ORLANDO — When Elias Joaquin Burgos arrived in Orlando for a Jewish youth group event in February, he found himself surrounded by 3,700 other Jewish teenagers — roughly 15 times the number of Jews who…
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Yellen: US growth needs public, private investments, China subsidies excessive
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that U.S. public investments that attract private capital are crucial to promote sustainable and inclusive growth over the long term, but warned that China’s model of massive…
Russian Economy Forced into China Pivot after Sanctions Bombshell
Russia’s Central Bank has said that the yuan/ruble exchange rate will now set the trajectory for all other currency pairs.
South China Sea dispute heats up as Beijing now an ‘existential threat’ to key US ally
The Philippines this week once again issued a warning about Beijing’s increasingly hostile behaviour against its forces, branding it an “existential” threat. The two nations have been at loggerheads for decades over control of the…
Lawmakers grill Microsoft president over China ties in House hearing on hacks
Microsoft President Brad Smith testified before a House panel on homeland security on Thursday, fielding questions about its security practices and ties to China a year after Chinese hackers spied on federal emails by hacking…
Rare Earth Discovery Could Topple China’s Dominance
A mining company’s discovery of continental Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements (REEs) could chip away at China’s global dominance over the materials, which are used to make a range of critical technological and…
Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong affairs praises city’s rule of law and ‘fearless’ judges
Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has stressed the city’s rule of law was built and upheld by the collective efforts of the entire judiciary and legal community, including “fearless” and “impartial” judges. Xia…
China Poses ‘Existential’ Threat, US Ally Says
“We will not back down if what is ours is illegally taken by somebody, especially a bully,” the Philippines’ defense chief said.
China’s top smartphone player Honor launches first flip foldable phone in challenge to Samsung
The Honor Magic V Flip will be available in China only, for now, with the company talking up the camera and artificial intelligence capabilities.
‘Beijing knows where it hurts most’: China considers its response after EU tariff hike
“China has [previously] retaliated with export restrictions on those crucial raw materials such as gallium, germanium, graphite, and key rare earth elements … Beijing knows where it hurts most.” Trillo-Figueroa said Beijing could also target…
Bangkok to Beijing train trip gets closer to reality with Thai expansion
Thailand will run a trial service between Bangkok and Laos’ capital Vientiane between July 13 and 14. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stellantis sticks to ‘asset-light’ strategy in China to navigate tariff turmoil
Stellantis will stick to its “asset light” strategy on China, mainly focused on exporting to the country rather than manufacturing there, CEO Carlos Tavares told investors on Thursday.Stellantis’ …
Indian Embassy in Beijing Issues Comprehensive FAQ for Returning Students
The Indian Embassy in Beijing has released a detailed FAQ to guide Indian students on attesting their Chinese degrees. The FAQ addresses fees, timeframes, and essential procedures, including verifications needed for acceptance in India.
