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Ruble Tumbles to 12-Month Low as Kremlin Greenlights Shell Sale

Moscow Times After months of relative stability, the Russian ruble continued to weaken rapidly against major currencies on Friday. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/ruble-tumbles-to-12-month-low-as-kremlin-greenlights-shell-sale-a80741

Jail for husband, traffickers in China’s ‘chained woman’ case

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A year after Xiaohuamei was found shackled in a shed in appalling conditions, a court orders the people who sold her and kept her captive to between eight and 13 years behind bars. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3216348/jail-husband-traffickers-chinas-chained-woman-case?utm_source=rss_feed

Ex-Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou finishes tour of mainland China by warning island must ‘choose between peace and war’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hs successor Tsai Ing-wen, who was in the US this week, said Ma’s vision was outdated and out of line with the current reality https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216347/ex-taiwan-leader-ma-ying-jeou-finishes-tour-mainland-china-warning-island-must-choose-between-peace?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Again Totalitarian’: Veteran Activist Oleg Orlov Says Soviet-Era Practices Returning in Russia

Moscow Times Despite facing jail time for criticizing the Ukraine War, the co-chair of human rights group Memorial does not intend to leave Russia. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/again-totalitarian-veteran-activist-oleg-orlov-says-soviet-era-practices-returning-in-russia-a80624

Any Ukraine Peace Talks Should Be About ‘New World Order’ – Lavrov

Moscow Times The top Russian diplomat was in Turkey — which has retained ties with both Moscow and Kyiv — to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/any-ukraine-peace-talks-should-be-about-new-world-order-lavrov-a80750

By putting business over politics, Hong Kong can lead China and France to stronger ties, entrepreneur says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sunwah Group chairman Jonathan Choi Koon-shum says foreigners appreciate city’s ‘no strings attached’ approach to funding business and cultural projects. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216316/putting-business-over-politics-hong-kong-can-lead-china-and-france-stronger-ties-entrepreneur-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Becomes World’s Second-Largest Crypto Miner

Moscow Times Russia displaced Kazakhstan, which introduced restrictions on crypto-mining activities in 2022, in the ranking. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/russia-becomes-worlds-second-largest-crypto-miner-a80749

3 in 4 Russian Manufacturers Hit by Western Sanctions, Survey Finds

Moscow Times Of the Russian manufacturers affected by sanctions, 77% said the impact on their business had been negative. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/3-in-4-russian-manufacturers-hit-by-western-sanctions-survey-finds-a80747

China opens leading laboratory focused on brain-machine interaction

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sixty scientists are working at the Tianjin lab, which the government hopes will drive innovation, according to official newspaper. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216284/china-opens-leading-laboratory-focused-brain-machine-interaction?utm_source=rss_feed

Mainland China sanctions US and Taiwanese institutes and individuals in retaliation for Tsai Ing-wen’s visit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Hudson Institute and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and senior executives are banned from entering or doing business in Beijing’s territory. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216281/mainland-china-sanctions-us-and-taiwanese-institutes-and-individuals-retaliation-tsai-ing-wens-visit?utm_source=rss_feed