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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties with the United StatesTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy
With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
China's military flights near Taiwan up 300 percent
The Chinese military increased flights near Taiwan by 300 percent in the last five months, Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of the U.S. Air Forces in the Indo-Pacific Command, told NBC News in an ...Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago -
China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter
Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus effortsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance
India is becoming more important, something not good for China.Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China
A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
South Korea's president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal
South Korea's president has denied wrongdoing over a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wifeWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades
Halloween seeks to blur fear between the line of reality and fantasy for children, but parents sometimes struggle to parse through what is needed to stay safe when planning their holiday ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns
U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universitiesWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
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HSBC Hong Kong joins China’s alternative to Swift global payments system
Direct participation in Cips system will mean faster settlements and help internationalise use of renminbiBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities
British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China
First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visitWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Marks & Spencer Beats Profit Views, Warns of Persistent Challenges
Marks & Spencer reported profit ahead of expectations for the first half of fiscal 2025, but warned that the uncertain consumer backdrop is expected to remain in the rest of the year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
China warning hits another medical equipment maker
Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns
In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
New U.N. emissions report warns of catastrophic global warming
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Global climate disaster inevitable if action not taken soon, U.N. warns
The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - October 28
