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China Targets Senior Admiral in New Round of Defense Purges
The investigation into Adm. Miao Hua, a protégé of leader Xi Jinping, follows a spate of disciplinary cases that have targeted senior military officials.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 hours ago -
Trump’s pick for defense secretary wants to purge the Pentagon of 'woke' officials
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, said he believes women shouldn’t serve in combat and that he wants to see the military purged of “woke” officials who ...Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
China Has Detained a Senior AstraZeneca Executive
Leon Wang, executive vice president in charge of China and the broader Asian region, is being detained while the Chinese government is probing AstraZeneca employees, the drugmaker says.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
China probes top officer discipline ‘violations’
Investigation into Miao Hua takes Xi Jinping’s purge of military to its highest echelonsWorld - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers
Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
China’s Huawei Takes Aim at Apple With Latest Smartphone
Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
The start of a new round of gilt market carnage?
Parsing 101 words from the OBRBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Rheinmetall Targets $21.2 Billion in Sales by 2027 as Western Defense Budgets Rise
The arms maker forecasts $21.2 billion in sales over the next three years amid higher defense spending in western markets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19 -
Senior UK bankers to receive bonuses faster under new rules
Bank of England proposes relaxation of restrictions dating from financial crisisBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
UK must offer Trump concessions on China to avoid tariffs says senior MP
Labour’s Liam Byrne argues government needs to address US concerns about economic securityWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Tariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such 'external shocks,' a senior official says
A senior Chinese official says higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire by boosting prices paid by consumersWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Mixed news on China’s stimulus
And regional banks as a Trump tradeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
China Courts U.S. Allies as Defense Against Trump's Protectionism
Fearing a U.S. tariff barrage, Beijing hopes to use “proactive” tariff cuts and investment offers to peel away American partners in Europe and Asia.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity
A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in Laos for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?
The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets
Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile
A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the billWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
House Committee Targets Chip Technology Firms for China Ties
It requested information from a handful of firms that make chip manufacturing possible about their commercial ties to China.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
China’s market targets are ‘just psychological’, says former regulator
Frank remarks by onetime securities commission chief give rare insight into Beijing financial policymakingBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
AI Startup Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion in New Funding Round
The artificial intelligence search company is raising $500 million in its fourth funding round this year.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Elon Musk's xAI Startup Is Valued at $50 Billion in New Funding Round
The artificial-intelligence company has told investors it raised $5 billion in its latest funding round.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Republicans make inroads in New York, New Jersey, putting Democrats on defensive
Republicans made inroads in New York and New Jersey this election, spurring hopes that the party could further erode Democrats' grip on states seen as deep-blue bastions. Vice President Harris won ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
New sanctions target Myanmar's military suppliers
Opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada on individuals and entities supplying aviation fuel and equipment to ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Southeast Asian defense chiefs discuss regional security with US, China and other partner nations
Southeast Asian defense chiefs are meeting with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive stance in its claim to ...World - ABC News - November 21 -
China has placed a high-ranking military official under investigation, a Defense Ministry spokesperson says
China has placed a high-ranking military official under investigation, a Defense Ministry spokesperson saysWorld - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket
Japan has successfully launched a defense satellite designed for speedier communication and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to build up its military capability ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
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Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary
The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, is outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced he was choosing Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and a Fox News host, to serve as Defense secretary. Hegseth served as an infantry captain in the Army ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense
Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, the president-elect announced.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary
Hegseth is leaving his co-host role on the weekend edition of 'Fox & Friends' to serve the Trump administration, ramping up the White House-cable news nexus.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
Trump picks Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump managed to surprise some Republicans on Capitol Hill with his choice for secretary of defense, going with Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth. CBS News political ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators
As Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, tried to build support among senators, he faced a newly released police report about an alleged sexual assault. Hegseth said the ...Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago
