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Oil prices are set to rise in the second half of the year, as supply struggles to meet demand, according to an International Energy Forum official. International: Top News And Analysis
For foreign businesses in China, geopolitics hold more sway than new Chinese laws, analysts say. International: Top News And Analysis
Janet Yellen’s visit to China is “crucial” to ensuring that both countries continue talking to each other, said Eswar Prasad of Cornell University. U.S. News
The software engineer fled to China the same day his home was searched, and allegedly stole or attempted to steal Apple’s “entire” autonomous source code. International: Top News And Analysis
Analysts are questioning what price China could extract from Russia in return for supporting it during its time of vulnerability. International: Top News And Analysis
China’s defense budget grew by 7.1% last year to 1.45 trillion yuan, faster than the 6.8% increase in 2021, according to official data. International: Top News And Analysis
European nations agreed to recommend imposing new restrictions on travelers from China amid fears of an increase in Covid cases. International: Top News And Analysis
President Joe Biden said there “need not be a new Cold War” between the U.S. and China following a three-hour meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. International: Top News And Analysis
The factory, operated by Foxconn, is operating at “significantly reduced capacity,” Apple said. U.S. News
China is no longer just another emerging market play. The country is becoming its own beast — with all the risks and rewards that come with being a world power. International: Top News And Analysis