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China says potential rocket debris to fall in East China Sea on April 16

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739095

South Korea’s Top Court Upholds Fine for Qualcomm

Wall Street Journal The country’s top court has upheld a local antitrust regulator’s decision to fine U.S. chip maker Qualcomm Inc. about $779 million for unfair business practices. https://www.wsj.com/articles/south-koreas-top-court-upholds-fine-for-qualcomm-9e32e1a8

Givaudan Sales Rise Driven by Fine-Fragrances

Wall Street Journal Givaudan reported first-quarter like-for-like sales growth of 3.6%, topping forecasts, but said it continued to implement price increases to compensate for higher input costs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/givaudan-first-quarter-sales-fell-slightly-amid-high-input-costs-117b3fc0

Sudan’s military warns of conflict after rival force deploys

Washington Post Sudan’s military has warned about potential clashes with the country’s powerful paramilitary force which it said deployed troops in the capital and other cities https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/13/sudan-military-tensions-paramilitary-force-buildup/bdeebfd8-d9bf-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Lonely Cry for Action as China Locks Up Japanese Citizens on Spy Charges

New York Times Hideji Suzuki says Japan failed him during his six years in a Chinese prison. China’s recent arrest of a Japanese citizen is again testing Tokyo’s resolve. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/asia/china-japan-spying-espionage.html

If Tennessee’s Legislature Looks Broken, It’s Not Alone.

New York Times State legislatures around the country — plagued by partisan division, uncompetitive races and gerrymandering — reflect the current pressures on democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/us/tennessee-house-republicans.html

China’s gas imports down 3.6% in Q1, oil imports up 6.7% — customs

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In March, China’s gas and oil imports added 2.3% and 28.3% month-on-month, respectively, to 8.86 mln and 52.3 mln tons https://tass.com/economy/1603539

Next phase in developing Hong Kong’s digital economy begins now, city’s John Lee says at tech mega event

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader says ‘Hong Kong government is committed to promoting I&T development in order to foster a more vibrant and diversified economy’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216907/next-phase-developing-hong-kongs-digital-economy-begins-now-citys-john-lee-says-tech-mega-event?utm_source=rss_feed

Uniqlo Owner Posts Higher First-Half Net Profit, Raises Annual Guidance

Wall Street Journal Fast Retailing Co. said that its first-half net profit rose 4.5% from a year earlier thanks to stronger Uniqlo sales globally and raised its annual earnings forecasts. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uniqlo-owner-posts-4-5-rise-in-first-half-net-profit-raises-annual-guidance-81c42251

China’s foreign trade down 2.9% in Q1 to $1.43 trillion — customs

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In March, China’s foreign trade volume amounted to $542.98 bln, up by 32% compared with February, while exports rose by 47.4% to $315.58 bln https://tass.com/economy/1603525