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Switzerland plans to hold a high-level peace conference on Ukraine in mid-June 2024, which is expected to be attended by US President Joe Biden, as well as representatives of 80-100 countries, mostly from the Global South.

Fitch has downgraded China's credit rating outlook to negative, citing risks to public finances as the economy faces challenges in transitioning to new growth models.

According to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the United States has seen no evidence that China is providing direct military assistance to Russia for its war in Ukraine, but has expressed concern about contributions to the Russian defense industry.

China supports holding an international peace conference, recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation of all parties to fairly discuss all peace plans, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

The foreign ministers of russia and China met in Beijing to discuss further deepening of cooperation between the two countries and the development of Sino-russian relations.

Special Counsel Jack Smith urged the US Supreme Court to reject Trump's request for immunity from prosecution for attempts to cancel the 2020 elections, citing the principle that "no one is above the law.

The United States has expressed concern over China's recent efforts to help Russia rebuild its defense industrial base. Beijing is helping to supply components that increase Russia's ability to attack Ukraine.

Canada unveiled a new defense strategy until 2030, increasing military spending to 1. 76% of GDP by 2030, but still falling short of NATO's 2% target.

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.