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Huazhu Group Stock Gains On Q1 Earnings Beat

Huazhu Group Ltd (NASDAQ:HTHT) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 15.2% year-on-year to $423 million, beating the consensus of $378.25 million. The occupancy rate for all legacy-Huazhu hotels in operation was 59.2%, down 700 basis points Y/Y. Blended RevPAR (revenue per available room) was RMB132 versus RMB138 the previous year. The operating…

Benzinga

After two months, a scarred Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown ends

Following two months of frustration, despair and economic loss, Shanghai's draconian COVID-19 lockdown ended at midnight on Wednesday morning, prompting celebrations tempered with fear that an outbreak could return.

Reuters

Germany's Merck To Launch Semiconductor Base In China

German semiconductor supplier of chemicals and materials Merck KGaA (OTC:MKKGY) forged a contract with local authorities to open a semiconductor base in China's Zhangjiagang, Reuters reports. The new 69-acre base will house production plants for thin-film materials and electronic specialty gasses, warehouses, and operation centers. Previously Merck disclosed plans to invest at least…

Benzinga

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As China’s Economy Falters, Be Careful What You Wish For

Why Western schadenfreude about Beijing’s economic troubles is misplaced.

Foreign Policy

Advocates denounce UN official's China visit as "ultimate betrayal"

A top UN human rights official repeated Beijing's Xinjiang propaganda

Axios

Top Gun's Maverick risks China's anger with Taiwan flag on jacket

Tom Cruise isn’t simply taking on what appears to be Russian-made fighter jets in his update to the 1986 classic “Top Gun”: He’s also angering China.

Tribune News Service

What's Going On With Alibaba Stock Today?

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) shares are trading higher Tuesday as China prepares to lift COVID-19 lockdown measures, beginning June 1.

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3 ways Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine is affecting the former Soviet region

The war in Ukraine is dividing the former Soviet region, making it poorer and less secure. Russia will take advantage of this.

The Conversation

India, China agree to hold next round of military talks soon

The situation in eastern Ladakh was reviewed at a meeting held under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs

The Hindu

Next Hong Kong leader says city must work harder at COVID-19

Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive, John Lee, says the city still has to work hard at controlling the coronavirus and boosting vaccination rates

The Independent UK

South Pacific island nations remain wary of Beijing

BEIJING/JAKARTA -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with his counterparts from 10 South Pacific island nations in Fiji. According to Australian media, the Chinese government presented a draft agreement that includes strengthening security cooperation, but the parties failed to reach consensus because of opposition by at…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Xi says China to strengthen, broaden bilateral ties with Zambia

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Zambian counterpart on a telephone call on Tuesday that China is willing to strengthen and broaden bilateral ties with Zambia, according to a Chinese state television report.

Reuters

Moving to strengthen ties with Pacific isles

The United States and Australia are moving to counter China's active engagement with South Pacific island nations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

College changes name of China centre following transparency criticism

Jesus’ College’s centre on China will need to state its commitment to academic freedom on its website, a review says.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Shanghai moves towards ending two-month Covid lockdown as restrictions ease

Officials in Shanghai have announced plans to reopen China’s largest city on Wednesday following a two-month Covid lockdown.

The Independent UK

Sea feud with China flares as Marcos prepares for presidency

The Philippine government has announced a new diplomatic protest against China over disputes in the South China Sea

The Guardian - UK

Mongolia under pressure to align with Russia and China

Landlocked state is pursuing neutrality despite neighbours’ efforts to create triangle of anti-western cooperation

The Independent UK

China's foreign minister arrives in Tonga on Pacific tour

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Tonga on Tuesday as he continued his regional island-hopping tour a day after failing to ink an ambitious deal with 10 South Pacific nations

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Philippines complains of Chinese fishing ban, 'harassment'

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said it had filed a diplomatic protest with China for unilaterally declaring a South China Sea fishing ban and complained also of harassment and violations of its jurisdiction by Beijing's coast guard.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure

Last week, in an unscripted moment, President Joe Biden warned bluntly that if China invades Taiwan, the United States will come to the island's defense.

Reuters

Test case Zambia exposes China's rookie status on debt relief - sources

China's lack of experience with tricky debt restructurings and slow coordination among its public lenders is holding up debt relief for Zambia, a test case for the top emerging market creditor, three sources familiar with the matter said.

The Hindu

The middle path for India in the new world disorder

The arena of the looming U.S.-China great power contest is Asia. Instead of aligning with any bloc, India should aim to create new pillars of the global order through engagement and partnership with middle powers

Reuters

Philippines complains of Chinese fishing ban and 'harassment' at sea

The Philippines on Tuesday said it had filed a diplomatic protest with China for unilaterally declaring a South China Sea fishing ban, and complained also of harassment and violations of its jurisdiction by Beijing's coast guard.

Al Jazeera

China sends 30 planes into Taiwan air defence zone

The US has accused China of ratcheting up tensions across the strait with ‘provocative’ incursions.

WEKU

Shanghai eases into gradually reopening from its COVID-19 lockdown

China's largest city and global financial hub plans to restore mass transit and gradually reopen schools

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