Jacinda Ardern becomes the first NZ prime minister to attend a NATO summit, this week in Madrid. The meeting marks a crucial moment in the alliance's approach to both Russia and China, says The Economist.
Relaxation of covid restrictions helped revive China's economy in June, but the housing sector remains sluggish, metal prices are down and consumers are wary about venturing out to shop.
What a key valuation measure says about buying the dip.
While the Chinese president's growth targets may not be believed, there are signs the tech sector crackdown in China may be over.