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Ahead of Xi meeting, Macron warns against shunning China

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must resist reducing trade and diplomatic ties with China as he began a state visit on Wednesday, seeking to refute any sense there was an "inescapable spiral" of tension between Beijing and the West.

Reuters

Diplomacy may no longer be off table in Ukraine

The recent face-to-face between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 gathering last month in New Delhi -- the first such high-level interaction since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, suggests that diplomacy may no longer be a dirty word.

Bangkok Post

Greens claim opposition leader ‘trying to ignite a culture war’ – as it happened

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Former ADF chief calls for release of secret report into security threat posed by climate crisis

Chris Barrie says global heating poses larger security threat than China, and Australians should be armed with this information

The Guardian - AU

China's Space Pioneer reaches orbit with Tianlong-2 rocket launch (video)

The launch of the Tianlong-2 rocket made history as the first liquid propellant rocket launched by a Chinese private company, which is the first start-up to successfully reach orbit on its first try.

Space

Crude Prices Supported by the Outlook for Tighter Global Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.29 (+0.36%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) closed down -2.04 (-0.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday settled mixed with crude posting a 2-1/4 month high. Crude prices have carryover support from Sunday when OPEC+ unexpectedly announced a -1.0...

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TikTok is to be banned from government devices over security fears. How big is the threat and could it soon be banned for everyone?

It's been announced TikTok is to be banned on government-issued devices. But what's the fuss about and what happens next?

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Macron faces delicate Ukraine balancing act in China

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron will visit China from Wednesday, hoping to dissuade Beijing from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine but without alienating a crucial trade and geopolitical player.

Bangkok Post

China’s Spring Canton Fair Resumes In-Person Expo

Tens of thousands of buyers from 203 countries sign up for resumption of Guangzhou trading event after three years of pandemic restrictions

Caixin Global

Analysis-China, Taiwan, US share interest in avoiding crisis over California visit

China, Taiwan and the United States all share a common interest in ensuring this week's California stopover by Taiwan's president gets the focus each thinks it deserves, but without setting off a new crisis.

Reuters

Mexico complains to China about US pressure over fentanyl

Mexico’s president has asked his Chinese counterpart for help in halting chemicals from China used by Mexican drug dealers to illegally produce fentanyl, while also complaining of “rude” U.S. pressure to curb the drug trade

The Independent UK

NZ's coming China headache over CPTPP trade deal

With both China and Taiwan vying to join the CPTPP, how will New Zealand politicians and officials handle the tensions of their competing bids?

Newsroom.co.nz

Florida police aren’t happy that DeSantis administration rule grounds popular drones

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Police departments across Florida are shelving millions of dollars in aerial drones because of a new Gov. Ron DeSantis administration rule that takes effect Wednesday.

Miami Herald

Crude Prices Erase Early Gains on U.S. Economic Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.25 (-0.31%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is down -4.50 (-1.63%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is down -0.017 (-0.817%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning erased early gains and turned lower on signs of a slowdown...

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Is A Copper Rally on the Horizon?

Copper is sitting in the middle of its trading range since March 2022. At just under $4 per pound, the price had consolidated throughout Q1 2023. The red nonferrous metals with increasing demand and applications could be on a launchpad to the upside to another in a long series of…

Reuters

Vatican says China has unilaterally appointed bishop to Shanghai

Chinese authorities have appointed a new bishop to Shanghai, the Vatican said on Tuesday, in an apparent violation of a bilateral pact between the two states.

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Stock Indexes Slide After Factory Orders Decline More Than Expected

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is down -0.3%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is down - 0.06%. This morning the US Census...

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French and European leaders visit China, the 'systemic rival'

French President Emmanuel Macron is in China for a four-day visit, hoping to dissuade Beijing from directly supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The French leader won't want to alienate a crucial trade and geopolitical player. Macron is accompanied by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

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For Taiwan, war in Ukraine serves as potent reminder of threat from China

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan has shown unwavering support for Kyiv. The invasion of a young democracy by its larger neighbour is indeed a situation that hits close to home in Taiwan. Though the archipelago is more than 8,000 kilometres away, the situation facing Ukrainians…

Bangkok Post

‘Asian Monetary Fund’ idea revived

China is open to talks with Malaysia on forming an Asian Monetary Fund, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, reviving a decades-old proposal to reduce reliance on the dollar.

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Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Climb as Interest Rate Hike Concerns Recede

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.31% at a 1-1/2 month high, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.37% at a 7-1/2 month high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher on reduced interest rate concerns. Monday’s economic...

The New Daily

Experts divided over TikTok ban

All social media companies pass on data to governments, so why is TikTok being singled out in a game of 'whack-a-mole'?

Bangkok Post

China decries Philippine-US base deal

BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Washington was “endangering regional peace” in a new deal with the Philippines that will result in four additional bases being used by US troops, including one near the disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Lashes Out at China for Support of Russia in Ukraine War

The European Union's foreign policy chief on Tuesday lashed out at China for its support of Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine and called it "a blatant violation" of Beijing's United Nations commitments. "There cannot be siding with the aggressor," Josep Borrell said.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump to surrender after hush-money indictment

The extraordinary scene in Manhattan will mark the first time a former US president will face criminal charges. Plus, why so many Americans hate – and love – the AR-15

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