What does “de-risking” trade with China mean?

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/g7-countries-slam-chinese-firms-support-for-russias-defence-industry

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G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...

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EU tells Meta it can't paywall privacy: Platforms should not confront users with 'binary choice' over personal data use

theregister.com/2024/04/18/eu_meta_subscription_privacy/

Quick Glance: EU instructs Meta against paywalling privacy

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has clarified that large online platforms should not offer users a choice between paying for a service and consenting to the use of their personal data for targeted advertising.

In an EDPB opinion published yesterday, the discussion revolves around the validity of processing personal data for behavioral advertising in the context of 'consent or pay' models introduced by Meta.

According to the EDPB, it is generally not compliant with legal requirements for valid consent when users are only given the option to consent to the processing of personal data for advertising purposes or pay a fee.

Meta is expected to maintain collaboration with the Irish Data Protection Commission, the primary regulatory authority in the EU. The opinion is projected to have no impact on Meta's services.

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Journalist Attempts Citizen’s Arrest of EU Leader Ursula von der Leyen for Enabling Gaza Genocide

democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/journalist_attempts_citizens_arrest_of_eu_leader_ursula_von_der_leyen_for_enabling_gaza_genocide

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Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...

dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-which-countries-can-influence-tehran/a-68860384

Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program

The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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Von der Leyen: "We should be more Finnish when it comes to security": The President of the EU Commission met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) in ...

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China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452020/

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Foreign policy of the traffic light government: Germany is only a lightweight: The Chancellor in China, the Foreign Minister in the Middle East: The government ...

spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/aussenpolitik-der-ampel-koalition-deutschland-ist-nur-ein-leichtgewicht-a-9bade0f8-5456-4538-b974-8635f3dda171

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Isolation from Russia: Finland is closing down: Is Russia deliberately sending migrants to Finland? Helsinki is worried about this and would like to deter ...

spiegel.de/ausland/migration-abschottung-von-russland-finnland-macht-dicht-a-5bdbce37-e4cd-4a9f-9f26-370e16fc23b5

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Apr 18

EU Proposes UK Talks to Ease Stays for Students, Young Workers: The European Union’s executive wants to start talks with the UK to give young adults an easier ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/eu-proposes-uk-talks-to-ease-stays-for-students-young-workers

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Apr 18

EU Commission: Italy brings Mario Draghi into play: Although Ursula von der Leyen is friends with Giorgia Meloni, doubts are growing in Italy about a second term ...

nzz.ch/international/eu-kommission-italien-bringt-mario-draghi-ins-spiel-ld.1826521

Quick Glance: Italy Suggests Mario Draghi for EU Commission President

Speculations arise about Mario Draghi potentially becoming the EU Commission President.

His report is expected to provide insights on enhancing the EU's competitiveness.

In Italy, Draghi is seen as the top candidate for the position.

Support for Ursula von der Leyen in Italy is diminishing, boosting Draghi's prospects.

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Apr 18

EU proposes some free movement for UK young people: The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68848046

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Seven contenders for the top job in the European Commission: The position of Commission Head will be reassigned after the EU elections. Who is in competition ...

de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/sieben-anwarter-auf-den-spitzenjob-in-der-kommission-wer-macht-ursula-konkurrenz

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Apr 18

Sales of electric cars are weakening - and with it the entire car market: Five percent fewer cars were sold in Europe in March. The slump in sales of electric ...

diepresse.com/18379492/absatz-von-e-autos-schwaechelt-und-mit-ihm-der-ganze-automarkt

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EU seeks to close production gap with China and US - Latest News: European Union leaders have debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the ...

hurriyetdailynews.com/eu-seeks-to-close-production-gap-with-china-and-us-192651

reuters.com/world/uk/uk-drug-shortages-swell-amid-brexit-supply-woes-think-tank-data-shows-2024-04-18/

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Reuters

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Apr 18

UK drug shortages swell amid Brexit supply woes, think-tank data shows: Drug shortages in the UK more than doubled between 2020 and 2023 with Brexit likely to ...

