouncements that Europe should avoid “getting caught up in crises that are not ours,” on his return from visiting Xi Jinping in Beijing, has set off a furore in transatlantic policy circles louder than Chinese battle drills in the Straits of Taiwan. Europe, he said, should not automatically…

Daily Mirror

Mystery floating sand blankets country - and it could have sinister effects

China's skies are filled with floating sand and dust clouds which are forcing residents to stay indoors and cancel outdoor activities, with some resorting to face masks

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Germany-China: Struggling To Shake Off Beijing Dependencies

The economies of China and Germany are hugely intertwined. The dilemma is how to position Germany in the emerging geopolitical tensions with Beijing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran in Secret Talks with China, Russia to Acquire Ballistic Missile Fuel

China and Russia are engaged in secret talks with Iran to supply a key chemical compound used to propel ballistic missiles, according to diplomats familiar with the matter.

Caixin Global

First Human Death of Common Bird Flu Strain Reported in China

The 56-year-old Chinese woman is the third person known to have been infected with the H3N8 virus

France 24

'Loves guns, God and cars': A profile of the US intelligence leaker

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 13.04.2023: We discuss the Washington Post's exclusive interview with a friend of the man who leaked top secret US intelligence documents on Discord. We also dive into the papers' pushback – and praise – of Emmanuel Macron's stance on China and Taiwan. Elon Musk and…

Reuters

China's exports rise unexpectedly, but economists warn of weakness ahead

China's exports unexpectedly surged in March, with officials flagging rising demand for electric vehicles, but analysts cautioned the improvement partly reflects suppliers catching up with unfulfilled orders after last year's COVID-19 disruptions.

Fortune

Pat Gelsinger: China is one of Intel's 'most important markets'

The U.S. released draft rules last March that constrain subsidy recipients from expanding chip production in "countries of concern," including China.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Gov. DeSantis’ silly takedown of Chinese-made drones

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ideological assaults on drag queens, personal pronouns and the Walt Disney Company have restored Florida to its familiar position of national punchline. And his recent backing of a permitless concealed carry law and a six-week abortion ban, in spite of polls showing a majority of Floridians want…

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