FT News Briefing EU pressures China to help end war in Ukraine
Apr 4, 2023
The European Commission urges China to help mediate peace in Ukraine, highlighting shifting international relationships. EY faces a two-year ban from new audit clients in Germany due to the Wirecard scandal. A new plagiarism detection tool is set to be launched, but educators express skepticism about its effectiveness. Additionally, the dangers faced by journalists in Russia are discussed, particularly in light of the detention of a Wall Street Journal reporter, raising concerns about press freedoms globally.
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EU Pressures China
- The EU is concerned about China's close relationship with Russia.
- Ursula von der Leyen urges China to use its influence to promote peace in Ukraine.
EY Ban in Germany
- Germany's audit watchdog banned EY from taking on new listed audit clients.
- This is a result of EY's involvement with the Wirecard accounting fraud scandal.
AI Detection Tool Concerns
- Turnitin's new AI detection tool raises concerns among universities.
- They worry about the lack of transparency and potential for false accusations of cheating.