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A senior U.S. lawmaker has confirmed that the weapons Taiwan ordered are en route. This announcement comes in the wake of China&#8217;s recent military exercises, which have been described as &#8220;intimidating.&#8221;
What Happened: Rep. Michael McCaul&nbsp;(R-Texas), revealed on Monday that the weapons Taiwan had procured are finally on their way. McCaul, who is the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, emphasized the necessity to bolster Taiwan&#8217;s deterrence capabilities, reported Reuters.
&#8220;We are moving forward on those weapons systems. I&#8217;d like to see it faster, but they are forthcoming,&#8221; McCaul said.
China, which considers Taiwan its own territory, has not ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its control. The Taiwanese government, however, rejects Beijing&#8217;s sovereignty claims.
McCaul, who had pledged the delivery of these weapons during his visit to Taiwan last year, acknowledged the delays faced by Taiwan due to U.S. weapons being diverted to support Ukraine&#8217;s defense against Russia.
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He stressed the importance of Taiwan having adequate weapons to dissuade Chinese President Xi Jinping from invading the island. McCaul also highlighted the significance of maritime weapons, such as Harpoon anti-ship missiles, in deterring an invasion.
Why It Matters: The news of the impending delivery of weapons to Taiwan is significant in light of the escalating tensions in the region. This development comes amid a series of events that have put Taiwan in the spotlight.
Earlier this month, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38911256/lai-ching-te-inaugurated-as-next-president-of-chip-powerhouse-taiwan">next President of Taiwan</a>, a country that is a crucial player in the global semiconductor industry. This industry has been a focal point of the U.S.-China tech rivalry, with Taiwan&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38960732/amid-creeping-chinese-threat-taiwans-new-tech-minister-expresses-confidence-tsmc-can-guard-its-secre">new tech minister expressing confidence</a> in the country&#8217;s ability to safeguard its technological edge.
Meanwhile, China has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/05/38693812/weak-chinese-demand-dampens-taiwans-april-exports-us-imports-soar-to-new-heights">exerting pressure on Taiwan</a> through various means, including daily military activities near the island. This has raised concerns about the potential for a military conflict in the region.
At the same time, China has been working to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39025098/chinese-premier-li-qiang-holds-first-trilateral-summit-with-japan-and-south-korea-in-four-years-to-d">renew its relations</a> with Japan and South Korea, a move that could have broader implications for regional stability.
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Senior US Lawmaker Confirms Taiwan's Ordered Weapons Are On Their Way As China Escalates Military Tensions: 'I'd Like To See It Faster'

Twelve individuals sustained injuries during a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland due to turbulence, Dublin Airport confirmed on Sunday.
What Happened: Six passengers and six crew members reported injuries after the aircraft encountered turbulence while flying over Turkey, Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f6ec2a10-ea13-4bd0-8668-65949f9f12db">reported</a> on Monday. Emergency services attended to the injured upon landing.
Despite the turbulence, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight QR017, landed safely and on schedule just before 1pm local time, Dublin Airport stated. The turbulence occurred during meal service and lasted less than 20 seconds, passengers told Irish broadcaster RTE.
This incident follows a severe turbulence event on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore five days earlier, which resulted in one fatality and over 100 injuries. The International Air Transport Association notes that turbulence, though rare, is a consistent cause of non-fatal injuries in aviation, with an average of 12 injuries reported annually. Changing climate conditions are exacerbating the frequency and severity of such events.
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Why It Matters: The recent turbulence on the Qatar Airways flight underscores a growing concern in the aviation industry. Just five days prior, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38938439/severe-turbulence-on-singapore-airlines-flight-from-london-to-singapore-leaves-one-dead-several-inju">Singapore Airlines flight</a> from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and over 100 injuries. This incident has prompted Singapore Airlines to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39000948/singapore-airlines-alters-policies-flight-route-after-fatal-turbulence-incident-that-killed-one">alter its policies and flight routes </a>to enhance passenger safety.
These back-to-back incidents highlight the increasing frequency and severity of turbulence, which experts attribute to changing climate conditions. The aviation industry is now facing mounting pressure to adapt to these changes to ensure passenger safety. The International Air Transport Association&#8217;s statistics reveal that turbulence is a leading cause of non-fatal injuries in aviation, with an average of 12 injuries annually.
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After Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways Experiences Turbulence Mid Air, Leaves Twelve Injured

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is making its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38511618/tesla-researcher-thinks-ev-giants-biggest-challenge-in-q2-comes-from-one-of-its-cas">best-selling Model Y</a> more appealing to customers from a cost perspective with price cuts and low interest rates on financing a purchase. Tesla researcher Troy Teslike believes the company is only attempting to avoid yet another bad quarter.
What Happened: The reason for these deals is not that Tesla is attempting to break records, but because Tesla wants to avoid another &#8220;very bad quarter&#8221; in terms of deliveries, Teslike said. 
Teslike expects deliveries for the second quarter to be above 400,000 but &#8220;well below&#8221; the 466,140 deliveries reported by the company a year earlier. &#8220;Therefore, it&#8217;s not great,&#8221; Teslike said.
&#8220;2024 is expected to be the first year we see a decline in Tesla&#8217;s yearly deliveries,&#8221; he added. 
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&mdash; Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyTeslike/status/1794745818626289816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Price Cuts And Incentives: Earlier this month, Tesla launched low-interest rates for those who purchase the Model Y by financing with a Tesla financier or third-party financier in the U.S. Customers who place an order for any version of the Model Y by May 31 will get a 0.99 percent APR interest rate on loan terms ranging from 36 to 72 months. 
