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China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

The global rivalry between the United States and China has been a recurring backdrop during Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Africa

The Independent UK

Japan foreign minister Hayashi to visit Beijing on Saturday

Japan Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday he will visit Beijing for two days from Saturday to discuss a range of issues, including the detention of an Astellas Pharma Inc employee.

Reuters

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America

The Independent UK

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America’s Looming Munitions Crisis

How to fill the missile gap.

Foreign Affairs

World Bank maintains Thailand's 2023 growth outlook at 3.6%

The Thai economy is expected to grow by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and strong pent-up demand following China's reopening, the World Bank said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

White House tries to keep China calm while Taiwan’s President Tsai visits US

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is going to unprecedented lengths to play down the importance of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the United States this week, as officials try to keep an already soured relationship with China from getting any worse.

Tribune News Service

Russian ‘invasion was wrong’: Views from China on war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some in China have abandoned their initial support for Russia and Putin.

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Australia concerned journalist still awaits verdict in China

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government remains deeply concerned that Australian journalist Cheng Lei has not learned of a verdict a year after standing trial in China on national security charges

The Independent UK

Tesla pursues building a new US Plant with China’s dominant battery maker

Tesla Inc. is looking to build a battery plant in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter, in what would likely be a controversial arrangement with China’s dominant electric-vehicle battery manufacturer.

Tribune News Service

In New York, Taiwan leader says ties with US ‘closer than ever’

Beijing has condemned Tawain President Tsai Ing-wen’s stop in the US, with a Chinese official pledging to ‘fight back’.

Al Jazeera

Global crises put China at an advantage

As they say, you can't make this up. In the course of just over a week, China and Russia reaffirmed their friendship and military ties, the Iranian regime proxies lashed out with rockets at US forces in neighbouring Syria, North Korea shot off a few more missiles, France was rocked…

Bangkok Post

Xi facing calls in China to rethink 'no first use' nuclear arms policy

BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing calls in China to rethink its "no first use" policy for nuclear weapons, a pledge not to use nuclear weapons unless attacked with such arms.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China envoy warns EU of ‘peril’ from following US on trade curbs

Ambassador to bloc urges resistance to ‘unwarranted’ pressure and says Beijing will not be ‘trampled’

Financial Times

U.S. stresses need for 'Cold War'-era crisis mechanisms with China

Efforts to build a floor under U.S.-China relations have yet to be successful and coming months will determine if it is possible to reestablish constructive diplomacy with Beijing, a top White House official said on Thursday, stressing the need for "Cold War"-era hotlines and other crisis mechanisms.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Transcript of AP interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

AP Executive Editor Julie Pace interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Zelenskyy visited the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, which still faces regular shelling from Russian forces, and northern towns in the Sumy region that were liberated shortly after the war began a year ago.

Barchart

Crude Closes Higher on Dollar Weakness and Equity Optimism

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) on Thursday closed up +1.40 (+1.92%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) closed up +0.05 (+0.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday posted moderate gains. Dollar weakness Thursday supported energy prices. Also, Thursday's rally in the S&P 500 to a 3-1/2 week high bolsters...

Newcastle Herald

Head back to the future for frugal living, and it may save the world

We may need to learn to live in a more careful way than we're used to here in the developed nations.

The Conversation

Ukraine recap: as spring arrives in Ukraine an offensive against Crimea could be on the cards

Over the past few weeks there have been a growing number of reports that Russia is recruiting workers and – according to some sources, using forced labour – to dig trenches and build fortifications in Crimea across areas they would be forced to defend were Ukraine to make the peninsula…

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Barchart

Crude Climbs on Dollar Weakness and Economic Optimism

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is up +1.22 (+1.67%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +0.50 (+0.19%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is down -0.070 (-3.21%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Dollar weakness today is pushing energy prices higher....

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ's uneasy stability with China

New Zealanders, especially NZ businesses, should temper their expectations of a strong relationship with China, says Jason Young

Fortune

China is trying to undermine the dollar. Where does crypto fit into this?

Hostile countries are trying to weaken the dominance of the U.S. dollar. Where does crypto fit in this?

Barchart

Markets Today: Stock Indexes Move Higher as Market Sentiment Improves

Morning Markets March S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.57% at a 3-week high, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.63% at a 1-week high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as a further easing of the banking turmoil boosts...

The Guardian - UK

Europe must reassess its relations with China, says EU chief

Ursula von der Leyen calls for ‘clear-eyed picture’ of risks as she prepares for Beijing trip

The Conversation

Dalai Lama identifies the reincarnation of Mongolia's spiritual leader – a preview of tensions around finding his own replacement

More than 5,600 people had gathered for a March 2023 ceremony in Dharamsala, India, when the Dalai Lama indicated toward a young child beside him.

Reuters

Taiwan, China must do 'everything possible' to avoid war- former president Ma

Taiwan and China must do everything possible to avoid war and it is the responsibility of both sides' leaders to ensure peace, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou told a senior Chinese official on Thursday.

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