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Macron's aim of EU unity on China undone by trip fallout

French officials were in damage control mode on Tuesday as they tried to contain anger, division and confusion sparked by President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Europe's dependence on the United States and its relations with China and Taiwan.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula puts Ukraine peace on his agenda in China

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva departed Brazil on Tuesday for an official visit to China, where he aims to convince President Xi Jinping to form a group of nations to mediate an end to Russia's war with Ukraine.

Reuters

Macron lays out his plan for Europe on visit to the Netherlands

French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday by delivering a key-note speech on "European sovereignty" at the Nexus Institute in The Hague.

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Farmers optimistic of China barley ban ending

Australia's peak body for farmers says the possible end of large tariffs imposed by China on barley could lead to restrictions on other goods being removed.

AAP

U.S. condemns sentencing of Chinese lawyers -State Dept

The United States on Tuesday condemned China's sentencing of two human rights lawyers to more than a decade each in jail, the latest move in a years-long crackdown on civil society by President Xi Jinping.

Reuters

The growing importance of Nato-NZ ties in 'less predictable' world

Nato's policy planning chief says China poses a "systemic challenge" to the global order, and is among the reasons why the alliance is focusing more closely on the Indo-Pacific.

Newsroom.co.nz

Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of following up on the steps needed to restore diplomatic and consular ties with Iran. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed last month to…

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Crude Prices Strengthen on Dollar Weakness and Tight Global Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is up +1.39 (+1.74%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is up +4.90 (+1.75%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is up +0.015 (+0.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with gasoline climbing to a 5-1/2 month nearest-futures...

Barchart

What are the priorities for the new director of GCHQ?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and fighting cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list.

The Independent UK

Europe cannot turn its back on China, Spanish minister says

Europe cannot ignore China's role as a key trading partner and important geopolitical player that could help put an end to the war in Ukraine, or provide debt relief for low-income countries, Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China’s drills near Taiwan a ‘war-like’ escalation from exercises last year

Biggest show of force since August was more targeted and showed intent to annex island, say analysts

The Guardian - AU

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping being compared to Winnie the Pooh?

Winnie the Pooh has been used to represent — and criticise — China’s leader for years

Evening Standard

Congressman's China censorship worries 'stronger than ever' after Disney meeting

LOS ANGELES — The threat of Hollywood studios censoring movies to appease the Chinese Communist Party has long been a bipartisan talking point for U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.

Los Angeles Times

Markets Today: Stock Investors Tread Water Ahead of Wednesday’s U.S. CPI Report

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.05%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.08%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are mixed. The markets are awaiting Wednesday’s U.S. consumer price report for March to see if the Fed will need...

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Dynamite News

Taiwan tracks 91 Chinese aircraft, 12 naval ships

Taiwan tracked the People's Liberation Army's 91 aircraft and 12 naval ships from 6 am on Monday (April 10) to Tuesday (April 11). In an official release, Taiwan's Defence Ministry stated, "91 PLA aircraft and 12 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. Read further on Dynamite…

Radio France Internationale

Controversy continues on both sides of the Atlantic over Macron's remarks about US, China

Following his call for Europe to maintain diplomatic distance from both the US and China, French President Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday. He will address the Dutch Nexus institute in The Hague on the topic of European security and economic sovereignty.

Reuters

Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China's latest Taiwan drills

China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island in a conflict, analysts said, as Beijing said its aircraft carriers could "shatter" defences from the east.

The New Daily

Australia inks deal to wind back China’s barley tariffs as trade relations thaw

The decision by China to review its trade restrictions on Australian barley has created a “face-saving off ramp” towards resuming trade ties.

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Bangkok Post

Macron stirs confusion with Taiwan comments

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron risks creating fresh confusion among his Western allies and encouraging China with his latest headline-grabbing foreign policy comments, this time on Taiwan, analysts say.

Caixin Global

China Utility Powers Up South American Presence With Peruvian Purchase

Under the deal, state-owned China Southern Power Grid will acquire two assets in Peru from Italy’s biggest utility Enel for about $2.9 billion

The Independent UK

China releases new AI rules as tech giant Alibaba unveils ChatGPT rival

Alibaba working on ChatGPT rival Tongyi Qianwen, which it plans to integrate across its services

France 24

'A beautiful relationship': Brazil's Lula heads to China to foster trade ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is heading to China this week to meet with Xi Jinping, the leader of Brazil's most important trade partner. Lula will be accompanied by a delegation of over 200 businesspeople. We take a look at what's behind the record flow of exchanges between…

The News Lens

Fearing China, Switzerland Sacrifices Scientific Ties With Taiwan

Switzerland has so far refused to strengthen scientific cooperation with Taiwan, citing respect for the One China policy and fearing economic repercussions from Beijing.

Motor1

Denza D9 Is A $65,000, 400-HP Luxury Minivan From China

MPVs are almost dead in the US and Europe. But not in the People's Republic.

The Guardian - AU

Outcry over lengthy jail terms handed to China human rights lawyers

UN rights chief voices concern over sentencing of Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong

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