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South Africa's role as host of the BRICS summit is fraught with dangers. A guide to who is in the group, and why it exists

South Africa will host the BRICS summit in August 2023. The event could offer the country an opportunity to exercise leadership in the BRICS’ efforts to reform the arrangements for global economic governance and in supporting sustainable and inclusive development in Africa and the Global South. However, the opportunity has…

The Conversation

‘Stop sending weapons, hold talks’ to end Russia-Ukraine war

China’s envoy says in order to achieve peace, Kyiv’s allies must ‘stop sending weapons to the battlefield’.

Al Jazeera

Musk Breaks 2-Day Twitter Silence After China Trip With Post Praising SpaceX: ’38 Astronauts To Orbit So Far!’

After a two-day silence on Twitter during his visit to China, Elon Musk took to the platform on Thursday

Zenger

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Elon Musk Concludes China Trip With Promising Talks As Tesla Expands In The Country

Tesla CEO Elon Musk left Shanghai on Thursday morning local time after his first visit to China in three years.

Zenger

'It warms my heart': Elon Musk thanks Shanghai workers for meeting at midnight

Elon Musk made a near-midnight stop to Tesla's Shanghai factory on Wednesday night, near the end of his short trip to China.

Fortune

Lululemon reports a 79% jump in China sales

The Vancouver-based apparel-maker plans to open 30 to 35 more stores internationally, and China will be front-and-center of that strategy.

Fortune

Hong Kong businesses mark Tiananmen anniversary in face of pressures

Some Hong Kong shopkeepers are quietly commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown despite the spectre of a China-imposed national security law and pressure to stay silent on the episode that is censored in mainland China.

Reuters

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China Ukraine envoy urges governments to 'stop sending weapons to the battlefield,' negotiate peace

China’s Ukraine envoy has appealed to other governments to “stop sending weapons to the battlefield” and hold peace talks but gave no indication his trip to the region made any progress toward a settlement

The Independent UK

Deadly shelling strikes Russian border region of Belgorod as hundreds flee

Four people died Friday in shelling in the Russian region of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, the regional governor said. In Kyiv, authorities said air defence forces destroyed 15 missiles and 21 drones from a new wave of overnight attacks that left two people wounded. Read our live blog…

France 24

Tiananmen vigils shift overseas as Hong Kong falls silent

As restrictions in Hong Kong have snuffed out what were once the largest vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, cities like London, New York, Berlin and Taipei are left carrying the candle to commemorate the June 4 anniversary.

Reuters

Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately

As the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches Sunday, many in Hong Kong are trying to mark the day in the shadow of a law that prosecuted leading activists in the city’s pro-democracy movement

The Independent UK

White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world

The White House is ready to have talks with Russia without preconditions about a future arms control framework as the last treaty between the two nuclear powers has faltered

The Independent UK

U.S.-China divide looms as Asia security summit begins in Singapore

China has refused to let its defense minister meet formally with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. However, the two defense chiefs did briefly exchange words and shook hands before Friday's dinner.

WEKU

Taiwan-US trade agreement: ‘It’s not about economics anymore, it’s politics’

Taiwan and the US on Thursday inked the first part of a new trade pact. Negotiated under the beak of a hawkish China, the pact is hailed by involved parties as the most significant trade deal between Taipei and Washington since Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization in 2002.

France 24

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China weighs next Ukraine peace mission after first yields little progress

The Chinese envoy who toured European capitals last month seeking to promote Ukraine peace talks said on Friday that Beijing is considering another mission, after acknowledging that his trip may not produce immediate results.

France 24

Taiwan: Hong Kong's political refugees continue their fight for political freedom

June 4 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. Usually, Hong Kongers take the lead in commemorating this event with massive candle light vigils. But, since China imposed its national security law in 2020, public criticism of the regime in Beijing has become dangerous. With their…

Reuters

Australia PM says breakdown in US-China relations would be devastating

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called for greater engagement between the United States and China, saying a breakdown in dialogue between the superpowers could have devastating consequences for the world.

The Hindu

Why It Matters | China beats U.S. in contributions to science journals

China has surpassed the US as the biggest contributor to nature and science journals

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Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.79% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.5%

The Independent UK

US reopens embassy in Seychelles after 27-year absence

The United States has reopened its embassy in the Seychelles after a 27-year absence during which China and other U.S. rivals made significant inroads in the Indian Ocean islands

The Independent UK

Top American, Chinese defense officials vie for influence in Asia-Pacific

As the United States and China vie to establish new partnerships and expand influence with Asia-Pacific nations, the top defense officials from both nations are preparing to try to win support this weekend from their regional counterparts, diplomats and leaders at a security forum in Singapore

The Independent UK

US, Taiwan sign trade deal over China's opposition

The United States has signed a trade agreement with Taiwan over opposition from China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as part of its territory

The Guardian - AU

China swelters through record temperatures, putting pressure on power grids

Record heat in May across parts of the country comes amid a year of rising temperatures and erratic weather in China

ABC News

As China cracks down on dissent, New York City gives refuge to Tiananmen Square exhibit

Chinese Americans are determined to mark the Tiananmen Square Massacre anniversary as China cracks down on dissent.

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: China’s Proposed New Curbs on Private Securities Funds Spark Controversy

Draft rules tightening control of fundraising, investment and management have triggered concerns they will constrain securities funds’ freedom to execute their investment strategies

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