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China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands: TAIPEI: China's aviation regulator said on Friday (Apr 19) it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities ...

channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-opens-new-air-routes-xiamen-fuzhou-near-taiwan-islands-4276936

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Apr 18

Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says

reuters.com/world/china/chinese-spies-target-dutch-industries-strengthen-military-intelligence-agency-2024-04-18/

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Apr 18

Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...

spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986

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Apr 18

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...

reuters.com/world/philippines-says-decision-strengthen-ties-with-japan-us-sovereign-choice-2024-04-18/

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scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page

Apr 18

From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page

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Apr 18

EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...

berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040

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Apr 18

Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...

heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html

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Apr 18

Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading: Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign ...

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Apr 18

Farmers' protests: Ukraine and the EU's agricultural policy: For almost two years now, Ukrainian agricultural goods have been freely imported into the EU ...

nzz.ch/meinung/konflikt-um-agrargueter-die-ukraine-legt-die-misere-der-europaeischen-landwirtschaftspolitik-offen-ld.1826487

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Apr 18

Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker: China Tianrui Group Cement Co. said a sudden drop in its stock last week triggered a margin ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/margin-call-cited-for-mystery-stock-crash-in-china-cement-maker

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Apr 17

Belgium, Czech Republic want sanctions for Russian interference in EU elections

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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...

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Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers

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Nicolas Schmit: “I would do a few things differently than von der Leyen”: The leading candidate of the European Social Democrats Nicolas Schmit on his vision for ...

profil.at/ausland/nicolas-schmit-ich-wuerde-einiges-anders-machen-als-von-der-leyen/402863825

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Apr 18

IMF chief says productivity, Chinese consumer spending key to boosting global growth

reuters.com/markets/imf-chief-says-productivity-chinese-consumer-spending-key-boosting-global-growth-2024-04-18/

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Volkswagen: "Just two years and everything was different": Ralf Brandstätter has the most difficult job at Volkswagen: He is supposed to save the business in ...

zeit.de/2024/17/volkswagen-china-autoindustrie-ralf-brandstaetter-meb

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Woman in Brazil wheels corpse into bank to take out loan in dead man’s name: A woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to ...

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Apr 18

China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...

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Apr 18

Schindler reaffirms 2024 sales target, but warns of weakness in China: Lift and escalator maker Schindler reiterated its full-year revenue guidance for low ...

reuters.com/business/schindler-posts-q1-order-intake-slightly-above-expectations-2024-04-18/

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South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?

channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471

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At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...

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Apr 18

🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...

france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers

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Apr 18

Huawei unveils new phone lineup to ramp up the pressure on Apple: Huawei Technologies Co released its latest series of smartphones on April 18 ...

thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/18/huawei-unveils-new-phone-lineup-to-ramp-up-the-pressure-on-apple

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scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3256313/tragic-death-china-teenager-encouraged-give-blood-16-times-8-months-cash-sparks-online-anger

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Tragic death of China teenager ‘encouraged’ to give blood 16 times in 8 months for cash sparks online anger

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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study

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Apple agreement instead of Ukraine peace: We lie to ourselves about Germany's influence in the world

berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/apfelabkommen-statt-ukraine-frieden-wir-beluegen-uns-ueber-unseren-einfluss-in-der-welt-kommentar-li.2207284

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Apr 18

L’Oréal Bounces Back as Europe, North America Offset China: L’Oréal SA reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales as strength in Europe and North America ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/l-oreal-bounces-back-as-europe-north-america-offset-weak-china

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Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

asahi.com/ajw/articles/15235284

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Apr 17

Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...

usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/biden-jabs-trump-over-hush-money-trial/73354008007/

Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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China steelmakers show overcapacity strain as U.S. battens import hatches: HONG KONG -- Chinese steelmakers are being weighed down by overcapacity and are ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/China-steelmakers-show-overcapacity-strain-as-U.S.-battens-import-hatches

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Apple Takes Down WhatsApp And Other Popular Messaging Apps From Chinese App Store

forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/19/apple-takes-down-whatsapp-and-other-popular-messaging-apps-from-chinese-app-store/

