Australian journalist Cheng Lei reflects on her experience after detention in China, Australian academic Sean Turnell recounts his time in a Myanmar jail, Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is detained in prolonged isolation at the behest of the US, an Australian man is jailed for foreign interference in favor of China, and a Chinese pastor struggles to obtain ID after release from prison
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Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was recently released after three years of detention in Beijing, spoke about her experience in her first interview with Sky News Australia . Cheng described feeling alternately fragile like a newborn and feeling like she could fly. She was reunited with her children in Melbourne after being released and expressed her heartbreak at seeing her mother aged and weakened from raising the children in her absence .
Cheng, a former business television anchor for Chinese state television, was detained in 2020 for allegedly sharing state secrets. She could not divulge details about her case but admitted to sharing a government briefing document before going on-air, which is considered a serious offense in China .
Cheng expressed gratitude to the Australian gove...
#newstr #Australia #China #Journalist #Detention #Myanmar #Academic #Imprisonment #Detention #ForeignInterference #ChinesePastor #Id
Australian journalist Cheng Lei reflects on her experience after detention in China, Australian academic Sean Turnell recounts his time in a Myanmar jail, Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is detained in prolonged isolation at the behest of the US, an Australian man is jailed for foreign interference in favor of China, and a Chinese pastor struggles to obtain ID after release from prison
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Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was recently released after three years of detention in Beijing, spoke about her experience in her first interview with Sky News Australia . Cheng described feeling alternately fragile like a newborn and feeling like she could fly. She was reunited with her children in Melbourne after being released and expressed her heartbreak at seeing her mother aged and weakened from raising the children in her absence .
Cheng, a former business television anchor for Chinese state television, was detained in 2020 for allegedly sharing state secrets. She could not divulge details about her case but admitted to sharing a government briefing document before going on-air, which is considered a serious offense in China .
Cheng expressed gratitude to the Australian gove...
#newstr #Australia #China #Journalist #Detention #Myanmar #Academic #Imprisonment #Detention #ForeignInterference #ChinesePastor #Id
Australian journalist Cheng Lei reflects on her experience after detention in China, Australian academic Sean Turnell recounts his time in a Myanmar jail, Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is detained in prolonged isolation at the behest of the US, an Australian man is jailed for foreign interference in favor of China, and a Chinese pastor struggles to obtain ID after release from prison
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Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was recently released after three years of detention in Beijing, spoke about her experience in her first interview with Sky News Australia . Cheng described feeling alternately fragile like a newborn and feeling like she could fly. She was reunited with her children in Melbourne after being released and expressed her heartbreak at seeing her mother aged and weakened from raising the children in her absence .
Cheng, a former business television anchor for Chinese state television, was detained in 2020 for allegedly sharing state secrets. She could not divulge details about her case but admitted to sharing a government briefing document before going on-air, which is considered a serious offense in China .
Cheng expressed gratitude to the Australian gove...
#newstr #Australia #China #Journalist #Detention #Myanmar #Academic #Imprisonment #Detention #ForeignInterference #ChinesePastor #Id
Australian journalist Cheng Lei reflects on her experience after detention in China, Australian academic Sean Turnell recounts his time in a Myanmar jail, Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is detained in prolonged isolation at the behest of the US, an Australian man is jailed for foreign interference in favor of China, and a Chinese pastor struggles to obtain ID after release from prison
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#def275ce ver:0.15
Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was recently released after three years of detention in Beijing, spoke about her experience in her first interview with Sky News Australia . Cheng described feeling alternately fragile like a newborn and feeling like she could fly. She was reunited with her children in Melbourne after being released and expressed her heartbreak at seeing her mother aged and weakened from raising the children in her absence .
Cheng, a former business television anchor for Chinese state television, was detained in 2020 for allegedly sharing state secrets. She could not divulge details about her case but admitted to sharing a government briefing document before going on-air, which is considered a serious offense in China .
Cheng expressed gratitude to the Australian gove...
