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Ukrainian defenders kill 560 Russian soldiers and destroy 11 Russian artillery systems in one day

Pravda Ukraine Russia has lost 228,340 soldiers, 4,041 tanks, and 7,863 armoured combat vehicles in its war against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces from 24 February 2022 to 30 June 2023 are estimated to be as follows (figures in…

U.S. approves arms sales of US$440 million to Taiwan

Washington, June 29 (CNA) The United States government said Thursday it had approved a total of US$440 million in arms sales to Taiwan, which would include ammunition and spare parts for military wheeled vehicles and weapons. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306300005

China’s Economy Shows New Signs of Weakness

Wall Street Journal Evidence of China’s flagging growth continues to roll in, raising questions about whether the government is doing enough to turn things around. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-economy-shows-new-signs-of-weakness-c3316657

Cyberattack knocks out satellite communications for Russian military

Washington Post At least two groups claimed responsibility for the attack. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/30/satellite-hacked-russian-military/

Xpeng Shares Rise Sharply Amid Launch of Lower-Priced G6 Model

Wall Street Journal Electric vehicle company XPeng Inc.’s Hong Kong-listed shares were sharply higher, after the company announced the launch of its new G6 sport-utility vehicle. https://www.wsj.com/articles/xpeng-shares-rise-sharply-amid-launch-of-lower-priced-g6-model-1864a1e0

EU to seek maximum international support for Ukrainian Peace Formula

Pravda Ukraine The European Union has pledged to continue to work with other countries to ensure the widest possible international support for the key principles and objectives of the Ukrainian Peace Formula. Source: European Pravda, referring to the text of the EU summit decision Details: According to the decision, the European Union and its member…

Hong Kong catering sector banking on 2-month shopping festival to bring 20 per cent business surge as part of July 1 celebrations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Catering industry hoping for a 20 per cent surge in business, buoyed by the second round of the government’s consumption vouchers in mid-July. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226046/hong-kong-catering-sector-banking-2-month-shopping-festival-bring-20-cent-business-surge-part-july-1?utm_source=rss_feed

Man Accused in Jan. 6 Riot Is Arrested With Weapons Near Obama’s Home

New York Times A law enforcement official said that weapons, ammunition and materials that could make explosives were found inside the man’s nearby van. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/politics/jan-6-arrest-obama-house.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times A blow to affirmative action in the U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/briefing/affirmative-action-russia-france-protests.html

China Far Outranks the U.S in High-Speed Rail. Here’s Why.

Wall Street Journal China has some of the fastest – and busiest – trains in the world. But despite having some of the same technology, the U.S. has struggled to develop its own high-speed rail. WSJ explores the barriers hindering its development. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-far-outranks-the-u-s-in-high-speed-rail-heres-why-12fbb1b4