By Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -Two Canadian men whom China had detained for more than 1,000 days and were at the center of a dispute between Washington and Beijing attended President Joe Biden’s speech to parliament in Ottawa on Friday, and received applause and a standing ovation. The men, who were released in 2021, will …
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By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said last month after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that he planned to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the episode and clear the air between the rival superpowers. Five weeks later, the call still hasn’t happened. …
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By Mohi Narayan and Neha Arora NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Five Russia-bound containers from India’s Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) have been stuck at the Belgian port of Antwerp for around a year, unable to enter the European Union, the company said on Friday. “The containers are carrying around 100 metric tonnes of stainless steel,” a company …
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – China’s partnership with Russia has limits, despite rhetoric to the contrary, and Europe should welcome any attempts by Beijing to distance itself from Moscow’s war in Ukraine, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday. Borrell’s remarks followed a summit this week between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President …
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By Gleb Stolyarov and Roman Churikov MOSCOW (Reuters) – As the exodus of Western carmakers narrows options for Russian consumers, Chinese automakers are filling the gap, forcing Russians to overcome their reluctance to embrace Chinese brands and stomach higher prices. Chinese brands such as Haval, Chery and Geely now account for almost 40% of Russia’s …
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The U.S. nominee to lead the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has tested positive for COVID-19 during a visit to New Delhi and cancelled meetings with officials in India, his final stop on a global tour to drive support for his candidacy. The Indian-born former Mastercard CEO was due to meet Prime …
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heads to China next week with plans to promote Chinese manufacturer BYD’s takeover of a former Ford factory in northeast Brazil, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. The deal hinges on a final agreement with Ford Motor Co, which still owns the …
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By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean music label HYBE, manager of boy band BTS, said on Friday it aimed to sell its entire 15.8% stake in K-pop pioneer SM Entertainment for 564 billion won ($437 million) by accepting a tender offer from bidder Kakao. The decision marked a formal end to a takeover battle …
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By Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday announced further sanctions against Myanmar, targeting the supply of jet fuel to Myanmar’s military following air strikes in civilian populated areas, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The Treasury in a statement said it imposed sanctions on two people and six entities connected …
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By Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, state media reported on Friday, as leader Kim Jong Un warned joint military drills by South Korea and the U.S. should stop. During the test, the new North Korean drone cruised underwater at a depth of 80 …
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