In China, Tesla&#8217;s second-largest market, Tesla cut prices on Model 3 and Y&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38348232/tesla-aggressively-cuts-prices-ahead-of-q1-report-ev-maker-lowers-model-3-y-prices-in-china-by-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">by as much as 6%</a> last month. The company also lowered prices on imported Model S and X in the market by as much as 22%. 
Why It Matters: Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38068997/elon-musk-dwells-on-wokeness-geopolitics-population-crisis-but-mostly-stays-silent-on-teslas-gloomy">global deliveries dropped 8.5%</a> in the first quarter to just 386,810 units. In the first quarter of 2023, the company had delivered 422,875 units. 
Contrary to Teslike&#8217;s predictions, Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;said during the company's first-quarter earnings calls in April that the company will have higher sales in 2024 compared to 2023. The company delivered 1.8 million cars last year.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Malta, a small Mediterranean island, is positioning itself as a significant player in the AI industry.
What Happened: The island nation, known for attracting wealthy tourists, is leveraging artificial intelligence to automate tasks, enhance education, and address traffic congestion. Malta aims to become an AI hub by 2030, with 56 AI startups already operating within its borders, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/malta-ai-startups-artificial-intelligence-hub-destination-travel-2024-5">according</a> to Business Insider on Monday.
Malta&#8217;s population is just over 500,000, making its ratio of AI startups to residents notably higher than that of the United States. According to startup tracker Tracxn Technologies, Malta has approximately one AI startup for every 9,500 people, compared to the U.S.&#8217;s one for every 14,000 residents.
The country has long been a destination for affluent tourists, partly due to its &#8220;golden passport&#8221; program, which grants citizenship to wealthy foreigners who invest in Malta. The nation began investing in AI before the recent surge in AI interest, driven by technologies like ChatGPT.
In 2019, Malta set out a vision to become the &#8220;Ultimate AI Launchpad&#8221; by 2030, aiming to be a place where companies can develop, test, and scale AI innovations. Although efforts slowed due to the pandemic and political changes, Malta is now working on a new AI strategy under the EU&#8217;s AI Act, which includes ethical frameworks and initiatives to combat job displacement.
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&#8220;Foresight in recognizing the importance of AI has given Malta a head start in the field of AI, and it continues to be a leader in the industry today,&#8221; Alexiei Dingli, a professor of AI at the University of Malta, told Bloomberg.
Why It Matters: Malta&#8217;s ambition to become an AI hub comes amid a global race for AI dominance. Recently, Amazon.com partnered with AI startup Hugging Face to enhance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38990924/amazon-and-ai-startup-hugging-face-partner-to-enhance-ai-model-efficiency">AI model efficiency</a>, showcasing the increasing importance of AI in various sectors.
Additionally, a French AI startup founded by former Google and Meta researchers is challenging <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38737635/french-ai-startup-founded-by-former-google-and-meta-researchers-is-up-to-challenge-silicon-valley-do">Silicon Valley&#8217;s dominance</a>, reflecting the competitive landscape in the AI field.
Moreover, AI startup Scale <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38944368/ai-startup-scale-secures-1b-from-investors-including-amd-amazon-meta-doubling-valuation-to-13-8b">recently secured $1 billion</a> from investors including AMD, Amazon, and Meta, doubling its valuation to $13.8 billion. This highlights the significant financial backing AI startups are receiving globally.
In China, Alibaba is supporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38787677/alibaba-backs-chinas-ai-startups-with-cloud-credits-eyeing-leadership-in-global-ai-race">AI startups with cloud credits</a>, aiming to lead in the global AI race. This underscores the international competition Malta faces as it strives to become a leading AI hub.
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A wave of posts from Olympian and media personality&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39004878/donald-trump-supporter-caitlyn-jenner-praises-elon-musk-for-his-stance-on-ai-and-ways-to-avoid-a-nuc" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caitlyn Jenner</a>'s official X account promoting a cryptocurrency inspired by her went viral Sunday, raising doubts about their authenticity.
What Happened: In a series of posts, Jenner's X account, known for her vocal support of former President Donald Trump, promoted JENNER, a coin purportedly launched via Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based memecoin platform, pump.fun.
One post from the official account stated, "We will be solely focused on Jenner and expect to hit the $50 million market cap in the first 24 hours."
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&mdash; Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1794862533490483625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The aggressive promotion surprised social media users, with many suspecting the account had been hacked.
Amid the confusion, a video surfaced from the account, purportedly showing Jenner in a bathrobe, saying, "Yes, this is for real. Get involved. It's going to be&nbsp;really&nbsp;good."&nbsp;
A text accompanying the video reads, "No deep fakes. All real crypto."
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&mdash; Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1794886435985846680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, users remained skeptical. Popular cryptocurrency market observer&nbsp;Adam Cochran&nbsp;noted several red flags in the video, including two identical pictures in the background, a strange eye droop, and a weirdly shaped thumb.
In a follow-up, the account posted another video featuring&nbsp;Sophia Hutchinson, Jenner's manager, reiterating that the account had not been hacked.
Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency skyrocketed 9,999% in the last 24 hours, attracting liquidity worth $1.3 million,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://coinmarketcap.com/dexscan/solana/Crr7JdT5LXT6jCRqwQNb2epF1SNtN3Jxpv3kgdirPatX/" rel="noreferrer noopener">according</a>&nbsp;to CoinMarketCap.
Why It Matters: This episode coincides with similar promotions by the X account of American rapper &#8220;Rich The Kid,&#8221; urging users to grab a coin named RICH. These posts, however, were later taken down.
