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Yellen warns of 'geopolitical coercion' by Russia, China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said the global economy was facing "significant headwinds" and the United States was working to shore up its supply chains and guard against "geopolitical coercion" by Russia, China and others.

Reuters

U.S. Universities Continue to Falter in World Rankings as China Rises

The U.S.'s pre-eminence among the world's top research universities continues to diminish, according to a new global ranking, while Chinese universities are on the rise, producing a greater quantity and higher quality of research than ever before.

Bangkok Post

Five key takeaways from Biden’s National Security Strategy

Report on US security and foreign policy priorities focuses on competition with China and efforts to constrain Russia.

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US will soon need to deter two major nuclear powers for first time, White House says

New national security strategy warns of Russia as more immediate threat and China as long-term competitor

The Guardian - US

Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs

The White House has laid out a national security strategy aimed at checking an ascendant China and a more assertive Russia

The Independent UK

China establishing overseas police presence in Australia and around the world

Beijing has set up dozens of overseas police stations and "contact points" which it says are to help hold Chinese citizens living abroad accountable for crimes.

ABC News

China needs $17 trillion to meet climate goals

Climate change poses a significant threat to China, especially for its teeming, economically critical coastal cities.

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Money is 'A Made Up Thing' — but that doesn't change rising inflation

Author and podcaster Jacob Goldstein says we don't think of money as a technology, but we should. He traces the first paper currency to China's Sichuan province, and ponders the Fed's next move.

WEKU

India, China hold consultations ahead of important Communist Party Congress in Beijing

Both sides held ‘candid’ talks on bilateral ties, international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement

The Hindu

Biden's national security plan takes aim at China, Russia

The White House rolled out a long-delayed national security strategy on Wednesday that seeks to contain China's rise while reemphasizing the importance of working with allies to tackle challenges confronting democratic nations.

Reuters

Unique political fault lines in Taiwan complicate China resistance

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the Taiwanese government seeks to respond to China’s unification pressure campaign, a significant impediment is the self-governing island’s own political polarization — which, in some respects, is worsening.

Tribune News Service

Nearly eight months into Ukraine war, EU still biggest buyer of Russian crude

NEW DELHI: It's been nearly 8 months since Russia invaded Ukraine, leading to the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II.

The Times of India

Oil Falls as Strong Dollar and Recession Fears Weigh

Oil futures fell on Wednesday as a gloomy economic outlook and a strong dollar outweighed supply concerns stemming from last week's OPEC+ cut to its production target. Brent crude futures were down $1.42, or 1.5 %, at $92.87 a barrel by 1315 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Attempting to reassert its once-dominant influence, US has a tough sell in Latin America

LIMA, Peru — When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was meeting with Pedro Castillo in Lima, the Peruvian president was facing impeachment for a litany of charges — and not for the first time.

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Sports Illustrated

The WTA’s Return to China Is Going to Be Uncomfortable

Also in this week’s mailbag: a discussion of Maria Sakkari’s oscillating career and a consideration of the height of chair umpires’s seats.

Reuters

China, with 'fighting spirit', says it put national interest first in last five years

China's Communist Party has "prioritised national interests" and displayed a "fighting spirit" in the past five years, it said on Wednesday, in the most explicit acknowledgement yet that it has put domestic factors first in dealings with other countries.

Evening Standard

China on march as Oxford marks 7th year running as top university

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 rate 1,799 institutions from 104 countries

The Hindu

Prior to Industrial Revolution, global living standards were very low, says economic historian Jared Rubin

Britain industrialised first, and several other nations in Western Europe and North America followed soon thereafter, says Jared Rubin

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Daily Mirror

How will Twitter change under Elon Musk now £40bn deal is back on?

Elon Musk confirmed he was buying Twitter to the tune of £40billion earlier this year, and after numerous setbacks it is finally back on track. He has big plans for the platform, and here’s how it could change

The Times of India

China shows off missiles to counter US ahead of party congress

BEIJING: China has allowed rare, close-up access to some of its most advanced ballistic missiles, as President Xi Jinping touts efforts to deter the US ahead of a key leadership reshuffle next week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Signals No End to Zero-Covid Curbs

China's state media on Wednesday signaled no let-up in its strict zero-Covid policy to guard against coronavirus strains, publishing an editorial -- the fourth this week ahead of the Communist Party Congress -- vowing to never "lie flat" on virus controls. The messaging dashes widespread hopes from the Chinese public…

Asharq Al-Awsat

LVMH Sales Jump as Strong Dollar Boosts Europe Demand

French luxury goods giant LVMH (LVMH.PA) beat market forecasts in the third quarter, posting a sharp rise in sales as wealthy shoppers splashed out on fashion and Americans in Europe made the most of the strong dollar. The world's biggest luxury group, home to fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton…

The Independent UK

Observer: No matter who climbs Beijing's ranks, Xi rules

For decades, Chinese journalist Ho Pin has made accurate predictions about who would ascend into the ranks of China's leadership

Reuters

Solomon Island police officers head to China for training

A group of 32 police officers from the South Pacific nation of Solomon Islands has flown to China to train in policing techniques and improve their understanding of Chinese culture, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force said in a statement.

Zenger

Elon Musk Invites Heat Over His Taiwan Proposal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk found himself in hot water over his suggestion to make Taiwan a “special administrative zone” under Beijing.

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