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A Russian court was set to hear an appeal on Thursday to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter deemed by the U.S. to be wrongfully held.

Wall Street Journal A Russian court was set to hear an appeal on Thursday to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter deemed by the U.S. to be wrongfully held. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-court-to-hear-appeal-on-journal-reporter-evan-gershkovichs-detention-141b4291

Enter the dragon: Hong Kong welcomes return of drum beats and crowds for Dragon Boat Festival, but race turnout still below pre-pandemic levels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Attendance of 100,000 expected throughout day for Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2023. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224960/enter-dragon-hong-kong-welcomes-return-drum-beats-and-crowds-dragon-boat-festival-race-turnout-still?utm_source=rss_feed

Sanctions against China in case of a Taiwan war could exact a US$3 trillion toll on global economy, report predicts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Research drawing on lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its aftermath finds Western countries struggling to coordinate response. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3224945/sanctions-against-china-case-taiwan-war-could-exact-us3-trillion-toll-global-economy-report-predicts?utm_source=rss_feed

The U.S. Population Is Older Than It Has Ever Been

New York Times New census data shows that the country’s median age is now 38. In 1980, it was 30. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/us/census-median-age.html

America’s Top Fast-Fashion Retailer Tries to Shed Its Chinese Image

Wall Street Journal Fashion retailer Shein, trying to address concerns about its supply chain, says it doesn’t source cotton from Xinjiang—but its reporting lacks transparency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-top-fast-fashion-retailer-tries-to-shed-its-chinese-image-7eebd4fe

On Wall Street, Lawyers Make More Than Bankers Now

Wall Street Journal Superstar attorneys can rake in more than $15 million a year, while banker pay has hardly budged. https://www.wsj.com/articles/on-wall-street-lawyers-make-more-than-bankers-now-ae8070a7

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia

Wall Street Journal The switch to greater cooperation stems from India’s strategic importance in the U.S. campaign to counter China, as well as American interest in stifling Russian influence in developing nations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-offers-india-drones-jet-engines-to-lure-it-from-russia-e8b06a23

Can Sanctions Threat Deter China From Invading Taiwan? Yes and No

Wall Street Journal Measures taken against Moscow over Ukraine would be much trickier to apply to Beijing, according to a new analysis. https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-sanctions-threat-deter-china-from-invading-taiwan-yes-and-no-study-finds-1be6d760

Biden’s Trade Challenge: Kicking the China Dependency Habit

Wall Street Journal Officials want to avoid trade deals whose rules boost China’s role in supply chains, Greg Ip writes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-trade-challenge-kicking-the-china-dependency-habit-dfdb3a0

South Korea’s ruling party seeks to limit Chinese nationals’ voting, health rights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing-Seoul relations should be re-established under the ‘principle of reciprocity’, the president’s party says, with voting in local elections and ‘abused’ health insurance both targeted. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3224949/south-koreas-ruling-party-seeks-limit-chinese-nationals-voting-health-rights?utm_source=rss_feed