In a rising market, unsuspecting users can be drawn towards various&nbsp;memecoins, which have become easier to create due to token launchpads.
While purchasing&nbsp;Bitcoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and&nbsp;Ethereum&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) can be expensive for retail investors, they might prefer&nbsp;memecoins, which are significantly cheaper. However, the appealing veneer could be a ruse for scammers attempting to rake in money and then disappear, pulling off scams like rug pulls.&nbsp;
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Now, Caitlyn Jenner Promotes Own Crypto Coin On X — But Is It Real Or Another Hack?

As former President Donald Trump ramps up his pro-cryptocurrency attitude in the run-up to the presidential election, Maga Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>), which is inspired by him, has delivered massive returns to its holders.
What Happened: Maga Coin, rooted in the "Make America Great Again" movement, has been trending hot since the U.S. leader piqued the interest of cryptocurrency advocates with his reassuring statements about the industry&#8217;s future in the United States.
In an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38723503/trump-pledges-to-make-sure-you-can-donate-using-crypto-to-his-2024-campaign-unwittingly-se">NFT event earlier this month</a>, Trump, addressing a big crowd, said, "If you&#8217;re in favor of crypto, you better vote for Trump."
At that time, Maga Coin was valued at $4.30 with a market cap of just over $180 million.&nbsp;
Cut to the present, the cryptocurrency was exchanging hands at $12.47, signaling an impressive 144% jump since that event. Its market cap has shot up to nearly $550 million.&nbsp;
The coin's exponential surge far outpaces the advances of market heavyweights like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: Bitcoin), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>). In fact, it was the second-best performing memecoin in the last month, trailing only Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>).
As of this writing, Trump was in possession of 579.29K Maga Coins, worth $7.19 million, <a href="https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/entity/donald-trump">according </a>to Arkham Intelligence. 
Why It Matters: The coin's fortunes soared as Trump aggressively sells his cryptocurrency-friendly attitude to appeal to an expanding demographic in the country.
The recent embrace marks a 180-degree pivot from his position a few years ago when he called Bitcoin "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/06/21456522/former-us-president-donald-trump-thinks-bitcoin-is-a-scam">a scam</a>."&nbsp;
The Trump campaign announced that it would accept<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38952866/trump-accepts-cryptocurrency-donations-in-bitcoin-ethereum-shiba-inu-dogecoin-and-more-say"> election donations in cryptocurrencies </a>last week, the first major party campaign to do so. 
More recently, the Republican challenger<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39023300/donald-trump-i-will-ensure-that-the-future-of-crypto-and-bitcoin-will-be-made-in-the-usa"> vowed to ensure a conducive environment for cryptocurrencies</a> in the U.S. and reiterated his promise of restricting central bank digital currencies.&nbsp;
Price Action: At the time of writing, Maga Coin was trading at $12.53, following a 23% surge in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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Tech billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a> has chimed in on the growing troubles with Alphabet Inc.'s Google Search and has shared a hack to improve the quality of results.
What Happened: Amid growing issues with Google Search, especially after the recently-launched "AI Overviews" feature, Tesla Inc. CEO and xAI founder Musk has shared a tweak that can solve this "real problem."
The solution is rather simple and doesn't require advanced knowledge of code or technology: all you have to do is add "before:2023" to your search query.
Sample this search query: "best places for a vacation."
Instead of this, the hack that Musk shared suggests you do this: "before:2023 best places for a vacation."
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1781100981037494538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What this does, according to the hack shared, is eliminate AI-generated content from the search results.
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Alternatively, there's another way to avoid Google's new AI-powered search results.
After entering your search query on Google, tap the "More" button below the search bar and select "Web."
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This will remove the AI-powered results and overviews from your window, returning you back to the old interface.
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Why It Matters: Google has increasingly come under fire for a perceived decline in the quality of search results, according <a href="https://downloads.webis.de/publications/papers/bevendorff_2024a.pdf">to</a> a study. One of the ways to tackle this was to append the site name directly in the search query.
However, now with AI overviews being rolled out, users have to deal with a new problem. Musk has even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39004738/elon-musk-uses-grok-to-throw-shade-at-googles-fumbling-ai-powered-search-how-many-rocks-should-i-eat">used the Grok AI chatbot</a> to throw shade at Google for the fall in quality of its crown jewel.
Although CEO Sundar Pichai said that there has been an increase in the number of people using AI overviews, data from Google Trends has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38944025/real-world-data-contradicts-sundar-pichais-claims-of-success-with-googles-ai-search-as-users-seek-to">revealed contradictory results</a>.
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Elon Musk Shares Hack To Improve Google Search Quality: 'It's A Real Problem!'

Tech billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/xai">Elon Musk's xAI</a> has successfully secured $6 billion in a Series B funding round at an undisclosed valuation.
What Happened: xAI's funding round saw participation from prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Management &amp; Research Company, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and Kingdom Holding.
In a blog post on Sunday, xAI revealed that it has "multiple exciting technology updates and products soon to be announced."
This comes after xAI's multiple updates to the Grok-1 AI model, which now includes long context capability and image understanding. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37769721/musks-xai-releases-its-ai-model-grok-to-the-open-source-community-but-with-a-small-tweak">open-source release of Grok-1</a> has led to advancements in various applications, optimizations, and extensions of the model.
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The funds raised will be used to bring xAI's first products to market, build advanced infrastructure, and accelerate the research and development of future technologies.
"xAI is primarily focused on the development of advanced AI systems that are truthful, competent, and maximally beneficial for all of humanity. The company's mission is to understand the true nature of the universe," the company <a href="https://x.ai/blog/series-b">said</a> in a post.
