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Business Confidence in China at Record Low, European Poll Shows

Wall Street Journal Companies identified the country’s sluggish economy and U.S.-China trade tensions among the top challenges. https://www.wsj.com/articles/confidence-in-china-at-record-low-european-business-lobby-poll-shows-13dc7bd1

Foreign ministries to decide on new venue for meetings on Syria — envoy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The next international meeting on Syria would be held in the second half of 2023 https://tass.com/world/1636035

Visiting EU parliamentarians meet with President Tsai

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) A delegation from the European Parliament met with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) in Taipei on Wednesday, as part of its ongoing visit to Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306210024

Rapid development of Ukraine’s military industry expected once war ends

Pravda Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine, said that rapid development of the military industry is expected in the country once the war comes to its end. Source: The Prime Minister said this during a speech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/21/7407868/

EU ambassadors support increase in funds they use to help Ukraine with weapons

Pravda Ukraine The Committee of Permanent Representatives of EU member countries has approved a EUR 3.5 billion increase in the European Peace Facility, which, in particular, is used for military aid to Ukraine. Source: European Pravda Quote: “Today, the EU Ambassadors approved an additional EUR 3. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/21/7407867/

Germany provides new batch of military assistance to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/21/7164116/

Powell Says Interest-Rate Pause Is Likely Temporary

Wall Street Journal The Fed chairman said the central bank was likely to raise interest rates in coming months after officials held them steady last week study the effects of previous increases to combat inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/feds-powell-says-interest-rate-pause-is-expected-to-be-temporary-576d1f64

How to Furnish a Dream House? Leave Space for Things Found at Auction

Wall Street Journal While outfitting a family apartment, vintage-watch dealer Andrew Shear discovered a new passion in the equally addictive market for collectible furniture. https://www.wsj.com/articles/andrew-shear-upper-west-side-manhattan-apartment-ef192d46

Fiji reverses Taiwan office name change decision due to Chinese pressure

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Taiwan on Wednesday called it “regrettable” that Fiji had recently decided to reverse its previous decision to allow the Taiwanese representative office in the country to revert to its former name, which includes “Republic of China,” (ROC) because of Chinese pressure. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306210023

CarPay introduces secure second-hand vehicle sales and purchases in Israel

Jerusalem Post The company aims to prevent financial fraud and revolutionize the way people buy and sell cars. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-747087