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Michael Schoebridge of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said: 'The Victorian government's BRI activities are simply out of step with the new international and economic environment, including the now openly coercive directions that Beijing is taking with Canberra over trade and in government relations.'  … [Read more...] about Daniel Andrews attempts to talk tough on China’s Aussie soldier insult – until reporters raise a VERY pointed question about his controversial Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing

"Our turquoise industry was good, but poor transportation and internet access restricted the business in the mountains. Only a small number of villagers worked in the field," said Liu, adding that turquoise e-commerce could be the solution to leading villagers out of poverty. … [Read more...] about ‘Taobao village’ cuts profits from turquoise

By Norihiko ShirouzuNissan Motor is accelerating the rollout of electric vehicles in China under its main brand and its local, no-frills Venucia marque as it overhauls its strategy in the world's biggest auto market, four sources told Reuters.Besides the focus on green vehicles, the plan involves using more locally made parts and technologies to reduce costs and help the struggling Japanese carmaker compete better with lower-cost Chinese firms and major global rivals, the sources said.The China strategy is a key pillar of Nissan's turnaround, which involves focusing on producing profitable cars for China, Japan and the United States, rather than chasing all-out global growth as it did under disgraced former boss Carlos Ghosn."Before we were saying global, global, global, and China was just part of that strategy," one of the four people familiar with the plans told Reuters. "With regionalisation now replacing globalisation, we have to improve the cost competitiveness of all the … [Read more...] about Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

Unlike some who come from the political left, I consider conservatives my brothers and sisters. No matter how much I disagree with someone’s political views – even ones based in prejudice or conspiracies – I want them to be able to speak without fear of coercion. I’m a believer in social psychology Gordon Allport’s intergroup contact theory – the way we change minds and soften hearts is through positive contact with people who differ from us, not via censorship and ostracism that often backfires and makes people even more extreme. … [Read more...] about JILANI: Conservatives Must Oppose Big Business As Vigorously As They Oppose Big Government

> International: Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. López Obrador, 67, tweeted that he has mild symptoms and that he is receiving medical treatment, adding that he is “optimistic.” López Obrador’s announcement came shortly after a report that he will speak today with Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinMexico's president tests positive for COVID-19 Kremlin: US statements about pro-Navalny protests show 'direct support for the violation of the law' Urgent: Extend New START treaty with Russia now MORE about procuring doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine (The Associated Press). … Israel announced on Sunday that it will be shuttering Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, the nation’s lone international airport, in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19 amid yet another outbreak in the country. The closure on flights in and out of the country is … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden: Focus on vaccine, virus, travel