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China looks to strengthen ties in Russia's Central Asian backyard

XIAN, China -China will for the first time host an in-person summit of central Asian leaders this week, seeking to cement ties in a region seen as Russia's backyard as its relations with the West sour.

Reuters

Stock Index Futures Move Higher as U.S. Debt Ceiling Talks Take Center Stage, Target Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are up +0.23%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are up +0.11% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session lower as market participants worried about whether the outcome of the U.S. debt ceiling talks would result in staving off…

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Former Apple employee charged with theft of tech secrets amid DOJ crackdown

US prosecutors have indicted a former Apple engineer for theft of trade secrets after he fled to China with proprietary self-driving technology. Also in this edition: US senators lambaste executives of collapsed mid-sized lenders for evading responsibility after their banks' implosions, and France unveils new subsidies to support green industrial…

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LGBT centre in Beijing shut down

BEIJING: An advocacy group for sexual minorities in the Chinese capital has abruptly shut down in what supporters said was another sign of a crackdown by the government of Xi Jinping on values it does not endorse.

Bangkok Post

China dominates the solar power industry. The EU wants to change that

Germany was a pioneer in the solar power industry, but succumbed to competition from China. Now, Germany — and the European Union — are trying to revitalize the industry once again.

WEKU

China accuses Truss of ‘dangerous stunt’ as she uses Taiwan visit to issue ominous warning

‘There are severe consequences if they [China] tried to take Taiwan by force’

The Independent UK

Ex-Apple engineer charged with stealing company’s self-driving car technology

Weibao Wang is accused of stealing secrets for US subsidiary of Chinese company identified as ‘Company One’

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Sudhirman Cup: India end campaign with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: India concluded their Sudhirman Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Australia in their final Group C match in Suzhou, China.

The Times of India

Sudirman Cup: India end campaign with 4-1 win over Australia

NEW DELHI: India concluded their Sudirman Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Australia in their final Group C match in Suzhou, China.

The Times of India

Japan visitors rise to nearly 2 million in April after China eases travel curbs

Visitors to Japan rose to a post-pandemic high of almost 2 million in April, official data showed on Wednesday, benefiting from a relaxation of travel restrictions in China.

Reuters

Factbox-Hou Yu-ih, presidential candidate of Taiwan's main opposition party

Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party picked New Taipei City mayor Hou Yu-ih on Wednesday to be its presidential candidate in the election next year, with China tensions set to top the election agenda.

Reuters

Liz Truss is a ‘backbencher now,’ says minister after she sparks China row

A minister distanced the Government from Liz Truss on Wednesday stressing she is “a backbencher now” after she sparked a diplomatic row with China by visiting Taiwan.

Evening Standard

Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after President Joe Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima

The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima later this week

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Vietnam bets big on LNG, South China Sea gas fields

HANOI: Vietnam's plan to quadruple by 2030 its gas processing capacity, turning it into its first source of energy, marks a big bet on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its reserves in the South China Sea, despite supply and geopolitical risks.

Al Jazeera

Visiting Taiwan, ex-UK PM Liz Truss calls for tough line on China

Visiting self-ruled Taiwan. Truss says democracies need to make clear there are consequences for aggression.

The Hindu

Reigning champs China off to stellar start at Sudirman Cup

The biennial Sudirman Cup has an extra edge this year because performances count towards qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Independent UK

Truss urges West to reduce reliance on China as Beijing hits out at Taiwan visit

The former PM said Western leaders should not work with China, warning that totalitarian regimes ‘don’t tell the truth’.

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China shuts 100,000 fake news social media accounts, ramps up content cleanup

China has intensified efforts to clean up the internet from false news and rumours, closing more than 100,000 online accounts over the past month that misrepresented news anchors and media agencies, its cyberspace regulator said.

Reuters

Chinese authorities slap comedy firm with $2 million fine after military joke

China on Wednesday slapped one of the country's best-known comedy companies with a 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) penalty, accusing it of "harming society" after a military joke made by one of its comedians drew strong public criticism.

The Guardian - AU

The cancelled Quad summit is a win for China and a self-inflicted blow to the US’s Pacific standing

Joe Biden’s decision to pull out of visits to Australia and PNG will reflect poorly on the US amid growing competition for influence in the region

Reuters

Missions in China warned over 'propaganda' displays after Ukraine flags raised

China has notified foreign embassies and international organisations not to exhibit "politicised propaganda" on their buildings, an instruction diplomats say is aimed at missions that have displayed Ukrainian flags since Russia's invasion.

The Independent UK

Don’t trust China, Truss warns Sunak

Former PM will make personal plea to successor to back up previous claims that China is ‘biggest threat’ facing Britain

The Independent UK

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warns of China threats during Taiwan visit

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has warned of the economic and political threats posed to the West by China during a visit to Taiwan

360info

No Biden. So how relevant is the Quad?

Joe Biden’s decision to pull out of next week's Quad summit in Australia helps to highlight the weakness in a partnership still yet to find its purpose.

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