Ladakhi nomads along tense India-China border struggle to survive Locals say army buildup at disputed frontier snatches their safety and rights over land they have traditionally owned. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022
Why JPMorgan Is Doubling Down On Alibaba, JD And Other Chinese Tech Stocks This Year China's tech stocks have been stuck in a rut since early 2021 and the selling in the space hasn't abated; investment bank JPMorgan sees an opportunity in these beaten-down stocks. Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022
Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese has a lot on the go in the 'back office' of government Anthony Albanese will be on the international road again next week. He’ll be at the NATO summit in Madrid, where the war in Ukraine will obviously dominate the discussions, which will also canvass China and climate change. The Conversation · Jun 23, 2022
India completely central to Australia’s worldview, says Deputy PM Richard Marles China is seeking to shape the world around it in a way that ‘we have not seen before,’ he says. The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022
Here's Why Alibaba Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) founder Jack Ma's Ant Group Co is likely to apply for a critical financial license by June, Bloomberg reports. The move signals the fintech giant is getting closer to satisfying China's financial regulators, who quashed its listing ambitions in 2020. It followed a broader crackdown that erased over $1 trillion in… Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022
G7 hopes to show unity on Ukraine despite darkening economic outlook The Group of Seven rich democracies will seek to demonstrate their long-term support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression at a summit starting on Sunday even as the war's growing impact on the world economy tests their resolve. Reuters · Jun 23, 2022
China's Xi Calls for Stronger Fintech Oversight, Security A high-level Chinese government meeting led by President Xi Jinping has called for stronger oversight and better security in financial tech, state media reported, with the sector hit hard by a regulatory crackdown. The government action has pummeled some of China's biggest tech firms, wiping out hundreds of billions of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022
Shanghai Composite Index Rose 1.62% on Thursday Shenzhen Component Index closed up 2.19% Caixin Global · Jun 23, 2022
China's coastal ecosystems still unhealthy despite recent progress, official says Most of China's marine ecosystems are still in poor health despite recent improvements, and more efforts are needed to restore, protect and monitor coastal waters, an environment ministry official said on Thursday. Reuters · Jun 23, 2022
Record numbers of Chinese graduates enter worst job market in decades Jenny Bai was among 10 high-performing computer science students from different Chinese universities selected by a Beijing-based internet firm for a job upon graduation, following four rounds of arduous interviews. Reuters · Jun 23, 2022
Yamaha likely to bring NMax 155 to India Yamaha has launched the updated NMax 155 scooter, which is based on the Aerox 155, in China. Conside The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022
China hosts BRICS meeting amid rising economic concerns Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a virtual summit with the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa collectively known as the “BRICS," amid rising concerns over the global economic outlook and a growing political divide between Beijing and New Delhi The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
China’s Xi talks of Russia-Ukraine war as ‘alarm for humanity’ Speaking at a virtual business forum, Chinese president also questions the utility of sanctions against Russia. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022
China, India may be buying more Russia oil than known, US says WASHINGTON: China and India may be buying more Russian oil than the US previously believed, easing a supply crunch in global markets and potentially driving a recent price decline, one of President Joe Biden’s economic advisers said. The Times of India · Jun 23, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Jun 23, 2022 New Zealand's China dilemma: reviving ANZAC spirit region's best defence Has our neighbour recognised that the threat to its security is of greater significance than protecting its economic interests?
ABC News · Jun 23, 2022 Family of food delivery driver Xiaojun Chen, who died at work, granted $830k compensation A landmark court ruling finds Xiaojun Chen was an employee of Hungry Panda when he died after being hit by a bus in Sydney, entitling his widow and children to compensation.
Reuters · Jun 22, 2022 G7, NATO leaders to ratchet up pressure on Russia, keeping eye on China -U.S. officials Leaders from the Group of Seven rich nations and the NATO alliance will seek to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine at meetings next week, while making clear that they remain concerned about China, senior U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Nato summit to host Asia-Pacific leaders for first time in show of ‘democratic’ unity aimed at Russia and China ‘Russia obviously continues to be the most serious and immediate threat to the alliance, but the strategic concept will also addressed the multifaceted and longer term challenges posed by the PRC to Euro-Atlantic security’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022 Senior ministers to retire before Victoria’s election – as it happened This blog is now closed
Caixin Global · Jun 22, 2022 Polysilicon Price Hits 11-Year High on Surging Solar Panel Demand Key green energy material gains 25.8% in a year, sparking Chinese suppliers to plan a quadrupling of capacity by next year
Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2022 BRICS partners may offer Russia a way out of sanctions impasse The 2022 summit between leaders of China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa (BRICS) starts tomorrow, Thursday. In a speech preceding the virtual gathering, the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, warned against "expanding" military ties. Meanwhile, only one BRICS country is critical of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while some of…
Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022 Telsey Advisory Cuts Nike Price Target - Read Why Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernández has lowered the price target on Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) to $140 (32% upside) from $170 and kept Outperform rating on the shares. The analyst cited near-term risks, including the impact of strict COVID lockdowns in China, demand decline in wholesale channel, given lowered expectations for 2H22 by key partners…
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 Anthony Albanese is invited to visit PNG but its citizens must first elect a prime minister In less than a fortnight, Papua New Guineans will head to the polls in an election that will likely see James Marape or Peter O'Neill elected prime minister. With tensions in the region high, the vote is being closely watched.
The Hindu · Jun 22, 2022 The role of caste in economic transformation The divergent outcomes in structural transformation in the global South, i.e., India, China and S.E. Asia, are illustrative
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 RAAF sent second jet into South China Sea hours after Chinese air force's 'dangerous' interception Australia's air force was not deterred by a "dangerous" interception by a Chinese fighter jet last month, with new details emerging that the RAAF deployed a second Poseidon aircraft to the South China Sea the day after the incident.