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World Bank Says Recoveries in Asian Economies Losing Steam

Developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their recoveries stall as productivity lags, the World Bank said in a report released Friday. The report forecasts that growth in the region including China will pick up pace this year after the world's No.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Embattled Macron heads to China, leaving burning Paris behind

French President Emmanuel Macron will head to China next week for a rare visit to the rising superpower, in an awkward balancing act between his global statesman ambitions and his struggle to contain embarrassing pension protests at home.

Reuters

Tesla Said To Plan US Battery Cell Factory Using CATL's LFP Tech

As with Ford's LFP cell plant in Michigan, Tesla's factory would be wholly owned by the US EV maker while the LFP technology would be licensed from CATL.

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'Petrodollar' at risk as TotalEnergies sells LNG to China in yuan

Chinese and French energy companies this week finalised the first-ever deal on liquified natural gas (LNG) in China settled in the renminbi yuan currency. The trade, involving 65,000 tons of LNG imported from the United Arab Emirates, marks a major step in Beijing's attempts to undermine the US dollar as…

Radio France Internationale

Historic English pottery rolls out coronation souvenirs

A British manufacturer of fine bone china is busy making “God Save The King” commemorative plates and mugs for King Charles II's May 6 coronation

The Independent UK

Chinese Companies Rush for US Listings ahead of New Rules

The number of US IPOs by Chinese firms jumped in March, as some of them rushed to set up offshore listings before rules take effect that will complicate the process, though with markets jittery, several met with a tepid response. Seven Chinese firms including Chanson International and Hongli Group have…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China's overtures to foreign firms fall on familiar ears at 'Asia's Davos'

'China is open for business' was the message its newly-appointed Premier Li Qiang delivered this week to the Boao Forum, an international summit sometimes touted as Asia's answer to the World Economic Forum's meetings in Davos.

Reuters

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Britain joins Australia and 10 other nations in Pacific trade pact

The UK has struck a deal to join an 11-country trans-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan and Australia as it looks to deepen ties in the region and

The New Daily

Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand

Supporters of a Chinese Christian church say more than 60 members have been detained in Thailand, raising fears they may be returned to their home country where they face possible persecution

The Independent UK

China factory activity grows at slower pace in March

A government survey shows China’s factory activity grew at a slower pace in March but was stronger than expected following the end of anti-virus restrictions

The Independent UK

China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan as it struggles with external liquidity

Pakistani Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday China had rolled over a $2 billion loan that matured last week, providing relief during the South Asian nation's acute balance of payment crisis.

Reuters

So Long, My Son to ET: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

A heartbreaking drama about the emotional fallout of China’s one-child rule, and Spielberg’s miraculous classic about a cute little alien

The Guardian - UK

Australia says ‘deep concerns’ over journalist detained in China

Chinese-Australian Cheng Lei has yet to receive a verdict after more than two and a half years in detention.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong transgender protesters say government is not abiding by landmark ruling

A group of Hong Kong transgender people staged a small protest on Friday against a delay by authorities in changing the gender indicated on their identity documents, saying they have yet to be fully recognised despite a landmark court ruling in February.

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China stages combat patrols after warning Taiwan about U.S. speaker meeting

Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line on Friday carrying out combat readiness patrols, Taiwan's defence ministry said, days after Beijing threatened retaliation if President Tsai Ing-wen meets U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.36% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.64%

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World Bank says recoveries in Asian economies losing steam

The World Bank says developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their recoveries stall as productivity lags

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Opinion: Significance of Jack Ma’s Reappearance Should Not be Underestimated

Alibaba co-founder’s well-publicized visit to a local school signals a shift in China’s treatment of big tech

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Appoints New Ambassador to Somalia

US President Joe Biden has nominated Richard Riley to be the next US Ambassador to Somalia, according to the Somali National News Agency. Riley will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, replacing Larry Andre, who has served as the US Ambassador to Somalia since January 2022. Previously, Riley worked at…

The Conversation

Accidents on Chinese projects are rampant, but why does Indonesia's economy still depend on China?

Chinese investment in Indonesia has been under the spotlight again this year, after a deadly riot at a nickel processing and refining plant of PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI) in North Morowali, Central Sulawesi. One Chinese and one Indonesian worker died in the incident. The company belongs to China-based Jiangsu…

Reuters

Australia concerned by delays in trial of journalist detained in China

Australia said it has "deep concerns" about delays in the case of Australian journalist Cheng Lei who faced a closed door trial in Beijing on national security charges a year ago.

The Independent UK

Japan FM to visit China amid friction over detained Japanese

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he will visit China this weekend for talks with his counterpart Qin Gang, becoming Japan’s first top diplomat to do so in more than three years amid growing frictions between the two countries including a recent flap over the detention of a Japanese national…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China: Gulf of Oman Exercises Enhanced Navies' Ability

A recent joint China-Iran-Russia navy exercise in Gulf of Oman enhanced the ability of the navies to conduct diversified maritime missions, China's defense ministry said on Thursday. The drills further deepened friendship and practical cooperation among the three countries, said Tan Kefei, a ministry spokesman. The three nations sent forces…

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: Alibaba Splits Into Six Business Units in Biggest Overhaul

The $220 billion e-commerce colossus will become a holding company and grant management and financing independence to the new enterprises

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