In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor
New York Times Some people who’ve walked away from China’s grueling corporate culture say it’s worth the financial sacrifice. “I was tired of living like that,” one said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/asia/china-youth-employment.html
Read MoreBeijing’s warships remain close to Taiwan and warplane sorties continue despite PLA declaring end to 3-day drills
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nine mainland warships were in waters near Taiwan on Tuesday and PLA planes crossed the median line and island ADIZ 14 times between 6am and 11am. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216652/beijings-warships-remain-close-taiwan-and-warplane-sorties-continue-despite-pla-declaring-end-3-day?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRussian forces significantly improve positions in Maryinka, Gorlovka directions — DPR head
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “As for the Gorlovka or Maryinka directions, our guys have significantly improved their positions there,” Denis Pushilin informed https://tass.com/politics/1602375
Read MoreGerman Bund Yields Rise But Expected to Hold Recent Range
Wall Street Journal German Bunds were gapping lower, catching up with Treasuries after U.S. payrolls have taken the edge off of recession fears, Commerzbank said, adding it prefers selling Bunds into recoveries at the start of the week, expecting the recent ranges to hold. https://www.wsj.com/articles/french-oat-spreads-seen-somewhat-cheap-2a4a3b3a
Read MoreChina Signals Readiness to Further Ease Trade Dispute With Australia
Wall Street Journal China has agreed to take steps that could resolve a trade dispute with Australia over barley. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-signals-readiness-to-further-ease-trade-dispute-with-australia-93dc97a7
Read MoreUkraine live briefing: Leak reveals challenges of likely counteroffensive; Russia bolsters defenses near Finland
Washington Post A top Russian general said the Kremlin will ramp up its air defenses near Finland, which recently became the newest member of NATO. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreShootout in southwest Pakistan kills 4 policemen, militant
Washington Post Pakistani police say security forces raided a suspected hideout of the Pakistani Taliban in the southwestern city of Quetta, triggering a shootout that killed four police officers and a militant commander https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/pakistan-policemen-killed-shootout-militants/ec417e14-d831-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreMarshall Islands foreign minister to visit Taiwan
Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and sign two bilateral pacts during a visit to Taiwan from Wednesday to April 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110008
Read MoreSuspect escapes from Hong Kong court after swapping identification wristband with detainee granted bail
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are searching for 37-year-old man who was remanded in custody after appearing in court on drug trafficking charges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216646/suspect-escapes-hong-kong-court-after-swapping-identification-wristband-detainee-granted-bail?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreU.K. Retail Sales Steady in March
Wall Street Journal U.K. retail sales rose 5.1% last month, down slightly from February, as the wettest March in over forty years dampened demand for fashion and gardening products and despite a modest Mother’s Day boost. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-retail-sales-growth-stabilized-in-march-despite-mothers-day-7abf3292
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