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For China's leaders, 'lying flat' is scarier than Covid

In the US and Europe, the phrase "living with the virus" refers to reopening the economy and trusting that vaccines work. Not in China. In the public discourse, that would be tantamount to "lie flat," a catchphrase for encouraging inaction — an approach that has grown so popular that it…

The Times of India

Shanghai widens COVID testing as other Chinese cities impose curbs

Shanghai on Friday announced a record 21,000 new cases and a third consecutive day of COVID testing as a lockdown of its 26 million people showed no sign of easing and other Chinese cities tightened curbs - even in places with no recent infections.

Reuters

Is a global recession coming? In US, China risks are mounting

Ukraine war and China’s lockdowns among risks to global growth, although most economists say downturn unlikely in 2022.

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Covid-19: Shanghai races to build hundreds of thousands of isolation beds

SHANGHAI: Shanghai is transforming conference centers and conscripting neighboring provinces to create isolation facilities for hundreds of thousands of people, a sign of its commitment to a zero tolerance approach to Covid-19 amid China's worst outbreak to date.

The Times of India

Philippines' Pacquiao says he is not to be counted out of presidential race

Shrugging off his low rating in opinion polls, Philippine politician and former boxing star Manny Pacquiao says his impoverished roots make him the best person to be president, as he warned voters to avoid corruption-tainted candidates.

Reuters

'Tip of the iceberg': Taiwan's spy catchers hunt Chinese poachers of chip talent

Taiwan's spy catchers have launched probes into around 100 Chinese companies suspected of illegally poaching semiconductor engineers and other tech talent, a senior official at the island's Investigation Bureau told Reuters.

Reuters

China rips Pelosi over reported Taiwan trip, setting up showdown

China lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for reportedly planning a landmark trip to Taiwan that’s been delayed because she has COVID-19, setting up a showdown when her visit to Asia is rescheduled.

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Kansas researcher convicted of illegal secret China work

A researcher was convicted Thursday of illegally concealing work he was doing for China while employed at the University of Kansas

The Independent UK

China uses AI software to improve its surveillance capabilities

Dozens of Chinese firms have built software that uses artificial intelligence to sort data collected on residents, amid high demand from authorities seeking to upgrade their surveillance tools, a Reuters review of government documents shows.

Reuters

China shipbuilding for Taiwan firm likely aiding Chinese navy build-up - U.S. think tank

Contracts between China's top state-owned shipbuilding firm and Taiwan's leading shipping company are likely lowering the costs of upgrading China's navy, posing security concerns for the island claimed by Beijing, a U.S. think tank said on Thursday.

Reuters

Caroline Kennedy praises Australia’s bipartisan foreign policy despite PM’s claims on Labor and China

Nominee as US ambassador says there’s a lot more to the Aukus deal than just submarines as she faces US Senate foreign relations committee hearing

The Guardian - AU

Terracotta Warriors make a return to Japan

Those visiting Japan on business can visit the Kyoto National Museum of Japan to see the touring exhibition "Terracotta Warriors And Ancient China – Legacy Of Qin And Han Civilizations", which runs until May 22.

Bangkok Post

Is struggling Sri Lanka salvageable?

Last Sunday -- with two notable exceptions -- Sri Lanka's cabinet resigned en masse in protest against the government's handling of the worst economic crisis to hit the island in decades, which has sparked widespread rioting, unrest, and arson attacks on police property.

Bangkok Post

Federal budget 2022: More defence funding in wake of Canada's F-35 about-face

The Canadian government recently announced its decision to enter negotiations with American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin to buy 88 F-35 fighter jets.

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University of Kansas professor convicted of concealing China ties

A chemical engineering professor at the University of Kansas was convicted on Thursday on charges that he concealed work he was doing in China while conducting research that was funded by the U.S. government.

The Independent UK

China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign

A “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described “brand king” were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal

The Hindu

Is India’s position on Russia affecting its relationship with the U.S.?

While India has explained its stand on the war and its ties with Russia, the U.S. remains ‘disappointed’

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 17 (April 7, 2022)

In this issue: Recent polling and debate in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race and state Sen. Steve Roberts challenges Cori Bush in MO-01

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Roll Call

At the Races: Historic confirmation, then recess - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Benzinga

Weibo Plays With the Big Boys in Numbers, But Investors Still Worry

Key takeaways: Weibo’s revenue rose above pre-pandemic levels last year, but its profitability lagged due to heavy spending The company trails Meta in its ability to monetize users, and is very much in the shadow of local rival WeChat in terms of total user numbers By Ken Lo

Benzinga

Crackdown on U.S.-listed Chinese Stocks Ruins Party for China Renaissance, CICC

Key takeaways: • China Renaissance’s revenue fell by a third in the second half of last year from the first half as the number of U.S. IPOs it handled dropped to one from nine

The Hindu

Chinese hacker groups continue to target Indian power plants, says government

At least two attempts by Chinese hackers were made on electricity distribution centres near Ladakh but were not successful, Power Minister R.K. Singh said.

Newsroom.co.nz

Preserving the local as Chinese universities become international

China’s universities have embraced a global perspective, but students say their own language, culture and history have been disregarded in the turn to the West, writes Shibao Guo

Benzinga

Yet Another Analyst Slashed Alibaba's Price Target, Outlook Following China's Covid Outbreak

Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang reduced the price target on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) to $220 from $235 (104.3% upside) and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Jiang cut her fiscal Q4 revenue forecasts in China commerce direct sales to reflect the disruption of offline businesses due to COVID lockdowns. Jiang lowered International Retail…

Benzinga

China's Worries Switch From Nickel To Lithium

Nickel is not the battery-destined metal that concerns China the most. In March, the government of the Asian giant summoned several market players to find ways to curb lithium’s whopping increase of 472% since last June.

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