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UN Food Chief: Billions Needed to Avert Unrest, Starvation

Without billions of dollars more to feed millions of hungry people, the world will see mass migration, destabilized countries, and starving children and adults in the next 12 to 18 months, the head of the Nobel prize-winning UN World Food Program warned Friday. David Beasley praised increased funding from the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hong Kong rejects US report criticising crackdown on freedoms

Hong Kong on Saturday "firmly rejected" findings in a new U.S. government report that said U.S. interests had been threatened and that Beijing continued to "undermine" the rule of law and freedoms in the territory under a national security crackdown.

Reuters

China’s media realities clash over truth about war in Ukraine

Pro-Russia and anti-Western media coverage hampers Chinese public’s understanding of the reality of war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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UN food chief: Billions needed to avert unrest, starvation

The head of the U.N. World Food Program is warning that without billions of dollars more to feed millions of hungry people, the world will see mass migration, destabilized countries, and starving children and adults in the next 12 to 18 months

The Independent UK

U.S. to open Vanuatu embassy in latest move to counter China in Pacific

The United States plans to open an embassy in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the State Department said on Friday, in Washington's latest move to boost its diplomatic presence in the Pacific to counter China's growing influence.

Reuters

Russia clashes with US over tactical nukes for Belarus

Russia and the U.S. have clashed in the United Nations over Moscow’s plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Independent UK

Outlook for stable gains

Thailand's economy is estimated to expand by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and pent-up demand following China's reopening, according to the World Bank.

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1,000-year-old brick tomb discovered in China is decorated with lions, sea anemones and 'guardian spirits'

A brick tomb from the Jurchen Jin period of northern China was discovered during the renovation of drains in Shanxi province.

LiveScience

Govt eyes end to test requirement for mainland China visitors

Japan is considering easing COVID-19 measures from early April for people arriving from China, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

TikTok top attorney reiterates safety measures for users

The top attorney for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said Friday the Biden administration hasn’t given any feedback to the company since TikTok’s CEO testified in Congress last week

The Independent UK

Tighter Global Oil Supplies and Chinese Economic Strength Boosts Crude Prices

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) on Friday closed up +1.30 (+1.75%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) closed up +4.32 (+1.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday posted moderate gains, with crude climbing to a 2-1/2 week high. Tighter global crude supplies are underpinning prices as 400,000 bpd of...

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China Updates Rules on Securities Firms to Highlight Risk Control

Proposal would update regulations in line with China’s new Securities Law, which took effect in March 2020

Caixin Global

China truce with business — for now

Worried about decelerating growth, Xi Jinping has launched a charm offensive to convince investors the country is open for business

Financial Times

The World Bank warns that the U.S.—China rift could hurt Asia's growth and 'the global availability of knowledge'

A prolonged U.S.-China trade war will impact investment in Asia, but the reopening of China will boost regional economies for now, World Bank said.

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Japan Officially Restricts Sales of Chipmaking Equipment to China

Japan follows the U.S. and the Netherlands with curbs against China's semiconductor sector.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula reschedules China trip, will meet Xi on April 14 in Beijing

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14 in Beijing, his office said on Friday, rescheduling a visit that was postponed last week after Lula was diagnosed with a mild pneumonia.

Tribune News Service

Ford invests in Indonesian nickel-processing project to lock up goods

Ford Motor Co. is partnering with mining companies from Indonesia and China to invest in a nickel-processing project as part of the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker's bid to shore up supplies of key raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries.

InsideEVs

Tesla Cybervault Teased For April 3rd Debut In China

Is it a stainless steel gun safe? A Cybertruck-inspired encrypted flash drive? Another alcoholic beverage?

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The Independent UK

China cannot be allowed to join UK-Asia trade pact, Liz Truss says

The former prime minister made the warning as the UK signed up to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Radio France Internationale

China's global influence looms over Kamala Harris trip to Africa

When US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her week-long trip across Africa, she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals.

France 24

Taiwanese president in the US: Tsai Ing-wen says China 'deliberately raises tensions'

This week, former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou was on a trip through China as a private citizen, at the same time that Taiwan's current president, Tsai Ing-wen, was in the United States. Tsai's unofficial visit sparked diplomatic anger from Beijing, which considers the self-ruled, democratic island as part of its…

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Crude Prices Gain on Strength in China's Economy and Reduced Iraqi Exports

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is up +0.79 (+1.06%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +3.74 (+1.42%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is up +0.100 (+4.75%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Crude prices have support on reduced global oil...

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Stocks Climb as U.S. Inflation Pressures Ease

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.72%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with...

The Independent UK

How a little-known agency holds power over TikTok's future

Under pressure from the U.S. government, TikTok is now facing the music with the possibility of a nationwide ban if it defies a government order to sell to an American company — unless the popular social media app can convince a high-powered panel that its data security restructuring plan sufficiently…

Reuters

Germany's main opposition leader calls for European coalition on China ties

Germany's main opposition leader on Friday called for Berlin to involve key allies in negotiations with China as part of a rethink of ties with Beijing that reflected a global "paradigm shift" in security and foreign policy.

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