"There will be more to announce in the coming weeks," said Musk in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
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Why It Matters: The successful funding round comes after xAI&#8217;s valuation neared $24 billion, with the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39004912/elon-musks-ai-startup-xai-nears-24b-valuation-aims-for-6-5b-funding-round-report">aiming</a> for a $6.5 billion funding round.
xAI&#8217;s Grok-1 model has been in the spotlight, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38873046/elon-musk-wants-grok-ai-to-be-the-new-late-night-comedian-like-how-the-daily-show-and-colbert-report">Musk expressing his desire</a> for Grok AI to become the new late-night comedian.
Musk has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39004738/elon-musk-uses-grok-to-throw-shade-at-googles-fumbling-ai-powered-search-how-many-rocks-should-i-eat">used Grok to throw shade</a> at Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which has experienced difficulties with its Gemini AI-powered search that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38826439/at-google-io-2024-sundar-pichai-and-team-announces-new-gemini-models-project-astra-ai-fraud-protecti">released in a limited rollout</a> earlier this month.
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Elon Musk Cheers Funding After xAI Secures $6B From Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal And Others: 'More To Announce In The Coming Weeks'

Tesla Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) delivery center in Beijing&#8217;s Crab Island reportedly recorded its highest delivery volume in a day on Sunday.
What Happened: Photos and videos shared on social media platform X show dozens of Tesla vehicles lined in the center and several customers seated in the waiting area or checking out the vehicles. 
Benzinga was unable to independently verify the news or the images. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation.
The news was earlier reported by <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-delivery-center-beijing-delivery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Teslarati</a>, which added that new Tesla registrations in China during the week of May 13 to 19 rose about 41% to 13,800.
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&mdash; Tsla Chan (@Tslachan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tslachan/status/1794727930205237294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39004534/tesla-slashes-model-y-production-at-shanghai-gigafactory-amid-waning-china-demand-report">it was reported</a> that Tesla has cut the output of its Model Y by a double-digit percentage at its Shanghai plant in response to waning demand. 
The Shanghai plant is planning to reduce Model Y output by at least 20% from March to June, Reuters reported, while adding that it is not immediately clear if the production slash applies to the second half of the year or to the Model 3 which is also produced at the factory.
Tesla's share in China's overall pure electric and plug-in hybrid market dropped to 6.8% in the first four months of this year from 7.8% in all of 2023, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Data released by the CPCA earlier this month showed that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38775830/teslas-ongoing-austerity-measures-rivian-apple-partnership-buzz-biden-administrations-clampdown-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company sold 62,617 made-in-China EVs in April,</a>&nbsp;down 18% year-over-year, including the 30,746 units exported.&nbsp;
Late last month, Tesla cut prices on Model 3 and Y in China&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38348232/tesla-aggressively-cuts-prices-ahead-of-q1-report-ev-maker-lowers-model-3-y-prices-in-china-by-u" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">by as much as 6%</a> to bolster sales.&nbsp;While the Model 3 rear-wheel drive now starts at 231,900 yuan in the country, the Model Y starts at 249,900 yuan.&nbsp;Last week, the company further incentivized new vehicle purchases by offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38911807/tesla-tries-to-boost-china-sales-with-free-supercharging-miles-after-price-cuts">free supercharging miles</a> for select customers who order new cars from May 20 to June 20. 
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Rumors

Is Tesla's Delivery Drought Over? Beijing Center Rumored To Have Hit Record Day

In response to recent provocations from Russia, six NATO countries are planning to construct a &#8220;drone wall&#8221; to safeguard their borders.
What Happened: The nations involved in this initiative are Finland, Norway, Poland, and the three Baltic states. The idea is to deploy drones along their borders with Russia to counter smuggling and other threats, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/949db465-cd27-4c66-9908-c2faa80b602b">reported</a> on Sunday.
&#8220;This is a completely new thing — a drone wall stretching from Norway to Poland — and the goal is to use drones and other technologies to protect our borders . . . against provocations from unfriendly countries and to prevent smuggling,&#8221; said Agnė Bilotaitė, Lithuania's interior minister.
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The six countries have experienced various non-military measures from Russia, including the influx of undocumented asylum seekers, also known as hybrid attacks.
Details about the timeline and the functionality of the drone wall have not been divulged. The countries are considering using EU funds for this project.
Why It Matters: The proposed &#8220;drone wall&#8221; comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and NATO. In April, a Russian minister warned that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38352439/russian-minister-warns-westerners-are-teetering-dangerously-towards-potential-nuclear-war-as-nato-us">West was inching toward a potential nuclear war</a> due to its support for Ukraine. This threat was followed by Russia&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38783286/russia-prepared-for-confrontation-with-west-over-ukraine-says-lavrov-if-they-want-it-to-be-on-the-ba">readiness for confrontation</a> over Ukraine.
To sustain its support for Ukraine, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38063284/nato-proposes-trump-proof-107b-fund-to-sustain-ukraine-military-support">NATO proposed a $107 billion fund</a> in April. The recent move to create a &#8220;drone wall&#8221; is another step in NATO&#8217;s efforts to counter Russia&#8217;s actions in the region.
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Politics

NATO Allies To Create 'Drone Wall' Amid Rising Russian Provocations

In the wake of surging gold and silver prices, Bank of America has highlighted four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer attractive exposure to precious metals.
