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Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy?
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exportsFinancial Times - Business - China -
‘It’s mission impossible’: fear grows in Kenya over plan to deploy police to Haiti
Deal to send hundreds of officers to Caribbean country amid spiraling gang violence is facing intense public and legal scrutiny . Haiti’s raging gang insurrection has prompted growing concern in Kenya over plans to deploy hundreds of paramilitary ...The Guardian - World -
Baltimore bridge collapse calls attention to the growing Latino labor force and the risks they face
Most of the missing workers presumed dead following the Baltimore bridge collapse are originally from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico — illustrating the increasing dangers Hispanic workers face as a third of the nation's construction ...NBC News - Top stories -
China's Xi Seeks to Soothe Anxieties of American CEOs
The world’s second-largest economy is working to improve the business environment, Xi said, as U.S. firms grapple with falling revenue and security concernsThe Wall Street Journal - World - China -
US-China Decoupling Poses Supply Chain Risks for Drug Companies
A proposed bill in Congress targets Chinese biotech businesses that play an important role in developing drugs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The C-Suite Cleanup at Boeing
Pressure from customers and investors costs executives their jobs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO
China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on Tuesday over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric vehicle subsidies.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
FirstFT: Xi meets American CEOs as businesses seek to mend China ties
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s Truth Social surges on stock market debut and Baltimore bridge collapse explainedFinancial Times - World - China -
U.S. business leaders meet with China’s president as Beijing seeks closer ties
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing, where a number of U.S. business leaders, including the CEOs of Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Chubb and FedEx, met with the Chinese presidentNBC News - Top stories - China -
China’s Plan to Spur Growth: A New Slogan for Building Factories
As China’s leaders promote their strategy, other countries worry about manufacturing overcapacity and plans for more exports.The New York Times - Business - China -
UK pension rules risk ‘finishing off’ remaining defined-benefit plans, MPs warn
Commons committee calls on government and regulator to change tack over where retirement schemes can investFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Sources: D-backs, lefty Montgomery agree on deal
Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a one-year, $25 million deal with a vesting player option for a second season, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night.ESPN - Sports -
China reportedly seeks to block Intel, AMD and Microsoft tech from being used in government computers
Beijing has introduced new procurement guidelines that seek to promote use of Chinese techMarketWatch - Business - China -
Quran-burning Iraqi man who faces an expulsion order from Sweden plans to seek asylum in Norway
An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has told a newspaper in the country that he would seek asylum in neighboring Norway in the wake of a deportation order by authorities in StockholmABC News - World -
Cornell's Daniel is top women's D-I hockey player
Cornell forward Izzy Daniel is the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award as the top player in women's NCAA Division I ice hockey.ESPN - Sports -
Opening Day starter draft, Montgomery to D-backs, 2024 award predictions
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman celebrate the start of baseball season with an Opening Day starter draft, as well as give their picks for the 2024 major awards and reaction to Jordan Montgomery signing with the D-backs.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Australia to create $653 million fund to expand solar panel manufacturing
Yahoo News - World - Australia -
An America at Risk
Biden and Trump know the details of the nation’s security threat. Does either have a plan to meet it?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada pledges C$40m to search landfill for remains of two Indigenous women
Police initially said they did not have resources to search for women believed to have been murdered by an alleged serial killer. Canada has pledged tens of millions of dollars to search landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women believed to ...The Guardian - World -
Celtics-Hawks takeaways: C's blow 30-point lead in stunning loss
The Celtics' nine-game win streak was snapped Monday night as they blew a 30-point lead against the Hawks. We share our takeaways from the 120-118 defeat.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Dodgers C Will Smith agrees to 10-year, $140 million extension
The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to have Will Smith behind the plate for a very long time.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
UK MPs to be given warnings on threat of Chinese cyber attacks
Reprisals expected just as company from China eyes investment in Midlands battery gigafactoryFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
What is the preventive cancer treatment Princess Catherine is receiving?
Chemotherapy can target microscopic cells to prevent the disease from spreadingFinancial Times - Business -
B&Q owner Kingfisher forecasts profits to fall this year
London-listed group strikes cautious note on DIY marketFinancial Times - Business -
The Morning Risk Report
Apple turns to longtime Steve Jobs disciple to defend Its 'walled garden,’and Tom Hayes, the trader at center of Libor scandal, loses his appeal. Also, AI is moving faster than attempts to regulate it, and here’s how companies are coping.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit card users.The New York Times - Business -
Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage
Efforts to draft young men are hampered by politics, demographics and Ukrainians’ growing reluctance to join the military.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Meet the fastest growing ETF firms in the US
Actively managed fund offerings are helping managers outside the Big Three to gain assets rapidlyFinancial Times - World -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S.-Israel Divisions Grow
Plus, Beyoncé’s country album.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
A Great Reality Check for a Fast-Growing Company
While rapid expansion motivates me, my team may not feel the same. Here's how I changed course and kept my top employees.Inc. - Business -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US A majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel’s war against ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt
With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing boss Dave Calhoun to step down; EU to investigate Alphabet, Apple and Meta – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Boeing chief executive departs after safety incidents including mid-air door blow-out. The government’s shareholding in NatWest Group has fallen below 30% for the first time ...The Guardian - World - Apple -
Seeking Balance, Tripping Up
The question of how to cover Donald Trump is no closer to being solved.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ocasio-Cortez says there is a ‘risk’ to not seizing Trump’s assets
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY.) warned Sunday there is a "risk" to not seizing former President Trump's assets as he faces a looming deadline to post a bond in the $454 million judgment in his New York fraud case. "I think that what we are ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump