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Trump asks Xi Jinping to release Jimmy Lai and says he ‘feels so badly’ about media tycoon’s jailing

American president has offered more muted support for Lai’s cause since promising to ‘100 per cent get him out’

The Independent UK

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes

The Independent UK

Starlink Executive Says China's Satellite Launch Lacked 'Coordination,' Risking Everyone in Space

A Starlink executive condemned China's recent satellite launch, citing a dangerous lack of coordination that caused a 200-metre near-miss with a Starlink unit.

International Business Times UK

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Tech Brief (Dec. 16): Unitree Robotics Launches App Store for Humanoids

GAC-backed Govy targets 2026 for flying car mass production, Foxconn to invest $507 million in new HQ

Caixin Global

How Russia, China, Iran And North Korea Are Acting In Concert Against The US

Intelligence reports reveal a growing pattern of synchronized military, cyber and diplomatic activities among Washington's most consequential rivals, challenging traditional U.S. deterrence strategies.

International Business Times

Ford’s Latest Pivot Is Great News For China

Ford’s EV hopes now rest on its affordable Universal EV Platform. That’s suddenly a heavy burden to bear—if it even happens.

InsideEVs

Soybeans Continue Slide on Monday Despite Another Chinese Purchase

Soybeans closed Monday with losses of 4 to 5 cents, as the market continues to sell the fact as the Chinese purchases come through. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 4 ½ cents lower at $10.01. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents to $1.10, with Soy Oil futures...

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‘Patel needs to wake up’: FBI director shredded for dismantling agency’s spy hunting abilities

The Trump administration has reassigned thousands of agents to immigration cases over their usual work, alarming observers given the ongoing espionage threat from China and other U.S. adversaries

The Independent UK

Stocks Fall Ahead of US November Payroll Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down by -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.51%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.14%, and December...

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Dollar Falls Ahead of Tuesday's US Payrolls Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.09%. The dollar posted modest losses on Monday ahead of Tuesday's US Nov payrolls report. The dollar came under pressure on Monday after the Dec Empire manufacturing survey of general business conditions unexpectedly contracted, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The...

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Former Meta integrity chief says new report reveals ‘disappointing’ ad fraud epidemic at the social-media giant

An internal audit warned of systemic corruption, yet Meta expanded Chinese ad partnerships that generated billions—much of it tied to fraud.

Fortune

Chinese ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over Jimmy Lai verdict

Yvette Cooper says the Foreign Office had summoned China’s top diplomatic representative to the UK to express unhappiness over the guilty verdict

Evening Standard

MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos around the world

The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China.

Euronews

Soybeans Trading with Monday Weakness

Soybeans are trading with Monday midday losses of 5 to 7 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 6 cents lower at $10.00 1/2. Soymeal futures are up 90 cent to $1.20, with Soy Oil futures are trading with 68 point gains at midday. USDA reported a private...

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The Guardian - UK

Britain caught in ‘space between peace and war’, says new head of MI6

Blaise Metreweli says world ‘more dangerous and contested now than for decades’ as AI and new technologies emerge

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Stocks Turn Lower on AI Spending Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.26%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.18%, and December...

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Forget the AI Bubble and Buy Nvidia Stock for 2026: Here’s Why

Nvidia stock has come off its 2025 highs, among others, amid concerns over the feared AI bubble. However, it makes sense to buy NVDA stock at these valuations.

Tom’s Hardware

HDD prices spike as AI infrastructure and China's PC push collide — hard drives record biggest price increase in eight quarters, suppliers warn pressure will continue

Despite continual predictions that SSDs will fully displace HDDs, demand for spinning rust is on the rise.

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InsideEVs

‘A Bastion For Yesterday’s Technology’: Why The EU's Gas-Ban Retreat Could Backfire

A lifeline for Europe's automakers, or 'a wake-up call for the industry?' Plus, new data on what America's fuel economy cutback really means.

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Dollar Falls on Expectations of Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.24%. The dollar is moving lower today after the Dec Empire manufacturing survey of general business conditions unexpectedly contracted, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar dropped...

Euronews

China’s economy loses momentum amid spending and investment slump

Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026.

Barchart

Stocks Climb in Anticipation of Fed-Friendly US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.50%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.40%, and December...

The Conversation

Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy

When French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to China in early December for his fourth state visit, the itinerary began with the expected formalities. There was a red carpet reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and high-level talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology and Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Make Jimmy Lai’s release a precondition for closer UK-China ties, son says

Mr Lai is a pro-democracy activist who founded the now-defunct Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Keir Starmer should forcibly show his revulsion at the treatment of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai

Britain has a responsibility to Hong Kong; it must make any trade deal conditional on Jimmy Lai’s release

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