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Stocks Set to Extend Tech-Led Rally, U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.31%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.54% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as the tech-driven rally looks set to carry into the holiday-shortened trading week.

Barchart

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China has announced provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union

The Independent UK

US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs

Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikes

The Guardian - US

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Before And After Photos Of China's Infamous Gaming Room After Player Exposed for Filthy Quarters

Before and after images show a China hotel gaming room trashed after a guest stayed for two years, sparking debate over hygiene, oversight and long-term stays.

International Business Times UK

Kimchi, made in China: how South Korea’s national dish is being priced out at home

In the first 10 months of this year, South Korea imported $159m worth of kimchi, almost entirely from China, while exporting $137m

The Guardian - AU

Jeremy Clarkson more worried about Keir Starmer replacement than China or Russia

The TV personality banned the Prime Minister and all Labour MPs from his Oxfordshire pub

Evening Standard

2025: the year sustainability didn’t die

Even with all the challenges of 2025, sustainability managed to sustain in 2025.

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My surf addiction didn’t need more fuel. Then I found the WSL third-tier live stream

The Qualifying Series is the lowest rung on the competitive World Surf League ladder but the next generation has sucked me in with their talent

The Guardian - AU

Starship success, a private moon landing and more: The top 10 spaceflight stories of 2025

Over the past 12 months, we saw multiple spaceflight records broken, the debut of a powerful new rocket and the first-ever fully successful private moon landing.

Space

China has set a bear trap for Keir Starmer – and our naive PM is walking straight into it

The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses, asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Trump Administration Drops Effort to Deport Chinese Dissident Guan Heng to Uganda

This is likely the result of the massive public outcry supporting Guan. But Trump continues to deport other dissidents and victims of persecution back to their oppressors.

Reason

US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees are paying the price

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology

The Independent UK

Trump Signs EO for Moon & Mars Missions—Experts Link Move to China's Space Ambitions

President Trump signed an executive order to return to the Moon by 2028 and prepare for Mars, a move seen as a direct challenge to China's space ambitions.

International Business Times UK

Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year

BYD's Megawatt charging, which can recharge an electric vehicle in about five minutes while reaching speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, is coming to Europe soon.

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Reason

Jimmy Lai Could Have Fled Hong Kong and Avoided Prison. He Chose To Be a Martyr for Freedom Instead.

The self-made tycoon was convicted this week of violating Hong Kong's "national security" law. But he could have escaped it.

MarketBeat

Nike Beats on Earnings But Struggles in China and Faces Tariffs

Apparel behemoth Nike just released its latest earnings as the firm works to revamp its business. Should investors buy in or look elsewhere for opportunities?

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (Dec. 22 to 28): China’s Top Legislators Meet; U.S. Tightens Biometric Entry Rules

Trump expected to announce next phase of Gaza peace deal, Nasdaq 100 rebalancing takes effect

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Putin questioned about aliens and China urged to release Jimmy Lai

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Putin questioned on aliens during marathon year-end conference Pressure mounts on China to release media mogul Jimmy Lai immediately Deadly virus discovered on the breath of whales in the Arctic Circle Investigation launched after young couple killed in…

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Soybeans Holding onto Losses on Friday

Soybeans are continuing the weaker trade so far on Friday, with contracts 3 to 4 cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 3 1/4 cents lower at $9.78 1/4. Soymeal futures are down 50 cents to $1.10, with Soy Oil futures down 31 to 33 points. USDA...

The Independent UK

PHOTO ESSAY: Seeing the invisible - how AP photographers captured infrared technology

When you unlock a phone, step into view of a security camera or drive past a license plate reader at night, beams of infrared light - invisible to the naked eye — shine onto the unique contours of your face, your body, your license plate lettering. Those infrared beams allow…

Latin Times

UN Security Council To Meet At Venezuela's Request To Discuss 'Ongoing U.S. Aggression'

The UN Security Council will meet next week at the request of the Venezuelan regime to discuss the "ongoing U.S. aggression."

Digital Camera World

After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?

A deal to keep TikTok active in the US is in the works. As an American drone pilot, I'm hoping it's a good sign for the DJI ban

International Business Times UK

Inside the Lives of China's 'Rat People' — What Is It All About?

China's Gen Z are rejecting burnout culture, embracing the 'rat people' identity as unemployment, exhaustion, and reshape attitudes to work.

Tom’s Hardware

China convicts 27 people for smuggling 166 tons of critical chipmaking element antimony — heavily-restricted mineral used for semiconductor manufacturing exported without licenses, court decides

A Chinese court sentenced 27 individuals for illegally exporting antimony ingots without licenses, with authorities saying more than 166 metric tons were smuggled earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Furious China vows to step up Taiwan invasion drills in response to US arms package

Beijing issues warlike warnings after Washington backs Taipei with record weapons deal and legal pledges

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