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China's Tiananmen Square demonstrations and crackdown

Saturday marks the 33rd anniversary of China's bloody crackdown of pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own people.

Reuters

Zara Owner Inditex Set to Benefit from Higher Prices

Fashion giant Zara's owner Inditex is expected to report bumper first-quarter earnings next week, benefiting from raising prices more than rivals without damaging its sales, analysts said. As a cost of living crisis intensifies across the region, Europe's retailers are facing a tricky balancing act between passing on rising supply…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Journalist detained in China denied calls, partner says

The Australian partner of a journalist who has been detained in China for nearly two years says she is being denied the chance to speak with her family and consular staff, and her health is declining due to a poor prison diet

The Independent UK

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Samoa’s PM says China’s expectation of Pacific-wide deal ‘something we could not agree to’

Regional matters must be taken to Pacific Islands Forum, says Fiame Naomi Mata’afa after countries declined deal with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

FBI: Iran-backed Hackers Targeted Boston Children's Hospital

Hackers sponsored by the Iranian government last year attempted a "despicable" cyberattack against Boston Children's Hospital that threatened to disrupt services to patients, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Wednesday. Wray, in a speech delivered at a conference hosted by Boston College, detailed the incident as he warned about the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cheng Lei's partner Nick Coyle breaks his silence about her detention in China

The partner of detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei has broken his silence for the first time, revealing her consular access in China has been cut off.

ABC News

Cotton rally squeezes Asian garment makers, threatens Covid recovery

MUMBAI/DHAKA: A near doubling in benchmark cotton futures to 11-year highs, hard on the heels of a spike in freight and fuel prices, is clobbering Asian apparel makers while their global retail customers are reluctant to soak up the extra costs.

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US, Taiwan Launch New Trade Pact

Biden administration officials said the U.S.-Taiwan deal would boost bilateral digital and clean energy trade and that the two partners would open talks to further technology trade and investments.

The News Lens

China's foreign minister heads to Papua New Guinea amid tensions over election

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives on Thursday in Papua New Guinea, where tensions are high in the lead-up to a national election and an official told media Beijing's proposal for a regional security pact has caused resentment.

Reuters

China says it will work with Russia to promote ‘real democracy’

China’s top diplomat said Beijing will work with Moscow to promote “real democracy,” reaffirming his country’s ties with Russia.

Tribune News Service

Earthquakes kill 4 people, damage houses in southwest China

Two earthquakes have killed four people and damaged houses in southwestern China

The Independent UK

The Long Arm of Authoritarianism

How Dictators Reach Across Borders to Shut Down Dissent

Foreign Affairs

West demands publication of UN’s long-awaited Xinjiang report

Michelle Bachelet’s report on alleged rights abuses in China’s Uyghur region remains under wraps despite recent six-day tour

The Guardian - UK

Carbon emissions dip, at least briefly, in China: study

China has seen a notable dip in its carbon emissions over the past three quarters — but it’s not clear how long the drop will continue

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

The rejection of China’s deal shows the Pacific will not be used as a geopolitical pawn

Pacific leaders have sent a strong message that countries who want to partner with them must treat them with respect and take action on climate change

ABC News

China's visit to Pacific highlights growing threat to journalism in the region

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's whirlwind visit to the Pacific has seen press conferences and media access heavily restricted, highlighting the growing threat to journalism in the region.

Reuters

U.S. is ready to implement ban on Xinjiang goods on June 21

U.S. authorities are ready to implement a ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region when a law requiring it becomes enforceable later in June, a U.S. Customs official said on Wednesday, adding that a "very high" level of evidence would be required for an exemption.

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Will the change of Australian government end the trade war with China?

The trade war between Beijing and Canberra is hurting both sides greatly, but will the change of Australian government bring it to an end?

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Here's Why Analysts Slashed Price Targets On Ambarella Post Q1 Results

Analysts slashed their price targets on Ambarella, Inc (NASDAQ: AMBA)

AAP

Partners must 'treat Pacific with respect'

The EU's Indo-Pacific envoy says the sovereignty of Pacific island nations must be respected and the region should be supported by the EU, Australia and the US.

Newsroom.co.nz

Lin Lang: A billionaire horse exporter's change in fortunes

How did billionaire Chinese businessman Lin Lang end up exporting thoroughbred horses from New Zealand to China - and why has the lucrative business come to a halt?

Newsroom.co.nz

The differences between NZ and Australia are becoming too great

A joint approach by NZ and Australia to Pacific issues is needed more than ever. A reinvigorated Canberra Pact would be a chance to recharge their historical relationship, says Peter Dunne

The Independent UK

WHO: COVID "getting worse, not better" in North Korea

A top official at the World Health Organization said the U.N. health agency assumes the coronavirus outbreak in North Korea is “getting worse, not better,” despite the secretive country’s recent claims that COVID-19 is slowing there

Benzinga

Zhong Yang Stock Soars 300%: What's Going On?

Shares of China-based online brokerage firm Zhong Yang Financial Group (NASDAQ: TOP) are soaring Wednesday amid post-IPO volatility.

Benzinga

Tencent Stops Assuring Pay Hike On Promotion As Part Of Its Cost Cutting Measure

Tencent Holding Ltd (OTC:TCEHY) stopped guaranteeing a pay raise upon promotion amid a more comprehensive cost-cutting drive, Reuters reports. However, Tencent assured an annual salary review to consider an individual's contribution and performance. The policy change reflects the changing circumstances of China's technology giants, hit hard by a bruising regulatory crackdown and a slowing…

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