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scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3257512/why-china-actress-worshipped-sea-goddess-mazu-china-many-believe-liu-tao-living-protector-seafarers

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Why China actress is worshipped as sea goddess Mazu in China, many believe Liu Tao is living protector of seafarers

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Apr 18

Huawei releases revamped, renamed Pura 70 flagship smartphone: TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies began selling its latest premium smartphones in China on Thursday -- ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Huawei-releases-revamped-renamed-Pura-70-flagship-smartphone

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Philippine universities defend mainland Chinese students on Taiwan-facing province: ‘blatant racism, Sinophobia’

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scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3258232/china-mother-and-son-27-jailed-kidnap-stranger-girl-11-they-wanted-perfect-wife-after-childs-family

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China mother and son, 27, jailed for kidnap of stranger girl, 11, they wanted as ‘perfect’ wife after child’s family rejected advances

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Blinken to China to fuss about support for Russia: Antony Blinken will visit Beijing in the coming weeks, raising concerns about China’s overcapacity ...

asiatimes.com/2024/04/blinken-to-china-to-fuss-about-support-for-russia/

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scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259512/chinas-diplomats-working-abroad-are-about-get-very-rare-pay-rise-sources-say

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EXCLUSIVE: China’s diplomats working abroad are about to get ‘very rare’ pay rise, sources say

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F1 faces a fresh challenge on return to China

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Apr 18

Ricciardo says new RB F1 chassis brings "peace of mind": Daniel Ricciardo says his new RB chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix brings "peace of mind" and ...

motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-says-new-rb-f1-chassis-brings-peace-of-mind/10599977/

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US trade chief calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China: The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ustr-tai-calls-decisive-action-shield-ev-sector-china-2024-04-17/

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scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3258936/david-changs-momofuku-backs-down-chilli-crunch-trademark-row-after-backlash

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David Chang’s Momofuku backs down in chilli crunch trademark row after backlash: Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by food mogul David Chang ...

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China expels teacher for pushing for students to use Tibetan language: Authorities interrogated him several times before suspending his teaching license.

rfa.org/english/news/tibet/teacher-expelled-04172024160617.html

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Apr 18

Argentina Central Bank Chief Among Top Officials Headed to China: Argentina’s top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as ...

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techtimes.com/articles/303725/20240418/china-baidu-unveils-new-ai-tools-chatbot-creation.htm

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Tech Times Apr 18

China's Baidu Unveils New AI Tools for Chatbot Creation: China's Baidu has unveiled new AI tools allowing people with no coding knowledge to create ...

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Apr 18

Malaysia is unfazed by China, U.S. semiconductor competition, minister says: Malaysia appears to be benefitting from U.S.-China trade tensions ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/18/malaysia-is-unfazed-by-china-us-chip-competition-minister-says.html

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Apr 18

Report: China is exporting digital control methods: As it exports internet infrastructure, China is expanding its authoritarian model of the web, report says.

rfa.org/english/news/china/internet-repression-exports-04172024133621.html

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scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3259297/whooping-cough-what-it-whos-most-risk-how-prevent-it-and-why-its-nicknamed-100-day-cough

Apr 17

Whooping cough: what it is, who’s most at risk, how to prevent it and why it’s nicknamed the 100-day cough

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Apr 17

Dispute escalates into flames: balloon sellers engage in crazy firefight: In China, two balloon sellers are attacking each other, the reason is probably their ...

n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Ballonverkaeufer-liefern-sich-irren-Feuer-Kampf-article24879987.html

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Apr 18

Von der Leyen fears dumping of Chinese cars: The EU Commission President observes “a drastic overproduction of electric vehicles in China ...

diepresse.com/18367205/von-der-leyen-befuerchtet-dumping-bei-chinesischen-autos

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European Commission head urges all sides to 'refrain from further action' after reported Israeli attack on Iran

yenisafak.com/en/world/european-commission-head-urges-all-sides-to-refrain-from-further-action-after-reported-israeli-attack-on-iran-3681659