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A Chinese journalist has been arrested and will be deported from Sweden on espionage charges after working in several European countries, including Norway, for 10 years.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit China on April 14-17 to discuss the war in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping and explore China's potential to influence Russia for a more peaceful resolution of the conflict.

In March 2023, RMB trading on the Russian foreign exchange market reached a record high of 53%, illustrating the growing importance of the Chinese currency in the Russian economy as it is disconnected from Western financial systems due to sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has joined TikTok to reach a younger audience, promising behind-the-scenes looks at government life rather than dance videos, while ensuring data security.

European defense contractors warn that dependence on Chinese cotton lint threatens the expansion of ammunition production, which is needed to replenish stocks and support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

China denies trying to benefit from Russia's war against Ukraine and regulates the export of dual-use goods in accordance with laws and regulations.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Chinese banks and exporters of "significant consequences" if they help strengthen Russia's military capabilities or help Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

Thailand is proposing to introduce a single tourist visa valid in six Southeast Asian countries - Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar - to increase tourism revenues.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China on April 8-9 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

China has significantly increased its military support for russia in the war with Ukraine, providing geospatial intelligence data, microelectronics, optics and missile fuel.

U. S. officials warn that China is providing significant assistance to Russia's military-industrial complex, which threatens Ukraine and global security.

Tesla cancels plans to create an affordable electric car due to competition from Chinese electric cars, instead focusing on developing self-driving robotaxis.

Oil prices continued to rise for the second week in a row due to a decline in supply, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of increased demand as the economy recovers.

President Zelenskyy signs a decree imposing sanctions against 86 legal entities and 7 individuals, including foreign nationals, for a period of 3 to 10 years.

Microsoft warns that China is likely to use AI-generated content to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea, and India in 2024 after attempting to do so during the Taiwanese presidential election.

South Korea plans to hold a trilateral summit with Japan and China in May to discuss economic cooperation, regional issues, including nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, and to resume trilateral dialogue after a break since 2019.

Blinken insists that Ukraine urgently needs additional assistance, such as air defense, artillery, and ammunition, and calls on the allies to double or triple their resources, as Ukraine's security is a matter of global security.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expects the blocked US military aid to arrive by November.

China calls for a political settlement of the war in Ukraine through negotiations without winners and losers, opposing military action.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba commented on the possible supply of ballistic missiles to Russia from other countries.

Russia's economy is suffering greatly from Western sanctions due to the war in Ukraine: falling revenues, high inflation, capital outflows, industrial decline, and growing dependence on China.

China's central bank promises to implement a prudent and effective monetary policy, as well as actively work to stimulate domestic demand and build confidence to drive economic recovery in the country.

South Korea detained a 3,000-ton flagless cargo ship suspected of violating UN sanctions, allegedly heading to Russia from North Korea via China.

Thirty Chinese army aircraft were spotted around Taiwan. 20 of them came dangerously close to the northern part of the island, where the capital is located.

Blinken and Macron reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression during their meeting in Paris.

Biden and Xi discussed the US interest in protecting national security in relation to TikTok, which is controlled by a Chinese company.

Taylor Swift has officially become a billionaire with a net worth of $1. 1 billion, making her the first musician to achieve billionaire status solely through songwriting and performing.

China's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in 13 months, driven by an increase in new orders from domestic and foreign customers, which helped boost business confidence to an 11-month high.

Biden expressed concerns to Xi about China's support for Russia's war against Ukraine, unfair trade policies, and non-market economic practices that harm American workers.

Oil prices soared above $88 per barrel, the highest since October, due to rising demand from China and the US, as well as escalating tensions in the Middle East, which are increasing supply concerns.