What Happened: The top-ranked ETFs by BoFA include abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIVR#NYSE">SIVR</a>), iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>), Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>), and abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLTR#NYSE">GLTR</a>), CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/27/silver-vs-gold-bank-of-america-names-4-attractive-etfs.html">reported</a> on Sunday. These ETFs, rated as &#8220;more attractive&#8221; by Bank of America, encapsulate a range of precious metals such as silver, gold, palladium, and platinum.
Bank of America&#8217;s research suggests that a portfolio with 40% exposure to broad commodities would have outpaced a similar portfolio with U.S. Treasury bonds by 0.8% annually since 1945. Despite strong performance post-Covid-19, long-term commodity returns remain near record lows, as per the bank. However, Bank of America anticipates a reversion to the mean for commodities.
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Jared Woodard, the bank&#8217;s ETF strategist, stated, &#8220;Commodities are still at all-time lows relative to financial assets, and this ratio would likely move higher in a sustained shift to a 5% world.&#8221;
The abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF SIVR is the most cost-effective silver fund in Bank of America&#8217;s coverage, with a total expense ratio of 0.50%. The bank&#8217;s commodity team is also bullish on silver, predicting spot prices to hit $26.46 per ounce by the end of 2024, and $32.50 per ounce by the end of the next year.
Why It Matters: The spotlight on these ETFs comes at a time when investors are increasingly turning to precious metals. Investors were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/05/38710172/as-spot-gold-stalls-will-investors-turn-to-gold-miners-this-etf-looks-ready-to-break-out-and-off">looking at gold miners as spot gold</a> prices stalled. 
This trend was followed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/05/38920684/silver-gold-and-copper-breakout-wall-streets-last-bear-throws-in-the-towel">by a breakout in silver, gold, and copper prices</a>. This shift was particularly notable for companies like Newmont (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), which are integral to the precious metals supply chain.
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ETFs

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Amid Soaring Gold, Silver Prices, Bank of America Is Bullish On These 4 Promising Metal ETFs For Good Investment Returns

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe has suggested a potential dip in Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) price, indicating an optimal buying point for investors.
What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, van de Poppe stated that Bitcoin is likely to consolidate at its current levels. He further indicated that if the cryptocurrency falls below $66,000, it would test the range low, presenting an ideal buying opportunity.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> aims to consolidate in these levels. Where to buy? Losing $66K and I think we&#39;ll test range low and be buying there again. That&#39;s the level where you&#39;d want to get your purchases ready. <a href="https://t.co/RoYYzJJnt8">pic.twitter.com/RoYYzJJnt8</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1794989083430707641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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His comments come amidst a period of market uncertainty, with Bitcoin struggling to maintain its strength. According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/05/39024283/bitcoin-dogecoin-stay-weak-ethereum-revels-in-spot-etf-euphoria-analyst-says-king-crypto-needs-to-cr">recent reports</a>, the cryptocurrency needs to cross the $70K mark to hit new highs.
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Why It Matters: Van de Poppe&#8217;s prediction aligns with other analysts who have also forecasted a potential dip in Bitcoin&#8217;s price. As per a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39022983/is-bitcoin-really-out-of-the-danger-zone-crypto-analyst-predicts-potential-dip">Benzinga report</a>, Bitcoin may not be entirely out of the danger zone yet.
Despite the short-term uncertainties, the long-term outlook for Bitcoin remains optimistic. Some analysts predict that Bitcoin could hit $1 million within the next 10 to 18 months, as per another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39020792/bitcoin-to-hit-1-million-in-next-10-to-18-months-says-crypto-analyst-were-still-so-early-i">Benzinga article</a>.
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Crypto Guru Michaël Van De Poppe On When To Buy Bitcoin Amid Market Flux: 'The Level Where You'd Want To Get Your Purchases Ready'

Tesla Inc&#8216;s Vice President of Investor Relations Martin Viecha is due to leave the company later this year, but he can&#8217;t seem to part with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38981065/tesla-revs-up-hiring-engine-again-after-mass-layoffs-with-focus-on-autopilot-and-robotics">company&#8217;s electric cars.</a>
What Happened: Viecha took to X last week, saying he considered purchasing a new family electric car from a rival brand. However, the executive later scrapped the plan.
&#8220;Can&#8217;t do it&#8230;I can&#8217;t own a car that doesn&#8217;t have FSD (supervised). It&#8217;s a deal breaker,&#8221; Viecha wrote. 
FSD is the acronym for Tesla&#8217;s full self-driving advanced driver assistance software which is expected to enable vehicle autonomy in due time. While it requires active driver supervision, it allows for auto lane changes and traffic navigations.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So I thought about buying a new family car. A non-Tesla EV in a vehicle category that Tesla doesn&#39;t have. Can&#39;t do it&#8230;I can&#39;t own a car that doesn&#39;t have FSD (supervised). It&#39;s a deal breaker.
&mdash; Martin Viecha (@MartinViecha) <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinViecha/status/1793868393885688108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Viecha chose to look at a rival&#8217;s EV because he wanted a vehicle from a category not manufactured by Tesla. 
Tesla&#8217;s current lineup has two SUVs, two sedans, and an electric truck. While the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV are mass-market vehicles, the Model S and X are more premium. The company is still only ramping up production of its latest offering- the Cybertruck.
Why It Matters: Viecha <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38395808/teslas-high-profile-departures-continue-as-investor-relations-head-martin-viecha-bids-farewell-after">announced his departure</a> during Tesla&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call in April. While he did not specify his departure timeline, he indicated that he would not participate in the next quarter's earnings call, likely scheduled for July.
Viecha has been Tesla's VP of Investor Relations for nearly seven years, having joined the EV maker in October 2017.
