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China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad

The Guardian - AU

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

The Independent UK

Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?

Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s Congress

The Guardian - UK

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China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, a slight decrease in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds and global uncertainty

The Independent UK

Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China

The arrests of the three men – aged 39, 43 and 68 – were carried out by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on March 4.

Evening Standard

US Sinks Iranian Warship In Indian Ocean Strike — A Chilling Signal To China And Russia

In a historic military action, the US Navy sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in global naval warfare.

International Business Times UK

Should You Buy the Dip in Alibaba Stock Ahead of China’s ‘Two Sessions?’

China is set to commence “Two Sessions” this week, where it is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target between 4.5% and 5%. Is Alibaba stock a buy amid hopes of China announcing more support measures to support its economy?

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New fossil reveals the weird ‘tooth cushions’ of an apex predator from 425 million years ago

Roughly 425 million years ago, in the warm seas over what is now southern China, there lived a metre-long bony fish with jaws full of clusters of spiky teeth.

The Conversation

European Commission proposes ‘Buy EU’ plan to compete against China

Plan to create and preserve jobs in clean tech and low carbon sectors could include UK if there is reciprocal market access

The Guardian - UK

EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

The European Union has unveiled new “Made in Europe” regulations to help bolster its manufacturers in the face of competition, including from China. While the bloc’s industry chief has heralded the move as a major shift in economic doctrine, it risks fuelling criticism from Beijing over perceived protectionism.

Radio France Internationale

Yu Menglong Mystery Death: Chilling Allegations Of 'Biological Plastination' at Beijing Museum

Chinese actor Yu Menglong's death at 37 has ignited a wave of online allegations, from claims of homicide and sexual abuse to a controversial theory that his body was secretly preserved for 'biological plastination' at a Beijing museum.

International Business Times UK

Gen Z flocks to Chinese medicine as trust in US health system plummets: ‘It’s so personalized to being human’

As Americans embrace ‘alternative’ remedies, people online joke that they’re ‘Chinamaxxing’ their wellness routines

The Guardian - US

Why is the US threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz – and how could it work?

Millions of barrels of oil and gas are being held up after Iran took control of the strategic shipping route

The Independent UK

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

In late February 2026, the Panamanian government took control of two ports in the Panama Canal that had been operated by a Hong Kong conglomerate for two decades. The move is the latest in a long-simmering legal battle after Panama’s high court voided the company’s contracts.

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Evening Standard

Husband of Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on suspicion of spying for China

The MP said she has ‘never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law’.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump administration weighs forcing China's Tencent to sell its stakes in Epic Games, Riot Games, and Supercell — meetings held over security risk ahead of China summit with Xi Jinping

The Trump administration is actively debating whether to allow Chinese tech giant Tencent to keep its ownership stakes in several major gaming companies, including Fortnite creator Epic Games.

The Guardian - UK

Relentless sun and ruthless populists: how the climate crisis will change the next 20 years

Former diplomat Arthur Snell says a heating planet is accelerating conflict and migration – and fostering a new age of empire. Democracies are dangerously unprepared, he warns

The Independent UK

Labour MP Joani Reid’s husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

The Labour MP said: ‘I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law’

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Evening Standard

Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China

All three suspects remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard

Labour MP Joani Reid confirms her partner among men arrested over spying for China allegations

Scottish Labour MP said ‘I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law’ after spouse David Taylor arrested

The Guardian - UK

Husband of Labour MP among three arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Exclusive: David Taylor, husband of East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, arrested by counter-terror police

Fortune

The U.S. has shown China and Russia ‘who really is a military power,’ says Trump’s ex–commerce secretary. Don’t expect them to get involved in Iran

Speaking exclusively with Fortune, Wilbur Ross said the Iran war “is going at least as well as anyone could have hoped,” and that he is “intrigued” that China and Russia have not intervened.

Euronews

EU slams door on China with ‘Made in Europe’ push

EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné on Wednesday presented a strategy shutting Beijing out of EU public funding by introducing a European preference in strategic sectors. Countries which limit access to their own markets through local content rules would also be cut off.

Evening Standard

Duo acted like ‘shadow police’ in UK on behalf of China, court told

Peter Wai, 38, and Bill Yuen, 65, are on trial at the Old Bailey on charges under the National Security Act.

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Higher as Investors Digest U.S. ADP Jobs Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.38%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.58% this morning, giving up earlier gains after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a proposed 15% global tariff could take effect this week.

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