77 m. ago Trump says US Justice Department may owe him ‘a lot of money’ over probes

US President Donald Trump said he believed the Justice Department probably owes him compensation, following a report that he was seeking some US$230 million after he faced multiple federal investigations. “As far as all the litigation, everything that’s going on, yeah, they probably owe me a lot of money,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday at the White House. The New York Times reported earlier that Trump had initiated administrative claim processes alleging violations of his rights. The...

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5 h. ago Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China

Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China  Investopedia

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5 h. ago China and Russia accused of sabotaging UN human rights funding

China and Russia accused of sabotaging UN human rights funding  Geneva Solutions

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10 h. ago China’s Quiet Strategy in Bulgaria: Economic Appeal, Political Constraints

China’s Quiet Strategy in Bulgaria: Economic Appeal, Political Constraints  German Marshall Fund of the United States

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12 h. ago Why Trump’s ‘best for business’ diplomacy will fail with Russia or China

“All I’ve done all my life is deals,” US President Donald Trump told the Gaza peace summit, going on to say “maybe this is going to be the greatest deal of them all”. Trump has cultivated his image on being the greatest deal-maker, a legacy central to his identity as a business tycoon and now fundamental to his reputation as a world leader. The ceasefire in Gaza has been framed as a crowning achievement in this repertoire. “Together we’ve achieved what everyone said was impossible, but at long...

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13 h. ago China says US visa threats to Central America show ‘lack of basic respect’

China has accused the United States of showing “a lack of basic respect” for Central America following its threat to ban officials and others from the region with ties to the Communist Party from entering the country. The State Department said last month that it would “restrict US visas for Central American nationals intentionally acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party” and who “knowingly direct, authorise, fund, provide significant support to, or carry out activities that undermine...

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14 h. ago China shop clerk breaks jade bangles worth US$140,000; owner seeks no compensation

A shop clerk in eastern China accidentally broke jade bangles valued at over one million yuan (US$140,000), yet the owner chose compassion over compensation, giving the young man a chance to learn from his mistake. The incident, which occurred in October at a jewellery shop in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, was captured on surveillance video. While moving a table, the clerk accidentally knocked over a box of jade bangles, resulting in a loud crash. He attempted to gather the pieces but squatted in...

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15 h. ago Chipmaker CXMT eyes US$42 billion Shanghai listing, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans an initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai as soon as the first quarter of next year, eyeing a valuation of up to 300 billion yuan ($42.12 billion), according to two sources briefed on the matter. Founded in 2016 with government backing, CXMT leads China’s strategic push to build a foothold in a global DRAM market long dominated by companies from Japan, South Korea and the United States. China’s leading manufacturer of dynamic...

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20 h. ago Beijing Pulls Plug on Ant Group, JD.com Stablecoin Initiatives

Beijing Pulls Plug on Ant Group, JD.com Stablecoin Initiatives  blockhead.co

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21 h. ago ‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff row

‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff row  Times of India

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21 h. ago ‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff

‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff  Times of India

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21 h. ago Chinese Tech Titans Retreat From Hong Kong Stablecoin Launch After Beijing Warning | Bitcoinist.com

Chinese Tech Titans Retreat From Hong Kong Stablecoin Launch After Beijing Warning | Bitcoinist.com  Bitcoinist.com

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23 h. ago Is Japan making tourism more expensive to deter unruly visitors?

Japan’s proposed increase in visa fees and departure tax is an attempt to balance between dealing with overtourism and deterring misbehaving visitors at “the bottom of the pyramid”, according to industry observers. The government believes the present fees for visas and departure taxes are low in comparison with international standards, with the Asahi newspaper reporting that the additional funds would be used on improving tourism infrastructure and the education sector. If implemented, the...

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31 h. ago US begins sending nuclear workers home as government shutdown drags

The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave on Monday, US media reported, as the government shutdown dragged into a fourth week. Some 1,400 workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) were expected to receive notices telling them they had been placed on unpaid “furlough”, CNN reported, leaving just 375 at their posts. “Since its creation in 2000, NNSA has never before furloughed federal workers during funding...

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31 h. ago US to seek rival bids for Artemis 3 moon landing as SpaceX lags, Nasa chief says

Nasa’s top official on Monday said the US space agency was opening up the contract for its Artemis 3 astronaut moon landing to compete against billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the mission’s current contractor, which was running late. “I’m in the process of opening that contract up. I think we’ll see companies like Blue [Origin] get involved and maybe others,” Nasa administrator Sean Duffy, who also serves as US transport secretary, told Fox News’ Fox & Friends programme. Blue Origin is a SpaceX...

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31 h. ago Nasa opens US moon landing contract to rival bidders as SpaceX lags

Nasa said on Monday it was opening the marquee US moon landing contract to other bidders because Elon Musk’s SpaceX has experienced mounting delays with its Starship lunar lander. The move paves the way for rivals such as Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to snatch a high-profile mission to land the first astronauts on the moon in half a century. “I’m in the process of opening that contract up. I think we’ll see companies like Blue get involved, and maybe others,” the US space agency’s acting chief Sean...

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38 h. ago What is ‘offering sacrifices to empty coffin’ ritual in Taiwan; why burn figurine

In a Taiwanese folk custom, when two family members die within the same year, straw figurines and duck blood are employed in a special ritual that involves burning an empty paper coffin, aimed at preventing a third death within the family. This traditional practice, known as “Sacrificing to an Empty Coffin”, or ji kong guan in Chinese, is usually conducted during the funeral of the second deceased. Grounded in the folk belief that “bad luck comes in threes,” the ritual seeks to ward off...

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39 h. ago Beijing Crushes the Stablecoin Dream as Tech Giants Learn Who’s Boss

Beijing Crushes the Stablecoin Dream as Tech Giants Learn Who’s Boss  TipRanks

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40 h. ago Ant Group, JD.com suspend Hong Kong stablecoin plans after Beijing’s directive

Ant Group, JD.com suspend Hong Kong stablecoin plans after Beijing’s directive  Invezz

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42 h. ago Hong Kong set for IPO flurry next week with Sany leading the charge

The Hong Kong stock exchange is poised for a blockbuster day next week, as four stocks – including Sany Heavy Industry, China’s largest construction machinery manufacturer – are set to debut, positioning the city to reclaim its status as the world’s top fundraising venue this year. Among the four stocks launching on October 28, Sany Heavy Industry, already listed in Shanghai, aims to raise the highest amount, targeting up to HK$12.36 billion (US$1.59 billion) by offering 580.42 million shares in...

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