Tesla has a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351810/tesla-fsd-is-now-nearly-50-cheaper-than-when-elon-musk-called-it-very-low-just-under-a-year-ago" rel="noreferrer noopener">lot riding on FSD</a>, especially with slowing demand and intense competition in its core EV business. The technology is also crucial to the&nbsp;robotaxi&nbsp;service the company plans to unveil on Aug. 8.
FSD is available for outright purchase at $8,000 or a $99 monthly subscription. Tesla is also negotiating to launch the tech in China.
In late March, FSD graduated from beta testing to FSD (Supervised) and was made available for a free one-month trial across North America. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38805961/elon-musks-tesla-faces-fsd-uptake-challenge-as-only-2-of-free-trial-users-subscribe-gary-black-t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the take rate</a> following the free trial was subpar, as per analysts.
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In a bid to strengthen its semiconductor sector, China has established a third state-backed investment fund, injecting a whopping $47.5 billion into the industry.
What Happened: The fund, officially known as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, was registered with a capital of 344 billion yuan ($47.5 billion), reported Reuters on Monday. 
This move is in line with President Xi Jinping&#8216;s emphasis on achieving semiconductor self-sufficiency in the wake of U.S. export control measures.
The fund&#8217;s third phase, also known as the &#8220;Big Fund,&#8221; was established on May 24 and is the largest of the three funds launched by the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund. 
The Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder with a 17% stake and paid-in capital of 60 billion yuan, followed by China Development Bank Capital with a 10.5% stake.
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Seventeen other entities, including major Chinese banks, are listed as investors. The fund will focus on areas such as equipment for chip manufacturing and is considering hiring at least two institutions to invest the capital from the third phase.
Why It Matters: The move by China to bolster its semiconductor industry comes amid a global chip war. China has been taking several measures to reduce its reliance on foreign chip makers and boost its domestic AI chip purchases. This includes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38809034/china-urges-tech-giants-to-shift-away-from-nvidia-and-other-foreign-chip-makers-boost-domestic-a">urging tech giants</a> to shift away from foreign chip makers and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38835903/xi-jinpings-china-forges-ahead-with-better-in-house-ai-chips-to-cut-reliance-on-nvidia-other-foreign">forging ahead with better</a> in-house AI chips.
Meanwhile, foreign chip makers like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38998354/nvidia-preparing-for-the-worst-as-the-chipmaker-reportedly-cuts-prices-of-its-flagship-ai-chips-in-c">Nvidia are cutting prices</a> of their flagship AI chips in China amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38835903/xi-jinpings-china-forges-ahead-with-better-in-house-ai-chips-to-cut-reliance-on-nvidia-other-foreign">intensifying competition</a> from local players like Huawei. 
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The Chinese authorities have banned a prominent social media influencer nicknamed &#8220;China's Kim Kardashian,&#8221; sparking a debate on the Xi Jinping-led government&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35388541/chinas-twitter-like-social-media-weibo-pulls-the-mask-off-top-influencers-to-push-online-transparenc">control over online content</a>.
What Happened:&nbsp;Wang Hongquanxing, a social media influencer known for his extravagant lifestyle including expensive clothing and jewelry, has been banned from various Chinese social media platforms, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/aa8f30f4-d3ef-4188-b64d-82bab354f187">reported</a> Financial Times. 
The sudden online disappearance this week of Wang, who once claimed he never left home in jewelry and clothes worth less than Rmb10mn ($1.4mn), is part of the government's latest effort to assert control over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38956682/chatgpt-meet-xigpt-china-unveils-new-ai-model-that-speaks-xi-jinpings-thoughts-spouts-official-party">China's dynamic social media landscape</a>.
Wang, along with several other influencers, has been banned from platforms such as&nbsp;Weibo,&nbsp;Douyin, and&nbsp;Xiaohongshu. Their profile pages have been declared inaccessible due to &#8220;violation of self-discipline&#8221; rules.
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&#8220;This is a highly visible spectacle that reminds people of the authority's power,&#8221; said Carwyn Morris, assistant professor of digital China at Leiden University, adding, &#8220;It is likely that many people do see this sort of content as vulgar, particularly during an economic slowdown.&#8221; 
The campaign began in April when the Cyberspace Administration of China, the internet watchdog, announced plans to curb behaviors such as &#8220;deliberately showcasing a lavish lifestyle built on wealth.&#8221;
&#8220;Once materialism starts spreading, it can have a bad influence on teenagers . . . Hence this trend of luxury on the internet needs to be stopped,&#8221; state media Beijing News wrote on Wednesday.
Why It Matters: Beijing&#8217;s efforts to regulate social media influencers date back to at least 2012, when it shut down the accounts of prominent opinion leaders, according to Luwei Rose Luqiu, an associate professor at Hong Kong Baptist University.
&#8220;The focus has shifted to grassroots internet celebrities . . . to strengthen control of the internet due to the concern about losing the ability to control public opinion and the behavior of the people,&#8221; Luqiu stated.
The latest crackdown has also elicited mixed reactions, with some praising influencers like Wang—a charity sponsor admired for his candid style—while others criticize them.
One person commented, &#8220;Internet celebrities are already pretty boring, and flaunting wealth just makes them even more annoying.&#8221; However, another opposed the development saying, &#8220;It's hilarious — it turns out [the government's] method for solving the wealth gap is to blindfold the poor so they can't see it.&#8221;
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California-based EV maker&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38694651/rivian-aims-to-churn-out-215k-evs-from-illinois-factory-with-r2-leading-charge-and-save-over-2b" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rivian Automotive, Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) is reducing prices on existing inventory in the United States and Canada to compete in the increasingly heated electric vehicle market. These discounts apply to&nbsp;both&nbsp;2023 and 2024 model year R1T and R1S vehicles.
