WASHINGTON: The US on Monday (Jun 8) added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu and automaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries.The long-awaited update supersedes a list from early 2025, and comes less than a month after President Donald Trump met China’s Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing, where the two leaders maintained a delicate trade war truce.The list now includes a broad swathe of China’s…
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On Monday, Onn Hafiz responded to Loke in a Facebook post, reiterating his stance that DAP “has never been and will never be” part of a Johor BN government.“This is not about arrogance. This is also not about race. This is about principles, mandate and responsibility to Bangsa Johor,” he said.Anwar also chimed in on the issue on Monday, cautioning against excluding any race or party from being in government after they have gained political support through a democratic process. At BN’s election machinery launch on Sunday, Onn Hafiz also took a jab at opposition Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) – which anchors the…