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Chinese Demand For Exotic Cures Has Donkey Population Plunging In South Africa

The rising demand in China for a gelatin called "ejiao," obtained from donkeys, has pushed South Africa's humbler creature population to plunge.

Benzinga

TikTok’s Chinese Twin Wins Rights to Stream FIFA World Cup

China's state broadcasting behemoth has picked the short video app as a partner to deliver the tournament to Chinese fans online

Caixin Global

A century of war, fascism and death

Billionaires won't give up on corporate rule. The angry masses embrace fascist demagogues. This won't end well

Salon

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Huge 20ft sinkhole swallows road in London street causing motorbike to fall inside

Police were called to the scene in Bexleyheath, south-east London, at around 9.30pm, with dramatic pictures showing a crater spanning the width of the residential road

Daily Mirror

Hong Kong plunges lower in global human rights index

Region now on par with Saudi Arabia in some indicators – and coming closer to converging with China

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong Palace Museum aims to engage city's youth with Chinese culture

Hong Kong's new Palace Museum, a gift from Beijing to marks 25th anniversary of the territory's return to Chinese rule, aims to engage the city's younger generation with Chinese culture, its director said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Two Chinese rights lawyers face trial for state subversion

Two prominent Chinese rights lawyers are set to go on trial behind closed doors this week on charges of state subversion, campaign groups said, part of a clampdown on dissent and rights activism under President Xi Jinping.

Reuters

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China’s Xi stresses deep affection for Hong Kong in state media

Chinese state media trumpeted President Xi Jinping’s “deep affection” for Hong Kong, as speculation builds that he’ll travel to the city for handover anniversary celebrations on July 1.

Bangkok Post

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 1.2% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.43%

Caixin Global

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan

Sri Lanka will hold a donor conference with China, India and Japan as it seeks overseas assistance to find a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.

Reuters

One in 10 Aussies trust China’s government - survey

Just over one in 10 Australians have faith in the Chinese government to act responsibly in international affairs, according to a new survey, amid attempts to resume diplomatic links between the nations under the country’s new Labor leadership.

Bangkok Post

Two Chinese activists face trial over civil society summit

Two men are accused of ‘subverting state power’, as new human rights index ranks China last.

Al Jazeera

Time Marches On: Watches Get Snazzier And Prices Fall

The wristwatch industry is being radically changed, thanks to new technology and improved functionality.

Zenger

US officials find China-Solomon Islands security deal 'very troubling', internal emails reveal

Internal emails reveal United States officials described the signing of a security pact between China and Solomon Islands as "very troubling".

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Asharq Al-Awsat

New Ambassadors, Shura Council Member Sworn in Before King Salman

Several new Saudi ambassadors and a member of the Shura council were sworn in before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the al-Salam palace in Jeddah. The new ambassadors include the Kingdom’s envoys to China, Nepal, Peru, Georgia, Sri…

Benzinga

Elon Musk Reacts To Prediction Of Volkswagen Overtaking Tesla By 2024

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday dismissed a recent Bloomberg Intelligence forecast that estimates Germany’s Volkswagen Group (OTC:

The Independent UK

South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate

Major flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in southern China, with more rain expected

AAP

Push for Aust-Pacific 'web of friendship'

The head of the Lowy Institute has called for Australia to meaningfully re-engage with the Pacific, saying the country's focus on the region has dropped.

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Volkswagen ID. Aero Sedan Concept Teased Before June 27 Debut

The production version of VW's first fully-electric sedan will be initially sold in China.

ABC News

US implements import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang over allegations of forced labour, genocide against Uyghurs

The US is rallying its allies against forced labour as it begins implementing an import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang region.

The Times of India

India to resist anti-US messaging at BRICS summit with Xi, Putin

NEW DELHI: India is expected to push back against an anticipated effort by Chinese President Xi Jinping to use this year’s BRICS summit as a platform to highlight his efforts to build an alternative to the US-led global order, according to Indian officials with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters

China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities

Heatwaves in northern and central China drove up electricity demand to record levels as millions switched on air conditioners to escape the sweltering conditions, while floodwaters in the south submerged villages and trapped city residents.

Bangkok Post

Chinese demand for exotic cures switches to donkey skins

MAGALIESBURG, South Africa: Chinese demand for traditional medicines has sent poachers hunting for African animals from rhinos to pangolins. Now a humbler creature is threatened - donkeys.

The Guardian - AU

Public service shake-up continues with four new secretaries for government departments – as it happened

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Caixin Global

Apple Job Listing Indicates CarPlay Push in China

Maker of iPhone seeks automotive software engineers in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen to help with system certification

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