Focus On Upgraded Features: Importantly, the discounts target optional upgrades like the drive system and battery pack, not the base price of the vehicle, Drive Tesla <a href="https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/rivian-slashes-prices-across-2023-and-2024-r1t-and-r1s-models-in-canada-and-the-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>.
Key&nbsp;US Price Reductions:
<ul>
<li>R1S:&nbsp;Quad-Motor upgrade: $6,000 (down from $8,000), Large battery: $7,100 (down from $9,100), Max battery: $15,100 (down from $19,100).</li>
<li>R1T:&nbsp;Performance Dual-Motor upgrade: Free (down from $5,000), Large battery: $5,100 (down from $9,100).</li>
<li>2024 R1T:&nbsp;Large battery: $3,100 (Dual-Motor), $5,100 (Performance Dual-Motor and Quad-Motor) (all down from $9,100).</li>
</ul>
Key&nbsp;Canadian Price Adjustments:
<ul>
<li>2023 R1T/R1S:&nbsp;Quad-Motor upgrade: C$8,000 (down from C$12,500).</li>
<li>2024 R1T:&nbsp;Quad-Motor upgrade: C$11,000 (down from C$12,500).</li>
<li>2024 R1S:&nbsp;Quad-Motor upgrade: C$5,000 (down from C$12,500).</li>
<li>Large Battery Pack:&nbsp;Significant reductions (over 50%) across all models and years. Prices now range from C$2,500 to C$6,000 (previously C$14,500).</li>
</ul>
Why It Matters: These discounts reportedly follow Rivian opening its R1 Shop in Canada, allowing all customers to purchase vehicles from existing inventory with delivery within a week. Previously, only those with reservations could access this option.
Rivian&#8217;s R1T and R1S are&nbsp;currently&nbsp;their only production vehicles besides electric delivery vans. Both models have&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38957629/whats-new-for-rivians-r1t-and-r1s-next-year-leaked-documents-hint-at-efficiency-boost-with-heat-pump" rel="noreferrer noopener">a starting price point</a>&nbsp;of around $70,000. In the first quarter, Rivian produced 13,980 vehicles and delivered 13,588. The company aims to produce approximately 57,000 vehicles for the entire 2024 year, similar to 2023.
EV Price War: The discounts reflect the ongoing price war in the EV market, largely driven by Tesla&#8216;s adjustments since the beginning of 2023. Rivian and other competitors are adapting their strategies to stay competitive.
Price Action: Rivian stock closed up nearly 5% at $10.44 on Friday, before dipping 0.86% in after-hours trading, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised the renewal of relations with Japan and South Korea during their first trilateral talks in four years on Monday.
What Happened: The summit, held in Seoul, aimed to revive trade and security dialogues that have been stalled by global tensions, Reuters reported. Li met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss resuming three-party free trade agreement negotiations, which have been on hold since 2019.
Li emphasized the need to separate politics from economic and trade issues, calling for an end to protectionism and the decoupling of supply chains. He stated that the close ties and cooperative spirit among the three nations would remain unchanged.
Despite the ongoing rivalry between Beijing and Washington, and tensions over Taiwan and North Korea&#8217;s nuclear program, the meeting itself is seen as a significant step in improving relations among the three countries.
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Yoon and Kishida have been working closely with the United States on military and other measures, while U.S. President Joe Biden has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39006664/elon-musk-slams-biden-administration-over-100-tariffs-on-chinese-ev-imports-things-that-distort-the">imposed tariffs on Chinese imports.</a> Donald Trump, a contender in the upcoming presidential election, has proposed even higher tariffs on Chinese goods.
On the issue of North Korea, Yoon and Kishida urged Pyongyang to halt its planned rocket launch, while Li called for restraint and the prevention of further complications on the Korean peninsula.
The leaders also attended a forum with top business executives from the three countries, agreeing to support trade and stabilize supply chains despite global challenges. The summit follows separate bilateral talks held a day earlier, where agreements were made to resume free trade talks and discuss security issues.
Why It Matters: The summit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region. Just days before the meeting, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38979780/china-launches-strong-punishment-drills-near-taiwan-after-new-presidents-inauguration-warning-agains">China conducted military drills near Taiwan</a> as a warning against external interference. 
Moreover, the significance of China in the global economy cannot be understated. According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38980045/you-cant-ignore-says-jpmorgan-apac-ceo-highlighting-beijings-significance-in-global-economy-you-have">JPMorgan APAC CEO</a>, &#8220;You can&#8217;t ignore China,&#8221; highlighting the necessity for businesses to engage with Beijing despite geopolitical challenges.
Adding to the complexity, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39024402/kim-jong-uns-north-korea-informs-japan-about-launch-of-satellite-rocket-believed-to-be-spy-mission">North Korea recently informed Japan</a> about its plan to launch a satellite rocket, believed to be a spy mission. This development further complicates the security landscape in the region.
Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37025667/kim-jong-un-says-he-has-lawful-right-to-destroy-its-primary-enemy-south-korea-peace-is-not-something">Kim Jong Un declared</a> that North Korea has the lawful right to destroy its &#8220;primary enemy,&#8221; South Korea, emphasizing that peace is not something to be begged for. 
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang Holds First Trilateral Summit With Japan And South Korea In Four Years To Discuss Renewed Relations

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/05/38819007/mercedes-worker-advocates-for-better-work-life-balance-amid-unionization-efforts-in-alabama-plant-so" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Auto Workers</a> (UAW) union is pushing for a new election at the Mercedes-Benz (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGYY#OTC">MBGYY</a>) plant in Alabama, following its recent defeat in a unionization vote.