#newstr #Australia #China #Journalist #Detention #Myanmar #Academic #Imprisonment #Detention #ForeignInterference #ChinesePastor #Id
Australian journalist Cheng Lei reflects on her experience after detention in China, Australian academic Sean Turnell recounts his time in a Myanmar jail, Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is detained in prolonged isolation at the behest of the US, an Australian man is jailed for foreign interference in favor of China, and a Chinese pastor struggles to obtain ID after release from prison
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#def275ce ver:0.15
Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was recently released after three years of detention in Beijing, spoke about her experience in her first interview with Sky News Australia . Cheng described feeling alternately fragile like a newborn and feeling like she could fly. She was reunited with her children in Melbourne after being released and expressed her heartbreak at seeing her mother aged and weakened from raising the children in her absence .
Cheng, a former business television anchor for Chinese state television, was detained in 2020 for allegedly sharing state secrets. She could not divulge details about her case but admitted to sharing a government briefing document before going on-air, which is considered a serious offense in China .
Cheng expressed gratitude to the Australian gove...
#newstr #Australia #China #Journalist #Detention #Myanmar #Academic #Imprisonment #Detention #ForeignInterference #ChinesePastor #Id
India's Flash PMI Indicates Strong Growth in Factory Orders and Production
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The Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for India is at 61.3, the highest in factory orders and production in nearly 3.5 years. PMI is a leading indicator of growth or a slowdown and provides a snapshot of the economy. The PMI is a diffusion index that counts the number of indicators with a positive or negative change. The Flash PMI is an estimate based on around 90% of the total PMI responses for the month. The final PMI numbers are expected to be similar. However, relying solely on the Flash PMI can lead to misleading data, as seen in the UK. India's strong PMI numbers have led to upgraded growth projections by global agencies. The PMI does not indicate the magnitude of the movement. India's strong PMI suggests that the GDP numbers will continue to look good .
India's Flash Purchasin...
#newstr #India #Pmi #Economy #Gdp #Growth #FlashPmi #LeadingIndicator
US Moon Lander 'Permanently' Asleep After Historic Landing: Company
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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lunar lander, which successfully completed the IM-1 mission, played a crucial role in NASA's recent test of an autonomous navigation system on the Moon. The system, called Lunar Node 1 (LN-1), aims to create a network of lighthouses that can guide spacecraft in orbit around the Moon and astronauts on the lunar surface. LN-1 was launched on board the Odysseus lander and helped the lander navigate to the Moon's surface after its own navigation system failed. NASA intends to use LN-1 to connect different orbiters, landers, and astronauts, turning them into a series of lighthouse beacons spread across the lunar surface. The system would digitally verify each explorer's position relative to other networked spacecraft, ground stations, or rovers. NASA hopes to develo...
#newstr #UsMoonLander #Odysseus #IntuitiveMachines #Nasa #LunarMission #SpaceExploration
EUR/USD Holds Above 1.0800 Amid Weaker US Dollar and Upcoming Economic Data
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The EUR/USD currency pair is currently trading at 1.0816, up 0.08% on the day, as the US Dollar weakens. The pair has managed to hold above the key support level of 1.0800 despite increased volatility in recent days. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25–5.50% for the fifth consecutive meeting. Fed Chair Powell stated that the recent elevated CPI inflation data has not changed the view that inflation is trending lower. On the other hand, ECB Governing Council member Edward Scicluna suggested that an interest rate cut from the ECB in April could be warranted and should not be ruled out. Traders are now focusing on upcoming economic data, including the Chicago Fed National Activity Index, US New Home Sales data, German Retail Sales, and US ...
#newstr #Eur/usd #UsDollar #EconomicData #Fed'sBosticSpeech
China Continues Water Cannon Attacks in the South China Sea
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Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated as the China Coast Guard (CCG) continues to use water cannons against the Philippines. The CCG's repeated use of water cannons, which are mounted on the side of their ships and shoot high-pressure water, is seen as a gray zone intimidation tactic. The incidents have occurred in disputed areas such as Second Thomas Shoal and Scarborough Shoal, where the legal status is contested. Water cannons were historically used for crowd control and defense against pirates by large commercial vessels, but the U.S. Coast Guard does not use them due to the risk of indiscriminate injury. The CCG's use of water cannons is considered dehumanizing and escalatory, and the Philippines is seeking support from its allies. The U.S. may consider sending military docto...
