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Volvo’s EM90 EV is a Movie Theater, Living Room, and the Ideal Minivan for SUV Lovers

Volvo revealed its EM90 all-electric minivan that can be set up as a living room, movie theater, or workspace and will be exclusive to China for now.

Inverse

How The Volvo EX30's Minimalist Interface Feels To Operate

Reducing weight, deleting components, and recycled materials make the Volvo EX30 work. But not without some tradeoffs.

InsideEVs

Thai Public Broadcasting Service Removes Interview with Taiwan Foreign Minister, Allegedly at China's Behest

Taiwan News (Keoni Everington) reports: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Sunday (Nov. 12) mocked China's government for lecturing Thailand over freedom of the press following his interview on a Thai television station. Wu was interviewed by Thai Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) anchor Phongsathat Sukhaphong on Nov. 1 in Taipei,…

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Will China Have to Boost Stimulus to Revive Domestic Demand?

Recent alternative data and independent surveys show China’s domestic consumption rebound slowed, and private business confidence lost momentum in October, suggesting the recovery isn’t sustainable and additional stimulus measures may be needed to revive domestic demand. Chinese leaders met in July and warned that the Chinese economy is following a...

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David Cameron is a big international figure but what will he do as UK foreign secretary?

Former PM comes with air of authority but resurrection of his political career is risky for Rishi Sunak

The Guardian - UK

Brexit to pints with Xi: why David Cameron is a controversial foreign secretary

As former UK PM makes a return to cabinet, we look at his somewhat chequered record on global stage

The Guardian - UK

Pandas are leaving U.S. zoos. They made their American debut in Chicago.

The departure of Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji at the National Zoo means the only giant pandas left in the United States are at the Atlanta Zoo. The first live panda seen in the United States arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 1937.

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Diseases on farms in South Africa: recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system

South Africa has had a number of outbreaks of animal diseases in recent months that suggest there are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity system – the measures in place to reduce the risk of infectious diseases being transmitted to crops, livestock and poultry.

The Conversation

Six people arrested in China’s Hubei province over ‘baby-trafficking ring’

Whistleblower claims hospital director colluded with ‘online intermediaries’ to sell birth certificates for about £10,750

The Guardian - UK

China's carbon emissions set to drop on back of clean energy boom

China’s carbon emissions are set to fall in 2024 thanks to record growth in the installation of clean energy sources, a report published Monday said.

Radio France Internationale

More Australians support providing assistance to Palestine than Israel in Gaza conflict, Essential poll finds

But majority want Australia to stay out of the conflict entirely as less than a third of those polled approve of federal government’s response

The Guardian - AU

Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Edge Lower as U.S. Shutdown Risks Linger

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.21%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.27%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower. Stocks are also under pressure this morning after Moody’s Investors Service late Friday cut its outlook on the U.S....

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Ethiopia's Abiy takes a page from Russia, China in asserting the right to restore historical claim to strategic waters

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed on Oct. 13, 2023, that his landlocked country has a right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port from its neighbors in the Horn of Africa – first through diplomatic means, he said, or by force if necessary.

The Conversation

What do we know about forced labour in Xinjiang?

Beijing says labour transfers are poverty alleviation tool, but research raises concerns schemes are not voluntary

The Guardian - UK

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WEKU

Up First briefing: Gaza hospitals can't function; Biden will meet with China's Xi

Gaza's largest hospitals have stopped working amid ground fighting and fuel shortages. The leaders of the U.S. and China plan to meet in California this week for their first in-person talks in a year.

PC Gamer

This is the spiritual successor to the best graphics card ever made

Galax has listed a single slot beauty on its China pages, and I really want to get my hands on one.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese Memory Maker YMTC Sues Micron for 3D NAND Patents Violation

The China-based YMTC memory maker accuses Micron of violating crucial 3D NAND patents.

The Independent UK

Gaza and China top agenda for Foreign Secretary as Cameron returns to Government

David Cameron’s appointment has already drawn criticism over his stance on China.

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Stocks Set to Open Lower as U.S. Credit Outlook Downgrade Weighs on Sentiment, U.S. Inflation Data and Retail Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.22%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.29% this morning as risk sentiment took a hit after rating agency Moody’s lowered the United States’ credit rating outlook while investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data as well…

Fortune

Alibaba and JD's decision to withhold Singles Day data punctures last chance to see a China consumption revival this year

"Everyone's waiting for this consumption boom," one analyst said. "I don't think it's really going to come."

WEKU

Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat

Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.25% on Monday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.1%

The Independent UK

International students have returned to US colleges, fueled by a surge from India

International students attended U.S. universities in surging numbers last year, rebounding from a pandemic slump with the help of a 35% jump in students coming from India

The Guardian - AU

Xi-Biden meeting overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine and Israel – and US stance on Taiwan

Chinese and US presidents meeting amid a deteriorating geopolitical climate, with the countries on opposing sides of two major conflicts

The Conversation

What do people in the Pacific really think of China? It's more nuanced than you may imagine

China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific in recent years as it attempts to deepen its influence and challenge the traditionally strong relationships many countries have with the US and Australia.

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