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US says China’s Tiananmen crackdown ‘won’t be forgotten’

Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protesters in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989 leaving an unknown number dead.

Al Jazeera

China to launch next crewed mission on Sunday to build space station

China will launch a spacecraft on Sunday carrying three astronauts to the core module of the unfinished Chinese space station, where they will work and live for six months as construction enters advanced stages.

Reuters

Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan

Hundreds of people gathered in Taipei on Saturday to commemorate China's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square 33 years ago.

Reuters

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Taiwan citizens turn to gun training as fears of China invasion grows

Taiwanese civilians are training to use firearms to prepare their country’s defences against a possible conflict with China as the war in Ukraine continues

The Independent UK

Richard Marles eyes meeting with US defence secretary at Singapore forum

Defence minister’s attendance at high-level security conference the latest in flurry of diplomatic activity by new Labor government

The Guardian - AU

What does the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown mean for China's youth 33 years later?

Unlike other Beijing kids, Steven Chen rarely went to Tiananmen Square with his parents when he was little. He found out why at a family gathering when he was eight.

ABC News

China blocks moves to step up protection of emperor penguins

Officials say China has blocked efforts to step up protection of emperor penguins that are increasingly threatened by the effects global warming is having on their natural habitat in Antarctica

The Independent UK

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‘We don’t need to be reactive’: New Zealand keeps faith in its foreign policy amid China Pacific push

Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta accepts China has become more assertive in the region but says approach will remain essentially unchanged

The Guardian - AU

Here's How Analysts Reacted To Microsoft's Outlook Revision

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) updated its Q4 and FY23 guidance due to recent unfavorable currency headwinds. Microsoft cited an incremental $460 million headwind from FX to its total revenue guidance issued in late April, representing slightly less than a 100bps delta on total revenue. Microsoft now expects revenue of $51.94 billion - $52.74 billion…

Benzinga

The Guardian view on Hong Kong’s freedoms: gone, but not forgotten

Editorial: China has silenced dissent in the city, but exiles are finding ways to keep its spirit alive

The Guardian - UK

Starbucks Reopens China Stores: Bloomberg

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX) is reopening its stores in China after a resurgence in the COVID-19 cases prompted the closure of business activities in the country, Bloomberg reported. The coffeehouse chain has reopened 600 out of its 940 stores. The report added that the company plans to offer only online orders but will…

Benzinga

Tesla pauses hiring, Musk says need to cut staff by 10%: Reuters

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric carmaker needs to cut staff by around 10%, noting he had a “super bad feeling” about the economy, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.

Tribune News Service

Hong Kong’s Tiananmen memorials muted for third year running

Hong Kong memorials for the anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre will be absent for the third year in a row on Saturday, as COVID curbs and a crackdown on freedoms suppress public recognition of the event.

Tribune News Service

Canada says ‘unprofessional’ China is buzzing its military aircraft in international airspace

Chinese aircraft reportedly approached those of Canada several times between 26 April and 26 May when it was monitoring North Korea sanction evasions

The Independent UK

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Top Gun: Maverick restores Taiwan flag on Tom Cruise’s iconic jacket after controversy

Moviegoers in Taiwan broke out into applause during an advanced screening of Top Gun: Maverick when they saw their flag on Tom Cruise's iconic jacket.

The Independent UK

As COVID retreats, dragon boat races return in south China

Dragon boat races have returned in parts of China for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic in late 2019 as restrictions are lifted along with a major drop in COVID-19 cases

The Independent UK

China ‘one of the worst abusers of religious freedom in the world’, says US

China has been designated ‘country of particular concern’ regarding religious rights every year since 1999

The Independent UK

Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch

Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion and experts suggest the vessel could be launched soon

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Report: China-linked Twitter harassment targets female Asian journalists who work for western news outlets

The campaign appears to be part of Chinese government efforts to silence criticism of Beijing abroad.

Reuters

Russia, China not interested in working with U.S. on N.Korea - U.S envoy

China and Russia are clearly not interested in working with the United States to manage North Korea's nuclear and missile arsenal, Washington's nuclear envoy said on Friday, after Beijing and Moscow vetoed a U.S. proposal for new sanctions.

Benzinga

Nio's ES7 To Start Selling In China: What That Means For EV Startup

Nio, Inc.'s (NYSE: NIO) newest SUV, the ES7, could arrive on time despite the supply and logistics challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 disruptions.

The Independent UK

China and Australia's dueling Pacific tours make final stops

The foreign ministers of Australia and China were both making their final stops Friday on what has become an island-hopping diplomatic duel in the South Pacific

Reuters

WTO seeks fish, vaccine deals as war ignites trade tensions

The World Trade Organization will host ministers from across the globe this month with the aim of striking deals on fish and vaccines, testing the world's ability to set trade rules at a time of mounting tensions.

The Independent UK

Asian shares rise, China trading closed for national holiday

Asian shares have risen amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and COVID-19 restrictions easing in China

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand defeats Wang Hao for third straight win to remain on top in Norway

STAVANGER (Norway): Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

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