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Japan overlooks technological treasures it already has right under its feet

There is growing concern about Japan's science and technology. Although Japan has been putting a lot of effort into becoming a "science and technology-oriented country," its international standing has actually declined in recent years. According to a report released last year by the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry,…

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Thousands evacuated as heat causes wildfires in Europe and north Africa

Portugal declares ‘state of contingency’ as France, Spain and Morocco also battle fires, while record heat hits China

The Guardian - UK

China's President Xi says security measures in Xinjiang should become regular

China will make security measures in Xinjiang a regular fixture while requiring Islamic practices to conform to Chinese sensibilities, President Xi Jinping said on Friday during a visit to the northwestern frontier region, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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Shenzhen struggles under weight of lost jobs, dwindling profits and demand woes

HONG KONG: Late last month, Zeng Zhao, who runs a Shenzhen tech company developing educational software and has been looking to hire a new software engineer, was surprised to find a large number of experienced but jobless engineers seeking work in China’s tech hub.

Bangkok Post

EU, Southeast Asia to hold first full summit amid security fears

EU and Southeast Asian nations will hold their first full summit in December, a sign that the two blocs are looking for closer ties amid concerns over security threats from China and Russia, officials told Reuters.

Reuters

Asean, EU to hold first full summit amid security fears

BRUSSELS: The European Union and Southeast Asian nations will hold their first full summit in December, a sign that the two blocs are looking for closer ties amid concerns over security threats from China and Russia, officials said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Ali Velshi: Biden can't fix the economy

From sky-high food prices to rising interest rates, here's why we're heading into recession — and what happens next

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China will agree to aid ‘at some point’: Sri Lanka envoy

BEIJING: Sri Lanka is continuing negotiations with China for as much as $4 billion in aid and is confident Beijing will agree “at some point,” according to a top envoy.

The Times of India

China hosts political dialogue with Pacific on same day as regional leaders meet

China hosted a separate political dialogue with Pacific island countries on the same day Pacific Island Forum leaders met and agreed to resolve security issues within "the family", highlighting rising geopolitical competition in the region.

Reuters

Russia's neighbours are looking towards the EU or China for protection

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s increasingly explicit imperial ambitions to reconstitute a Russian empire from the ashes of the Soviet Union has raised considerable fears among former members.

The Conversation

Hong Kong court jails young men who tried fleeing to Taiwan by boat

Seven Hong Kong men who tried to flee Hong Kong by speedboat to escape protest related charges were on Friday sentenced to between seven and 10 months imprisonment for acts to "pervert the course of justice".

Reuters

China Officials Haul in Alibaba Execs over Massive Data Heist

Alibaba shares sank on Friday after a report said the tech giant's executives had been called in for meetings with Chinese officials over the theft of a vast police database. A hacker last month put on sale what they claimed was the personal information of hundreds of millions of Chinese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China's Xi urges unity on rare visit to once-restive Xinjiang

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Xinjiang this week, making his first trip in eight years to the once-restive northwestern frontier region where the United States has accused China of genocide against the mostly Muslim Uyghur minority.

Reuters

Burberry sales hit by Covid outbreaks in Mainland China

Brand now expects a ‘currency tail wind’ of £190 million on revenue and £90 million on profit

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Dalai Lama travels to remote Ladakh region bordering China

The exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has arrived in India's remote Ladakh region bordering China where he received a rousing reception

Evening Standard

Rio Tinto warns on darkening global economic outlook

FTSE 100 metals miner points to eurozone supply bottlenecks and China’s Covid lockdowns

The Guardian - UK

Burberry sales fall 35% in China on back of COVID lockdowns

Lola handbag range and signature trenchcoat give luxury fashion retailer boost elsewhere

The Independent UK

Pacific island national leaders declare climate emergency

Pacific island national leaders have declared a climate emergency and agreed to try to bring Kiribati back to the region’s main diplomatic grouping

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China increasingly expected to drop ban on Australian coal as nation's economic woes deepen

Expectations that China's leader Xi Jinping will reverse his unofficial ban on Australian coal imports are growing as the country's economic problems continue to mount.

The Guardian - UK

Chess: England target first Olympiad medal this century in Chennai

Russia are banned, China are absent, the US favourites hope to hold off India, while Ukraine could spring a surprise

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: China GDP reveals Covid impact, Burberry shares slide

China’s Covid lockdowns slowed the country’s GDP growth to 0.4% in the second quarter, weaker-than-expected figures revealed today.

The Guardian - UK

Company insolvencies jump 40% in England and Wales; China’s growth slumps – as it happened

Pandemic and economic uncertainty caused by Brexit have added to pressures on businesses, insolvency expert says

The Independent UK

China leader Xi visits Xinjiang amid human rights concerns

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited the northwestern Xinjiang region this week amid concerns over China's detention of a million or more members of primarily Muslim ethnic native minorities

The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed after China says growth weakened in 2Q

Asian share prices are mixed after China reported its economy contracted by 2.6% in the last quarter as virus shutdowns kept businesses closed and people at home

Bangkok Post

UBS, Citi among banks hit by Asia rich clients’ pullback

A slump in client trading activity in Asia is threatening to slow a lucrative earner for the world’s biggest wealth managers.

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