Macron also insisted that the EU shouldn’t be shy when responding to US tariffs. Politics
China Urges Firm to Join Widening Thai Probe Into Crashed Tower Bloomberg.com Events
Xi’s meeting with business reps on Friday comes as China has taken aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up its charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences. Politics
Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’ South China Morning Post Politics
France and Britain, which are driving the initiative, would forge ahead with a ‘reassurance force’ with several countries. Politics
Beijing’s top offices on Hong Kong post article quoting residents urging firm to stand up to US pressure and to stand on the right side of history. Politics
US trade and investment barriers will not halt Chinese solar industry’s rapid global expansion – but may put American manufacturing projects at risk. Events
UN urged to probe Myanmar envoy Julie Bishop over alleged China firms ties Al Jazeera English Economics
The French president addressed the nation amid concerns over Trump’s upending of US-Europe ties. Events
