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Bulletin PM briefing: Why vaccine disinformation spread and Hegseth’s bizarre biblical rant

Why vaccine disinformation spread across the UK during Covid pandemic. Hegseth brands media ‘Pharisees’ in bizarre biblical rant at Iran war briefing. UK’s armed forces need a ‘decade of renewal’, warns former military chief. China demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after…

The Independent UK

The V&A catalogue row shows China’s censorship now travels through cultural supply chains

When people think about censorship, they often imagine an obvious ban: a book prohibited, an exhibition closed, or a speaker silenced.

The Conversation

Chinese Embassy in Japan says authorities fail to act on threats

The Chinese Embassy in Japan says it has received multiple threats and accuses Japanese authorities of not taking effective measures

The Independent UK

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Chinese fabs import record volumes of US chipmaking equipment via Singapore and Malaysia — homegrown tool makers booked record 2025 revenues as price competition squeezes margins

2025 was a bumper year for Chinese chipmaking equipment firms Naura, AMEC, ACM Research, and Piotech, with each posting record revenues.

Tom’s Hardware

Donald Trump is waiting for a ‘big fat’ hug from his sworn enemy, but what follows might turn things around

President Donald Trump just dropped a Truth Social post that’s equal parts swagger and warning as he gears up for his trip to China next month. The post, which landed ahead of his May 14-15 meeting with President Xi Jinping, starts with a boast about permanently opening the Strait of…

The Mary Sue

China speaks out as Iran war pressures start to hurt its bottom line

Experts warn a drawn-out Iran war will sap global growth and curb other nations’ ability to absorb Chinese exports

The Independent UK

China’s mega hydropower project: The $165 billion dam that could reshape energy and Earth’s dynamics

It is well known that China loves building ambitious infrastructure projects, and its hydroelectric power stations are no exception. The Three Gorges Dam, which already boasts the title of the world’s largest hydroelectric station, attracts the interest of the international community not only due to its size but also because…

The Times of India

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'They have ghost cities, they have ghost data centers too': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns of "enormous" China compute capacity - but says 'we want the United States to win'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says we all need to get along to ensure compute for all, but warns on threat of Anthropic Mythos.

TechRadar

Nasdaq Futures Climb as TSMC Boosts Tech Optimism

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +0.32% this morning, setting a new record high as an upbeat forecast from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. boosted sentiment.

Barchart

Audi's Ringless AUDI Brand Is Developing A New Sedan

It feels as if a new car brand is born in China every other day, but a recent entry carries a familiar name. Audi and SAIC strengthened their ties in 2024 to launch AUDI as a separate entity focused exclusively on electric vehicles. The E5 Sportback led the way, positioned…

Motor1

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

The Independent UK

Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Crucible debutant in fascinating World Snooker Championship draw

O’Sullivan starts his hunt for a record eighth world title against China’s He Guoqiang, who has beaten him twice in their three encounters

The Independent UK

China demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week

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The Independent UK

Kazakhstan jails peaceful protesters for five years after demonstration ‘displeases’ China

Protesters demanding release of Kazakh national detained in Xinjiang burned Chinese flags and portrait of Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

The Independent UK

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

The Independent UK

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide

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The Conversation

Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war

The Trump administration claims its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working, with nine ships complying with orders to turn around.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump wanted ‘America First’ but got ‘America Alone’ as Spain announces closer EU-China ties

Donald Trump’s vision of America First is looking more like ‘America Alone’ after Spain just doubled down on its push for closer EU-China ties. During a high-profile meeting in Beijing on April 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping openly praised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a key bridge between…

The Times of India

Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,…

Evening Standard

Cannoli and courtrooms: how an Italian lawyer and London GP are taking Italian baking global

Testing Sicilian cannolo recipes is quite the side hustle for an Italian corporate lawyer, based in Shanghai, and a Holborn-based GP.

The Conversation

US blockade of Strait of Hormuz ratchets up tensions with China ahead of Trump visit to Beijing

The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11,…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

The Times of India

China launches 100,000-tonne green methanol project construction

China is one more step closer to clean energy after developing a 100,000-tonne green methanol project within its northeastern region. The project has been developed in Liaoning province and is just the first step of an even bigger green fuel plan that has been devised to reduce carbon footprints and…

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