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HuffPostLeonard Peltier Is Getting What May Be His Last Chance At Freedom
The Native American rights activist, whom the U.S. government put in prison nearly 50 years ago after a trial rife with misconduct, is getting a parole hearing.
South China Morning Post'Balanced vagueness': has China's Middle East engagement strategy reached its limits?
Beijing's response to the Israel-Gaza war has exposed the limitations of its diplomatic strategy and is testing China's long-time Middle East policy of focusing on trade and investment, diplomatic observers have said. Some criticised China for being self-serving in its engagement with the region, showing more interest in competing with the United States for influence. But a Chinese analyst defended Beijing, saying it has a consistent and "principled" approach. Tuvia Gering, a non-resident fellow
South China Morning PostChina's secondary private equity market gains favour amid low valuations, exits
Global investors are increasingly interested in gaining exposure to China through secondary private equity investments amid US-China tensions and a market slump that has squashed valuations, according to industry participants. Buying and selling of pre-existing investor commitments to private equity and other alternative investment funds provides "diversified and more seasoned" exposure for global investors who want to access Asia, including China, according to Frederic Azemard, managing partner
