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My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,…

The Times of India

Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?

US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop

The Guardian - UK

This New European Electric SUV Has A Secret From China

The new Opel electric crossover will look German, may be built in Spain, but with Leapmotor’s EV architecture and battery tech.

InsideEVs

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'Trust Doesn't Collapse Overnight': Experts Warn US Debt Is Now Accelerating America's Rivalry With China

The US is projected to borrow over $2 trillion in a fiscal year, raising concerns among economists about fiscal sustainability and geopolitical implications, with interest payments rivaling major federal expenditures.

International Business Times

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

International Business Times

Trump-Xi Beijing Summit To Focus On Iran Conflict, Trade Tensions

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing later next week, but the focus of the summit is likely to remain on the Iran war.

International Business Times

3 Big Takeaways From The Beijing Auto Show

The Beijing Auto Show had more than 180 debuts this year, making it the largest and most important auto show in the world.

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Congress seeks discussion in Parliament on China's 'support' to Pak in Operation Sindoor

Congress has demanded a parliamentary debate following China's admission of providing technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The party questions the Modi government's approach to China, citing loosened trade curbs and increased industrial dependency. This development follows China's state broadcaster airing an interview confirming engineer involvement with Pakistan's air…

The Economic Times

Thailand's SiamAI denies exporting US AI servers to China

Bangkok-based SiamAI has denied allegations of exporting AI servers to China, stating full compliance with US export control laws. The company's statement comes amid US prosecutors' claims of billions in US AI technology being shipped to China, with SiamAI asserting it has not engaged in such activities.

The Economic Times

Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

The Guardian - UK

While You Stop For A 30-Minute Charge, Nio Just Swapped 1 Million EV Batteries In A Week

Nio's EV battery-swapping isn't just a gimmick. The Chinese EV maker has handled over 100 million swaps to date.

InsideEVs

India between empires: A reality check

India's rich history flourished through trade and collaboration rather than illusionary dominance. In the current geopolitical landscape, with tensions alongside China and the US, genuine independence hinges on nurturing economic, intellectual, and military strengths. Embracing our interconnected world is essential; dismissing it only feeds false narratives about our identity.

The Economic Times

What's behind Washington's AI safety pivot

New signals of possible changes ahead of President Trump's trip to China next week.

Axios

Most Expensive Dog in the World That Costs More Than a House

In a world where luxury is often measured in mansions, supercars, and private jets, one dog managed to shock the entire planet by carrying a price tag higher than many homes. The dog was not a mythical creature or a genetically engineered experiment. It was a Tibetan Mastiff named Big…

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Caixin Global

Business Brief (May 8): TikTok Thailand Expansion Approved

China-EU trade tensions rise, Australia issues final ruling on Chinese steel products

The Guardian - UK

Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders

Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe sentences in a years-long purge

The Independent UK

Two Chinese former ministers handed suspended death sentences in latest Xi purge

Xi has used anti-corruption as a way to consolidate political loyalty and control among the political elite

The Independent UK

New data on 2022 China plane crash suggests cockpit struggle and fuel cut

Newly released data suggests that someone intentionally cut off the fuel to both engines of a China Eastern Airlines jet and there was a struggle over the controls before the plane slammed into a mountain in 2022

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The Conversation

Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict.

The Times of India

Nepal opposition wants PM Balendra Shah to hold Lipulekh talks with India

Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressed Balendra Shah govt “to move beyond diplomatic notes” and open high-level talks with India and China to “reclaim” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani — Indian territories Kathmandu claims is theirs, reports Vishant Agarwala.

The Times of India

Bangladesh seeks China support for Teesta restoration project

DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

The Independent UK

UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain

A U.K. border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting China’s spy agency by conducting “shadow” policing operations in Britain

The Conversation

Iran war has shown the limits of US power

In his 1873 book On War, the great Prussian military strategist Carl von Clausewitz wrote that: “War is the realm of uncertainty.” He would have been at home in Washington this week where Clausewitz’s “fog of war” appears to have descended on the White House, at times obscuring reality.

Barchart

Grain Market Update: Are Iran Ceasefire Rumors Creating a Commodity Trap

Darin Newsom suggests that recent commodity market declines are driven by speculative liquidation and false headlines regarding a ceasefire in Iran, though he anticipates a rally next week fueled by renewed geopolitical tensions and optimism surrounding the upcoming China Summit.

Barchart

BA Stock Alert: What to Expect as Boeing CEO Joins Trump on China Trip

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will reportedly join President Donald Trump on his upcoming diplomatic visit to China. Here’s what this news really means for BA shares.

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