In China, coronavirus is ripping through the population. Beijing shows no signs of returning to its harsh, zero-COVID lockdown policies. Chinese policymakers are hoping for an economic and diplomatic reset.
Growth in Microsoft’s cloud computing business slowed further in the latest quarter but still did better than the software company and many analysts had predicted,the Qatar Investment Authority has doubled its stake in Credit Suisse, and Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand’s next prime minister, replacing Jacinda Ardern.
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