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Key takeaways: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies to US Congress

TikTok executive seeks to push back on legislators’ claims that the Chinese-based app poses a national security threat.

Al Jazeera

WHA calls for luring further FDI

SET-listed WHA Corporation, the country's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, is calling for the next government to take advantage of more foreign investment, especially from China, to boost technology transfers and local employment.

Bangkok Post

Gaps seen in economic cooperation stance

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Tuesday during their meeting in Moscow that their nations will further strengthen economic cooperation in areas including natural gas and currency trading. China is offering support to Russia, which is suffering from U.S. and European sanctions over its…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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China Issues Final Rules for Overhaul of $3 Trillion Trust Industry

Regulations aimed at wringing out risk and imposing tougher oversight on a troubled industry take effect June 1

Caixin Global

Attorney-general responds to Lidia Thorpe incident, school shooter's parents may face trial, and TikTok CEO grilled — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News

Russian forces appear to lose steam as Ukraine prepares offensive

Putin strengthens his ties with China in 56th week of the war, but his forces seem to lose momentum on the battlefield.

Al Jazeera

Crude Erases Early Gains as U.S. Delays Refilling SPR

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) on Thursday closed down -0.94 (-1.33%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) closed up +1.27 (+0.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday fell back from 1-week highs and settled mixed. A recovery in the dollar Thursday sparked long liquidation in crude futures after the...

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TikTok boss can’t guarantee China doesn’t interfere with app or spy on users

Bytedance-owned app can be used ‘as a tool to manipulate America’

The Independent UK

TikTok CEO grilled by US Congress addressing app threat

US Congress grills TikTok's CEO over the app's Chinese ownership, potential security concerns and threats to children's mental health

The New Daily

Friday essay: matrilineal societies exist around the world – it's time to look beyond the patriarchy

Thirty years ago, I travelled to Lijiang, an ancient city in the northwest of China’s Yunnan province in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas. Lijiang’s old town is a tangle of intersecting waterways, arched stone bridges, and cobbled streets. Just north of the city – about five hours by road…

The Conversation

Time to grow up: Australia's national security dilemma demands a mature debate

There’s been a lot of recent shouting about Australia’s national security policy.

The Conversation

Banning Chinese Products in the Name of 'National Security' Could Have Disastrous Consequences

It would result in shortages, decreases in productivity, and higher production costs affecting millions of American workers and nearly every consumer.

Reason

House China panel turns focus to plight of Uyghurs

Two women who experienced life in Chinese “re-education” camps for Uyghurs will be among the witnesses as a special House committee focused on countering China shines a light on human rights abuses in the country

The Independent UK

Lula's China visit to refresh Brazil ties with pragmatic approach

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heads to China this weekend for a five-day visit to refresh relations with his country's largest export market and seek new Chinese investment in the Latin American country.

Reuters

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Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong

The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.

Reason

Maybe A.I. Will Be a Threat—To Governments

The designer of China's Great Firewall sees new A.I. tech as a concern for public authorities.

Daily Mirror

Minister says she 'pities' MP who 'repeated Russian Covid conspiracy theories'

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt hit out at Andrew Bridgen, who she accused of sharing "falsehoods" originating in Russia and China about Covid

The Conversation

Xi and Putin meeting signals the return of the China-Russia axis and the start of a second cold war

The heirs to two of the most violent revolutions in modern history shook hands and took stock of their “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era”, at a recent meeting in Moscow.

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The Guardian - US

TikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happened

App’s future in doubt as Biden administration threatens to ban it entirely in the country – follow all the latest

Android Central

Huawei P60 Series goes official in China with a striking design

Huawei has announced new flagships comprising a foldable device, the Huawei Mate X3, and the three Huawei P60 models.

The Guardian - US

Canadian lawmaker resigns following claims he secretly advised Chinese diplomat

Han Dong reportedly met with Chinese diplomat and suggested officials delay freeing two Canadians held by China

The Independent UK

Pentagon: Budget readies US for possible China confrontation

Pentagon leaders have told Congress that the U.S. military must be ready for possible confrontation with China

The Conversation

Back to the Moon: A space lawyer and planetary scientist on what it will take to share the benefits of new lunar exploration – podcast

NASA is planning to put U.S. astronauts back on the surface of the Moon by the end of 2024. This mission is just the beginning of what is shaping up to be a historic few decades in space exploration, as both the U.S. and China have plans to establish a…

The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM to discuss Ukraine with Xi Jinping on visit to China

Pedro Sánchez says he will tell Chinese leader it must be Ukrainians who ‘lay down conditions’ for any peace agreement

Axios

China would "resolutely oppose" forced sale of TikTok

A forced sale would harm “confidence to invest in the United States," the spokeswoman said.

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