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Key takeaways from China's new 5-year economic blueprint and growth target

China has set an economic growth target at the slowest since 1991 at the opening of its annual national congress, in what some economists interpreted as a reflection of pragmatism as a weak domestic economy bites

The Independent UK

Labour MP’s husband among three men bailed over alleged spying for China

David Taylor, the husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, and two other men were arrested by counter-terrorism officers on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Husband of Labour MP and two other men bailed over alleged spying for China

David Taylor, who is married to MP Joani Reid, was arrested on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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BMW 3 Series Goes Electric: The i3 Returns March 18

Update: BMW has released images of camouflaged prototypes undergoing final testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The disguised i3 50 xDrive sedan uses the same dual-motor setup as the iX3 50 xDrive Neue SUV, with an identical combined output of 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet (645 Newton-meters) of torque.

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What the conflict in Iran means for Putin and Ukraine

As the war in the Middle East spreads and intensifies, the one in Ukraine continues. While geographically some 2,500km (1,600 miles) apart, the consequences of US president Donald Trump’s latest military adventure for the Russian war against Ukraine will be acutely felt across several areas. In the short term, the…

The Conversation

Slower UK interest rate cuts likely as some mortgage providers hike rates; oil and gas prices rising again – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: US-Israeli strikes legally 'problematic' but 'righteous', Belgian Defence Minister says

Also in this newsletter: Hungary's energy giant MOL files EU competition complaint against Croatia's JANAF, and the EU seeks to constrain China dominance with "Made in Europe" push.

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Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter?

Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market.

Euronews

In a ‘ruptured’ world order, here’s how Australia can forge new middle-power partnerships

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an impassioned pitch in the Australian parliament for middle powers like Canada and Australia to build new coalitions in the “ruptured” global order that are less reliant on the United States.

The Conversation

China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad

The Guardian - AU

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

The Independent UK

Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?

Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s Congress

The Guardian - UK

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, a slight decrease in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds and global uncertainty

The Independent UK

Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China

The arrests of the three men – aged 39, 43 and 68 – were carried out by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on March 4.

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International Business Times UK

US Sinks Iranian Warship In Indian Ocean Strike — A Chilling Signal To China And Russia

In a historic military action, the US Navy sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in global naval warfare.

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Should You Buy the Dip in Alibaba Stock Ahead of China’s ‘Two Sessions?’

China is set to commence “Two Sessions” this week, where it is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target between 4.5% and 5%. Is Alibaba stock a buy amid hopes of China announcing more support measures to support its economy?

The Conversation

New fossil reveals the weird ‘tooth cushions’ of an apex predator from 425 million years ago

Roughly 425 million years ago, in the warm seas over what is now southern China, there lived a metre-long bony fish with jaws full of clusters of spiky teeth.

The Guardian - UK

European Commission proposes ‘Buy EU’ plan to compete against China

Plan to create and preserve jobs in clean tech and low carbon sectors could include UK if there is reciprocal market access

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EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

The European Union has unveiled new “Made in Europe” regulations to help bolster its manufacturers in the face of competition, including from China. While the bloc’s industry chief has heralded the move as a major shift in economic doctrine, it risks fuelling criticism from Beijing over perceived protectionism.

International Business Times UK

Yu Menglong Mystery Death: Chilling Allegations Of 'Biological Plastination' at Beijing Museum

Chinese actor Yu Menglong's death at 37 has ignited a wave of online allegations, from claims of homicide and sexual abuse to a controversial theory that his body was secretly preserved for 'biological plastination' at a Beijing museum.

The Guardian - US

Gen Z flocks to Chinese medicine as trust in US health system plummets: ‘It’s so personalized to being human’

As Americans embrace ‘alternative’ remedies, people online joke that they’re ‘Chinamaxxing’ their wellness routines

The Independent UK

Why is the US threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz – and how could it work?

Millions of barrels of oil and gas are being held up after Iran took control of the strategic shipping route

The Conversation

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

In late February 2026, the Panamanian government took control of two ports in the Panama Canal that had been operated by a Hong Kong conglomerate for two decades. The move is the latest in a long-simmering legal battle after Panama’s high court voided the company’s contracts.

Evening Standard

Husband of Labour MP Joani Reid arrested on suspicion of spying for China

The MP said she has ‘never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law’.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump administration weighs forcing China's Tencent to sell its stakes in Epic Games, Riot Games, and Supercell — meetings held over security risk ahead of China summit with Xi Jinping

The Trump administration is actively debating whether to allow Chinese tech giant Tencent to keep its ownership stakes in several major gaming companies, including Fortnite creator Epic Games.

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