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US House committee chair Mike Gallagher ‘concerned’ by Tesla’s dependency on China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gallagher said he would like to know how Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk balances US government support for the electric-car maker and its operations in China. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3216618/us-house-committee-chair-mike-gallagher-concerned-teslas-dependency-china?utm_source=rss_feed

‘White Girl in Danger’ Review: Michael R. Jackson’s Soap Spoof

Wall Street Journal Fusing a critique of racism with the deranged tropes of daytime television, the unwieldy new musical from Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner Michael R. Jackson is now playing at Second Stage Theater. https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-girl-in-danger-review-michael-r-jacksons-soap-spoof-cea63a96

United States – Japan – Republic of Korea Defense Trilateral Talks

Defense.gov U.S., Japanese and South Korean defense leaders will gather for the Defense Trilateral Talks to discuss threats and enhancing cooperation. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3357672/united-states-japan-republic-of-korea-defense-trilateral-talks/

Asian Currencies Consolidate Amid Cautious Sentiment

Wall Street Journal Asian currencies consolidated against the USD in early Asian trade amid cautious sentiment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/asian-currencies-consolidate-amid-cautious-sentiment-7426e636

Newmont Raises Bid for Australia’s Newcrest to $19.5 Billion

Wall Street Journal The takeover would be the largest-ever M&A deal in the gold-mining industry if successful. https://www.wsj.com/articles/newmont-raises-bid-for-australias-newcrest-to-19-5-billion-5d2f2f7f

Emhoff: ‘During Passover, we recommit to combating antisemitism and hate’

Jerusalem Post Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff addressed in his remarks the global rise of antisemitism at the White House third annual virtual Passover celebration, also known as “People’s Seder.” https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-738920

For Biden, an Era When Treaties Are More Likely to Be Broken Than Brokered

New York Times The president’s trip to Northern Ireland will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended decades of violence. But such breakthroughs are harder to achieve in today’s fractious world. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/politics/biden-good-friday-agreement-diplomacy.html

China inflation: consumer prices eased in March, producer prices remained in deflation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.7 per cent in March, year on year, down from 1 per cent growth in February, data released on Tuesday showed, while the producer price index (PPI)…

Tennessee House Expulsions: What You Need to Know

New York Times Four days after the House voted to expel State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, the Metropolitan Nashville Council unanimously voted to send Mr. Jones back to the seat. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/us/tennessee-house-democrats-expulsion-shooting-gun-control.html

Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 10.29 points at 15,886.46 Tuesday on turnover of NT$1.595 billion (US$52.49 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304110002