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The Guardian view on Hong Kong’s freedoms: gone, but not forgotten

Editorial: China has silenced dissent in the city, but exiles are finding ways to keep its spirit alive

The Guardian - UK

Starbucks Reopens China Stores: Bloomberg

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX) is reopening its stores in China after a resurgence in the COVID-19 cases prompted the closure of business activities in the country, Bloomberg reported. The coffeehouse chain has reopened 600 out of its 940 stores. The report added that the company plans to offer only online orders but will…

Benzinga

Tesla pauses hiring, Musk says need to cut staff by 10%: Reuters

Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric carmaker needs to cut staff by around 10%, noting he had a “super bad feeling” about the economy, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.

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Hong Kong’s Tiananmen memorials muted for third year running

Hong Kong memorials for the anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre will be absent for the third year in a row on Saturday, as COVID curbs and a crackdown on freedoms suppress public recognition of the event.

Tribune News Service

Canada says ‘unprofessional’ China is buzzing its military aircraft in international airspace

Chinese aircraft reportedly approached those of Canada several times between 26 April and 26 May when it was monitoring North Korea sanction evasions

The Independent UK

Top Gun: Maverick restores Taiwan flag on Tom Cruise’s iconic jacket after controversy

Moviegoers in Taiwan broke out into applause during an advanced screening of Top Gun: Maverick when they saw their flag on Tom Cruise's iconic jacket.

The New Daily

As COVID retreats, dragon boat races return in south China

Dragon boat races have returned in parts of China for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic in late 2019 as restrictions are lifted along with a major drop in COVID-19 cases

The Independent UK

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China ‘one of the worst abusers of religious freedom in the world’, says US

China has been designated ‘country of particular concern’ regarding religious rights every year since 1999

The Independent UK

Satellite images suggest new Chinese carrier close to launch

Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion and experts suggest the vessel could be launched soon

The Independent UK

Report: China-linked Twitter harassment targets female Asian journalists who work for western news outlets

The campaign appears to be part of Chinese government efforts to silence criticism of Beijing abroad.

Axios

Russia, China not interested in working with U.S. on N.Korea - U.S envoy

China and Russia are clearly not interested in working with the United States to manage North Korea's nuclear and missile arsenal, Washington's nuclear envoy said on Friday, after Beijing and Moscow vetoed a U.S. proposal for new sanctions.

Reuters

Nio's ES7 To Start Selling In China: What That Means For EV Startup

Nio, Inc.'s (NYSE: NIO) newest SUV, the ES7, could arrive on time despite the supply and logistics challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 disruptions.

Benzinga

China and Australia's dueling Pacific tours make final stops

The foreign ministers of Australia and China were both making their final stops Friday on what has become an island-hopping diplomatic duel in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

WTO seeks fish, vaccine deals as war ignites trade tensions

The World Trade Organization will host ministers from across the globe this month with the aim of striking deals on fish and vaccines, testing the world's ability to set trade rules at a time of mounting tensions.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Asian shares rise, China trading closed for national holiday

Asian shares have risen amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and COVID-19 restrictions easing in China

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand defeats Wang Hao for third straight win to remain on top in Norway

STAVANGER (Norway): Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: As Mass Covid Testing Becomes China’s New Normal, Debate Grows Over Who Pays

National Healthcare Security Administration says local medical insurance funds shouldn’t be used for large-scale programs

Benzinga

Why Alibaba, Nio, Other Chinese Stocks Are Not Trading In Hong Kong Today

Shares of Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE: BABA), JD.Com Inc (NASDAQ: JD), Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:

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Police in Hong Kong warn over vigil as Tiananmen ‘erased’

For first time, Hong Kong will hold no public events to mark the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.

The Conversation

What does China want in the Pacific? Diplomatic allies and strategic footholds

By the time Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s ten-day tour of the Pacific is over in early June, he will have met with leaders from all ten Pacific island countries that have diplomatic relations with China.

The Conversation

To meet the Chinese challenge in the Pacific, NZ needs to put its money where its mouth is

This week’s White House meeting between Jacinda Ardern and Joe Biden reflected a world undergoing rapid change. But of all the shared challenges discussed, there was one that kept appearing in the leaders’ joint statement – China in the Pacific.

Reuters

Papua New Guinea PM warns opposition not to 'play politics' with China visit

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has warned the opposition not to "play politics" with the visit of China's foreign minister amid an election campaign, noting China is a major trade partner and the biggest buyer of the Pacific nation's gas exports.

Reuters

China ambassador, New Zealand foreign minister discuss relationship

China's Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said on Friday that he and New Zealand's foreign minister had discussed how the two countries could steer bilateral relations to benefit both sides.

Foreign Affairs

A Fault Line in the Pacific

The Danger of China’s Growing Sway Over Island Nations

AAP

Wong works to keep Pacific security local

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.

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