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Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection − not just a potential invasion

Is China intent on a D-Day style invasion of Taiwan?

The Conversation

The BYD Sealion 7 Proves That Even China's High-Tech EVs Can Be Boring

China’s BYD is making waves on the global scene. It made headlines by beating Tesla at its own game. It’s reporting huge profits and has promised megawatt charging (though so far that’s only for China), something no one has done before. In Europe, the firm is aggressively expanding, promising reasonably…

InsideEVs

The world’s billionaires now hold more wealth than every country in the world except the U.S. and China—and they'd be even richer if it wasn't for tanking stocks

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg still dominate the billionaire ranks, but their fortunes have taken a hit as S&P 500 losses and boycotts chip away at their wealth.

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What these new landing barges can tell us about China’s plans to invade Taiwan

China’s intentions when it comes to Taiwan have been at the centre of intense discussion for years. Both mainland China and Taiwan claim to represent the “real” China after the Kuomintang nationalist party under Chiang Kai Shek retreated across the Taiwan Strait and established the Republic of China there in…

The Conversation

MAGA Republicans Overwhelmingly Support EV Investments: Survey

A stunning new poll signals a broad shift in the perception of electric vehicles in the U.S. across party lines.

InsideEVs

Crude Gains on Signs of US Economic Strength

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) today is up +0.25 (+0.35%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) is up +0.0133 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher, with gasoline posting a 7-month nearest-futures high. Dollar weakness today is bullish for crude prices. Also, today's stronger-than-expected US economic...

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Puget Systems says it will absorb PC tariff costs for now, but will increase prices when it becomes inevitable

Puget Systems expects graphics cards, network controllers, storage controllers, chassis, and coolers to see major price increases in the coming months. Eventually, it will have to pass on the cost to its customers, though in the near term it may absorb some of the added costs.

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Could antibiotics stop working? Yes – but the biggest danger isn’t prescription-happy GPs

To prevent a catastrophic failure of the drugs modern medicine relies on, look to animal farming in middle-income countries, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Counting the potential toll of Trump's tariffs on major Asian economies

Export manufacturing and free trade helped transform China and other Asian countries into economic powerhouses

The Independent UK

Chinese Tourists Pine For Taiwan's Return As Beijing Jets Surround Island

Chinese tourists visiting the country's closest point to Taiwan wished for the democratic island's return to Beijing's rule, as their leadership called its president a "parasite" and unleashed ships and jets in drills to encircle it.

International Business Times

S&P Futures Plunge With All Eyes on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -1.01% this morning as risk sentiment took a hit ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announcement.

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S&P Futures Slip With All Eyes on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.43% this morning as market participants gear up for U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announcement.

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Lower With All Eyes on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.26% this morning as market participants gear up for U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs announcement.

Barchart

‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan

China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.

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International Business Times

US Approves $5.58 Bn Fighter Jet Sale To Philippines

The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China.

The Independent UK

China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan Strait

China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day focusing on the Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy from China that is a crucial conduit for international trade

Al Jazeera

US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines

Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.

International Business Times

China Probes For Key Target Weak Spots With 'Paralysing' Taiwan Drills

China's military drills around Taiwan this week aim to send a clear message to the island's leadership, analysts say -- in the event of war, Beijing can cut them off from the outside world and grind them into submission.

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US Lawmakers Seek To Rename Street For Hong Kong's Jailed Jimmy Lai

US lawmakers moved Tuesday to rename the street next to Hong Kong's Washington office after Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist and media mogul jailed as China clamps down on the financial hub.

The Independent UK

China unveils ‘paralysing strikes’ poster as it shares code name of live-fire drills around Taiwan

Drills employ Shandong aircraft carrier task group to simulate strikes on targets east of Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security at risk, says US

Beijing continues drills in Taiwan strait, practising hitting key ports and energy infrastructure

Al Jazeera

Where are the highest, lowest tariffs? Trump’s reciprocal tariffs explained

The US has some of the lowest tariffs in the world. Trump wants to reverse that with reciprocal tariffs on April 2.

International Business Times

China Launches Military Drills In Taiwan Strait

The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.

The Guardian - AU

Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word

Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully

The Conversation

Living in ‘garbage time’: when 500 million Chinese change their spending habits, the world feels it

China’s economic rocket ride appears to be ending – or slowing, at least. Growth has declined from 8.4% in 2021 to 4.5% today, youth unemployment has climbed to 16.9%, and cities are filled with unfinished buildings after the collapse of property developer Evergrande in 2024.

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