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Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

The Independent UK

Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says

The legal team for Hong Kong pro-democracy ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says he will not appeal the national security conviction for which he was sentenced to 20 years in prison

The Independent UK

The US sank an Iranian warship and didn’t rescue the survivors. Is this legal in war?

News that a United States submarine had torpedoed and sunk the Iranian warship IRIS Dena about 40 nautical miles off Sri Lanka this week took many observers by surprise. An attack like this so far from the Persian Gulf – and in a key trade route connecting China to the…

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China's 10-passenger electric aircraft, the Matrix, hints at how big flying taxis can be

A Chinese company has developed what it claims is the world’s largest flying electrical vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, or eVTOL

The Independent UK

MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

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The Independent UK

Labour MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

Joani Reid has said she ‘voluntarily’ suspended herself from the Labour whip ‘until internal investigations are concluded’

Evening Standard

BYD says its next-gen EV battery can delivers 625 miles on a single charge and be topped up in minutes

BYD reveals details about its second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, which promises more range, ultra-fast charging speeds and improved longevity

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US legislator hits out at UK after arrests over alleged spying for China

David Taylor, the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, and two other men were arrested by counter-terrorism officers in London and Wales.

Evening Standard

BYD's New Stations Make EV Charging Basically As Quick As Getting Gas

It’s also the world’s most powerful fast charger, arranged like your neighborhood gas station.

InsideEVs

Will the Iran war go global?

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China's top chip execs claim ASML alternative 'small, fragmented, and weak' — Chinese industry titans call for national effort to invest in advanced chipmaking tools

China's most senior semiconductor executives issued a public call this week for a consolidated national effort to build a domestic alternative to Dutch lithography giant ASML.

Tom’s Hardware

Young mother unaware of ‘tentacles’ from Hong Kong, China ‘shadow policing’ trial told

Dual Chinese-British national Peter Wai, 38, and retired Hong Kong police superintendent Bill Yuen, 65, are on trial at the Old Bailey

The Independent UK

Jimmy Lai and the rule of law in Hong Kong

Letter: Bi Haibo of the Chinese embassy in the UK responds to an editorial

The Guardian - UK

With oil once again a weapon in the Middle East, is clean energy the key to peace?

By closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking oil and gas facilities in Gulf countries, Tehran is driving up hydrocarbon prices. But renewable energy – largely dominated by China – is not immune to the effects of geopolitical tensions either.

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InsideEVs

BYD’s Second-Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient

The battery can add a staggering amount of range in under 10 minutes. Here's just how quick it is, and how it compares to the best Western designs.

The Independent UK

Anas Sarwar confirms probe after Scottish Labour MP’s husband accused of spying for China

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s comments come after Joani Reid’s husband David Taylor was arrested and bailed over China spying allegations

International Business Times UK

Joani Reid's Husband Among Former Labour Advisers Under Fire in China Espionage Case

David Taylor, husband of East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, alongside two others.

Tom’s Hardware

China seeks to enhance rare earth advantages, take 'extraordinary measures' to achieve semiconductor breakthroughs — new five-year plan marks doubling down on technological self-reliance

China just released the latest draft of its five-year plan, which mentions it goal of building a more robust "response mechanism" to supply chain threats and focusing on enhancing its "competitive advantages in rare earths."

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Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

The Independent UK

The country that will benefit the most from Trump’s war on Iran? Russia

ANALYSIS : As India and China scramble to replace blocked Gulf oil, analysts tell Stuti Mishra the ultimate beneficiaries of this war are clear

LiveScience

9 ways people have modified their bodies since the dawn of time, from foot binding to castration

Many types of body modification date back hundreds or thousands of years, revealing our ancient ancestors were not that different from us.

The Independent UK

Why China has set its most pessimistic economic target in 30 years

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InsideEVs

A Buick Plug-In Hybrid Minivan Just Set A New Range Record

To make matters even more interesting, the record run was done at a constant speed of 74.5 mph and an average temperature of 41°F.

Evening Standard

Risks from Chinese spying ‘not receding’, Speaker warns parliamentary staff

Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s warning comes as three men were released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

Barchart

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Worries, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.29%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.40% this morning as Treasury yields advanced for a fourth consecutive day amid worries that surging energy prices from the Middle East conflict could stoke inflation.

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