Analysis-China undeterred in campaign to pressure critics abroad despite Western backlash

By Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China is facing a growing backlash from the United States and other Western governments over its controversial efforts to pressure dissidents and their advocates abroad, but Beijing has appeared undeterred.     Authorities in the U.S., Canada, Britain and elsewhere recently have taken a hard line,…

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Strong U.S. demand and AI helps Sorrell’s S4 to navigate tougher environment

LONDON (Reuters) – Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital said artificial intelligence (AI) was helping the advertising group to become more efficient and navigate pressure from clients seeking to cut costs. S4, founded by the ad boss after he left WPP, reiterated its full-year net revenue outlook after the first quarter, saying growth was driven by U.S….

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Marketmind: US debt drama crashes Japan’s G7 party

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is highlighting three core priorities at the start of the G7 finance ministers’ three-day meeting in Niigata, Japan today: reining in global inflation, bolstering long-term economic resilience, and redoubling a commitment to Ukraine. But almost everyone…

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