#newstr #SouthChinaSea #China #Philippines #WaterCannons #MaritimeTensions
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Flawed Book on China's World View Fails to Reassure Americans
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David Daokui Li's book 'China's World View: Demystifying China to Prevent Global Conflict' is criticized for its flawed premise that better understanding of China will lead to more positive attitudes towards the country . The book is described as light on the economy and outdated, with misinformation and inaccuracies . The author's worldview is seen as triggering Americans' fears about China, portraying an authoritarian government and territorial expansionism . The book is considered interesting but not successful in its goal of reassuring Americans about China's intentions .
In assessing the US perception of China's threat, it is important to consider the flawed premise of books like 'China's World View' that aim to provide a better understanding of China. The book by David Daokui Li is ...
#newstr #China #GlobalPower #Us #WesternConcerns #SinousRelations
Asian Markets Brace for Data Releases Amid Central Bank Signals
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Investors in Asia may favor playing it conservative ahead of a slew of economic indicators in the coming days, especially with Japan's stock market notching consecutive record highs and market closures on Friday for many centers, including China .
Japan's Nikkei 225 extended its rally last week, supported by dovish signals from central banks such as the Federal Reserve, Swiss National Bank, and Bank of England. However, it was the Bank of Japan that made headlines by ending its long-held policy of yield curve control and negative interest rates, signaling confidence in Japan's economic recovery. This move by the Bank of Japan kicks off the hectic central bank news cycle .
Japan is set to release revised January leading indicators and services PPI data on Monday, with Tokyo CPI due on Thu...
#newstr #Asia #EconomicIndicators #CentralBanks #StockMarket #Currency #MonetaryEasing #InterestRates #S&p500 #Nasdaq #Investors
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse to Occur in the USA on March 25
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During the early morning hours of Monday, March 25, a penumbral lunar eclipse, also known as a full or partial lunar eclipse, will take place in the USA. This eclipse, referred to as the 'Worm Moon,' will cause the moon to move into the faint, outer part of Earth's shadow, known as the penumbra. As a result, the moon will appear slightly dimmer. The eclipse will be visible throughout the country, with the moon beginning to touch the penumbra shortly before 1 a.m. ET and reaching its maximum point around 3:12 a.m. ET. The penumbral eclipse will conclude around 5:30 a.m. ET. Unlike the penumbral eclipse, the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 will only be visible to those along the path of totality.
The lunar eclipse is expected to occur on March 25, 2024, and will be a penumbral lunar...
#newstr #PenumbralLunarEclipse #TotalSolarEclipse #Usa #BrockUniversity #DrBarakShoshany
Asian Shares Edge Up as Investors Monitor U.S. Inflation Data
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The USD/JPY exchange rate dropped to 151.00 in Friday's late European session following the release of Japan's hot February inflation data. Japan's annual National headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew at a stronger pace of 2.8% compared to the prior release of 2.2%. The Bank of Japan's (BoJ) preferred inflation measure, which excludes fresh food, also rose by 2.8%, in line with expectations. The strong inflation numbers have improved investor confidence in the BoJ's decision to pivot to policy normalization .
The rise in Japanese inflation has led to a drop in the USD/JPY exchange rate. The USD Index, which measures the value of the US dollar against a basket of major currencies, reached a monthly high of 104.44 as investors hope that the Federal Reserve (Fed) won't be as aggressive w...
#newstr #AsianShares #UsInflation #InterestRates #YenWeakness #CurrencyIntervention #PceData #FederalReserveRateCut #Equities #CentralBanks #Dollar #Gold #OilPrices
Heightened Geopolitical Risk and Falling US Rig Count Exacerbate Supply Concerns, Oil Prices Rise
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Crude oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine heightened concerns over tighter global supply. Both Brent crude futures and U.S. crude futures saw minimal changes last week, reflecting the market's uncertainty. The rising geopolitical tension, attacks on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine, and fading hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East have all contributed to worries about global oil supply. Additionally, the falling U.S. rig count has increased concerns about tighter supply. Russia recently launched a significant attack on Ukraine's western region of Lviv, while Israeli forces besieged two more hospitals in Gaza. These events have further intensified the conflicts in the respective regions. Meanwhi...
