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US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea

U.S. Army Chief of Staff James McConville has met with Indonesia’s top defense official to push for stronger security ties amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

When nations violate agreements, damage to trust and confidence is immense, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the sixth Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka on May 12

The Hindu

EU tells ministers they must ‘recalibrate’ China policy over support for Russia

Josep Borrell says relations will worsen if Xi Jinping does not push Putin to withdraw from Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

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Women talking: How women in China developed a secret language

In this edition, the tale of a secret women's language in China that's existed since feudal times and the attempts to keep it alive by those who still use it in the southern province of Hunan. Annette Young also meets Iraqi Kurdish activist, Soma Farhang from the Women Empowerment Organisation…

France 24

Chinese glories, last rites revised and hypermodern tapestry – the week in art

The cultural treasures of Qing China, fresh takes on funeral urns and a creative response to being doxed – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

The Hengjian HJMoto HJ500-8 Is An Odd Honda Africa Twin Clone

A new motorcycle from China, the Hengjian HJMoto HJ500-8, seems to have ripped a page off the Honda Africa Twin's book.

RideApart

China condemns U.S. report calling for sanctions against Hong Kong security judges

China on Friday condemned a U.S. congressional report that called for sanctions against 29 Hong Kong judges involved in the city's national security cases, given their role in "weakening" the rule of law.

Reuters

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NIO May Offer EVs With Solid-State Batteries This Year

We've heard about solid-state battery tech for years, and while it appears incredible, industry experts agree it's not yet ready for EVs. What's NIO up to?

InsideEVs

Markets Today: Signs of Progress in Debt Ceiling Talks Boost Stocks

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.28%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.12%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. Signs of progress on a deal to raise the debt ceiling are lifting stock index futures...

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Lithuania says EU must prepare for risk of 'de-coupling' from China

The European Union needs to be prepared for the fallout from a potential deterioration in relations with China, such as might happen if conflict were to erupt over Taiwan, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Friday.

Reuters

Chinese activist sentenced to eight years on subversion charges

Yang Maodong called it a ‘score-settling’ punishment for his two decades of rights advocacy

The Guardian - UK

Has the big thaw begun? China’s foreign minister will visit Australia

China's Foreign Minister will visit Australia in a fresh sign of improved relations between the nations and the potential end of trade bans

The New Daily

China intensifies Ukraine peace effort

BEIJING: China will dispatch a special envoy to Ukraine, Russia and other European nations from Monday, as Beijing steps up its efforts for a diplomatic resolution to Moscow’s war.

Bangkok Post

Elon Musk says he has hired a woman to replace him as CEO

Twitter boss Elon Musk says he has hired someone to replace him, without naming the new CEO, simply saying she will start in about six weeks. It comes after the billionaire asked Twitter users in a poll if he should step down, with 17 million accounts voting yes. Musk has…

France 24

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The Guardian - AU

Professor accused of sexually assaulting teenager as China’s #metoo movement struggles forward

Victim alleges in viral social media post that assault 11 years ago resulted in her becoming pregnant and having an abortion

The News Lens

Japan: Public Reluctant To Defend Taiwan Should China Invade

A new opinion poll has found that over half of the Japanese population is of the opinion that the Japan Self-Defense Forces should not become involved in fighting if China invades Taiwan.

Motor1

2024 Mercedes E-Class L Flaunts Hood Ornament And Stretched Wheelbase

China-only elongated sedan makes an early appearance.

Reuters

Norway concerned over human rights in China, PM tells visiting Chinese foreign minister

Norway's prime minister said on Friday he had expressed concerns about human rights in parts of China during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Oslo.

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The Independent UK

G-7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks, supply chains as China accuses group of hypocrisy

Financial leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are focusing on ways to fortify ever more complicated financial systems and supply chains during meetings in Japan ahead of a summit next week

ABC News

Trade Minister Don Farrell given surprise Forbidden City tour, China's foreign minister to visit Australia

Senator Farrell says he is "very privileged to be invited here to this iconic site" as a former Chinese diplomat describes the unexpected invitation as a "very high-level welcome from Beijing".

Bangkok Post

Former NBA star stirs Chinese anger by calling Taiwan a country

BEIJING: Former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Dwight Howard has triggered a wave of criticism on Chinese social media for calling Taiwan a country in a promotional video with Taiwan's vice president.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower on looming worry over US banks, China growth

Asian shares are trading mostly lower on looming worries over U.S. banks and lagging demand from China, the region’s major driver of growth

The Independent UK

Australia trade minister seeks to mend ties on visit to China

Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell appears to be making progress in restoring a nearly decade-long rift in relations with China during a visit to Beijing

Reuters

G7 finance chiefs debate reducing supply chain reliance on China

Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies discussed the need to make global supply chains more resilient by reducing over-reliance on China, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Friday.

The New Daily

Australian, China trade ministers to meet in Beijing

Trade Minister Don Farrell will be hosted by his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Beijing as the two seek to pave a path toward ending punitive tariffs.

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