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New Chinese ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan
May 24, 2023

New Chinese ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan

China's new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington's support for self-governing Taiwan...

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China presses Dutch minister for access to chipmaking tech blocked on security grounds
May 24, 2023

China presses Dutch minister for access to chipmaking tech blocked on security grounds

China’s foreign minister has pressed his Dutch counterpart for access to advanced chipmaking technology that has been blocked on security grounds and warned against allowing what he said were unfounde...

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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers
May 23, 2023

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has dismissed three cabin crew members after a passenger accused them of discriminating against non-English speakers, in a case that drew criticism from Chinese stat...

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Malaysia raids Swatch stores, seizes colorful watches linked to gay pride
May 23, 2023

Malaysia raids Swatch stores, seizes colorful watches linked to gay pride

Swiss watchmaker Swatch says Malaysian authorities have raided its stores and confiscated 164 watches from its Pride Collection...

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Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultants
May 23, 2023

Business group: Companies in China want 'clarity' after security rule changes, raids on consultants

A business group says foreign companies in China want “greater clarity” about changes in China’s cybersecurity and other rules and how the ruling Communist Party will enforce them after they were ratt...

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Asian stocks fall after more US debt talks fail to break impasse
May 23, 2023

Asian stocks fall after more US debt talks fail to break impasse

Asian stock markets are lower after more negotiations in Washington on government debt failed to yield a deal to avoid a potentially jarring default...

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Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges
May 23, 2023

Iranian leader visits Indonesia to deepen economic ties amid global geopolitical challenges

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on Tuesday during a trip aiming to strengthen economic ties between the Muslim-majority nations amid heightened global ...

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