#newstr #OilPrices #GeopoliticalRisk #SupplyConcern #MiddleEast #Russia #Ukraine
Chinese EVs Pose Potential Threat to Global Car Industry Amid US-China Tensions
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China's electric vehicle (EV) market share accounts for nearly 60% of the global EV market, with Bloomberg projecting world sales to surge 21% to 16.7 million units in 2024. Chinese automakers, such as BYD Auto Co, are expanding their presence by building factories in other countries to tap into the market growth potential. The recent advancements in battery technology have allowed Chinese companies to manufacture electric cars that compete with gas-burning cars in terms of cost. Consumers worldwide are increasingly interested in buying Chinese EVs due to their higher quality and lower price .
American politicians have taken action to prevent China from dominating the US EV market. Former President Trump vowed to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese cars imported directly from the mainland and...
#newstr #ChineseEvs #GlobalEvMarket #ChineseAutomakers #UsEvMarket #EvImports #BatteryTechnology #UschinaTensions
India-UK Trade Talks, UK-Oman Trade Agreements, and Indian Commerce Ministry's Agenda
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The latest round of trade talks between the UK and India has concluded without a breakthrough. The negotiations for a free-trade agreement have been marred by disputes over visas, market access, and other issues. Indian negotiators have cited a lack of time to engage on the pending issues ahead of the upcoming elections in April. As a result, the 14th round of talks is expected to close without further discussions. Both sides remain hopeful that they can regroup and resume negotiations after the election. The UK government sees a free-trade agreement with India as a significant achievement of Brexit. However, the talks have been delayed due to disagreements on various issues. The trade deal with India is considered to be India's most ambitious yet and could also serve as a stepping stone f...
#newstr #India #Uk #Oman #TradeTalks #TradeAgreements #CommerceMinistry
AU Small Finance Bank: Merger and Stock Performance
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AU Small Finance Bank, an India-based non-deposit accepting non-banking financial company, is set to merge with Fincare. The bank offers a range of banking and financial services, including retail banking, wholesale banking, and treasury operations. The merger will bring together the two entities and expand their offerings to customers.
AU Small Finance Bank anticipates a 20-25% rise in asset base over three years, increasing the balance sheet to Rs.2 lakh crore by 2026-27. However, the bank reported weak performance in the December 2023 quarter, with net earnings missing estimates by 8.9% due to elevated credit costs, higher slippages, high cost-to-income ratio, and accelerated provisions. These factors have put pressure on the stock price performance. The integration concerns about the ...
#newstr #AuSmallFinanceBank #Fincare #Merger #StockMarket #FinancialPerformance
Global Equity Markets Rally as Central Banks Signal Rate Cuts
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Global equity markets rallied this week, with the S&P 500, Japan's Nikkei, and the UK FTSE all trading to new fiscal year highs. The rally was fueled by central banks signaling their intention to lower interest rates, leading to a powerful asset market rally and rising inflation expectations. In China, stimulus measures are starting to have an impact on real economic activity, with both industrial production and fixed asset investment numbers coming in stronger than expected. The Federal Reserve's Chairman, Jay Powell, was notably dovish despite revising up forecasts for GDP and inflation. This unique moment in the global macro economy is characterized by inflationary pressures, explosive asset markets, and central banks choosing to be more dovish than what would otherwise be warranted .
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#newstr #GlobalEquityMarkets #InterestRates #Inflation #CentralBanks #AssetMarkets #EconomicActivity #StimulusMeasures #IndustrialProduction #FixedAssetInvestment #Gdp #PceData #OilInventories
Tokyo’s Nikkei Index Hits Another Record High, Boosted by Weaker Yen and Positive Sentiment
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Tokyo’s Nikkei index reached a new record high on March 25, 2024, closing at 40,888.43 points. The broader Topix index also saw an increase of 0.61 percent. The positive sentiment was driven by the risk-on attitude in the market and a weaker yen, which reassured investors in Japan. Wall Street stocks also hit fresh highs, with all three major indices climbing to new records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved closer to the 40,000-point mark. In Japan, government data revealed that the core consumer price index stood at 2.8 percent in February. Some notable companies that performed well include Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing, which advanced 1.17 percent, Toyota, which climbed 1.92 percent, and Sony Group, which saw a 0.18 percent increase. However, SoftBank Group experienced a 0.17 perc...
#newstr #Tokyo #NikkeiIndex #RecordHigh #StockMarket #WallStreet #Investors #Japan #CoreConsumerPriceIndex #FastRetailing #Toyota #SonyGroup #SoftbankGroup