What Happened: The UAW has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a fresh election at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/uaw-asks-us-board-new-unionization-vote-mercedes-alabama-plant" rel="noreferrer noopener">Automotive News</a>&nbsp;reported.&nbsp;
The union alleges that Mercedes-Benz engaged in unfair labor practices, including the dismissal of pro-union workers and conducting anti-union meetings, which influenced the outcome of the initial vote.
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Despite the UAW&#8217;s efforts, approximately 56% of the 5,000 workers at the Vance, Alabama plant and the adjacent battery factory voted against unionization.&nbsp;
Mercedes-Benz, however, maintains that it adhered to the NLRB&#8217;s guidelines during the election process and will continue to do so as the situation unfolds. The UAW contends that Mercedes-Benz&#8217;s actions prevented a free choice by employees, justifying the need for a new election.
Why It Matters: The UAW&#8217;s defeat in the Alabama Mercedes-Benz plant is a blow to the union&#8217;s efforts to expand its reach in the southern United States.&nbsp;
The UAW had been riding high on the heels of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38906520/alabama-mercedes-benz-workers-reject-uaw-unionization-bid-in-a-blow-to-organized-labors-southern-str">a significant wi</a>n at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee. The setback at the Alabama plant could have broader implications for the UAW&#8217;s strategy in the region.
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The latest Israeli air strikes in Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, have resulted in at least 35 Palestinian deaths and multiple injuries. Among the casualties were the Hamas chief of staff of the Gaza Strip and another senior official.
What Happened: The Israeli military launched an air strike on a Hamas compound in Rafah, Reuters reported on Sunday. The attack, based on &#8220;precise intelligence,&#8221; used &#8220;precise ammunition&#8221; and led to the death of two high-ranking Hamas officials. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged reports of civilian casualties and stated that the incident is under review. The health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza confirmed that 35 people were killed and dozens, primarily women and children, were wounded.
The strike took place in the Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood in western Rafah, a refuge for thousands of displaced individuals. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported a surge of casualties at its field hospital in Rafah, with other hospitals also experiencing a significant influx of patients.
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Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri described the attack as a &#8220;massacre,&#8221; blaming the United States for providing Israel with weapons and financial support. The Israeli military, however, stated that eight projectiles were identified crossing from Rafah, with a number of them intercepted. No casualties were reported from these projectiles.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his war cabinet on Sunday to discuss continued operations in Rafah, despite a ruling by the top U.N. court ordering Israel to cease attacks on the city. Israel argues that the U.N. court&#8217;s ruling allows room for some military action there.
Over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel&#8217;s offensive, according to Gaza&#8217;s health ministry. Israel launched the operation after Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israeli communities on Oct. 7, killing around 1,200 people and seizing more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.
Why It Matters: The recent air strikes follow a period of escalating tension in the Middle East. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38968880/middle-east-tensions-rise-european-nations-recognize-palestine-israel-presses-on-egypt-border-bl">European nations recognized Palestine,</a> and Israel continued to press on the Egypt border. 
This was followed by a mandate from the International Court of Justice<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/39008688/international-court-of-justice-mandates-israel-halt-operations-in-rafah-why-it-matters"> ordering Israel to halt operations </a>in Rafah. Despite this, Israel has continued its operations, arguing that the court&#8217;s ruling allows for some military action.
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Israel Claims It Took Out 2 Hamas Leaders In Rafah Airstrikes That Killed 35 Palestinians

Zimbabwe&#8217;s telecom regulator has reportedly&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38912234/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-sri-lankan-president-explore-starlink-opportunities-in-fruitful-indonesia-meeti" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38912234/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-sri-lankan-president-explore-starlink-opportunities-in-fruitful-indonesia-meeti" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s Starlink</a>&nbsp;to operate in the country.
What Happened: The approval&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to facilitate the rollout of high-speed, low-cost, low-Earth-orbit (LEO) internet infrastructure across Zimbabwe, especially in rural areas, President&nbsp;Emmerson Mnangagwa&nbsp;stated, according to Reuters.
Starlink will reportedly collaborate with its exclusive local partner,&nbsp;IMC Communications, to provide the services.&nbsp;
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Status Quo: A 2021 World Bank report highlighted that only 34.8% of Zimbabwe&#8217;s population had internet access, with services currently dominated by three major mobile network operators.&nbsp;
The approval also comes amid a government crackdown on unregistered users smuggling Starlink kits from neighboring countries like Zambia.
Starlink is&nbsp;already&nbsp;available in several African countries, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, and Malawi.&nbsp;
Last month, Cameroon ordered the seizure of Starlink equipment at its ports due to the provider&#8217;s lack of a license, as per Reuters.
Why It Matters: The approval of Starlink in Zimbabwe is a significant development as Starlink rapidly expands across the globe, with parent SpaceX&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38836240/elon-musks-spacex-on-fire-50-launches-done-before-halfway-through-year-94-more-to-go" rel="noreferrer noopener">relentlessly launching the satellites</a>&nbsp;with an ambitious goal in mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Earlier this month,&nbsp;it was reported&nbsp;that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38752150/who-saw-this-coming-elon-musks-starlink-projected-to-rake-in-6-6b-revenue-this-year" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starlink&nbsp;is projected&nbsp;to generate $6.6 billion in revenue</a>&nbsp;this year as users flock to its satellite internet service.
Just days ago,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38934160/elon-musks-starlink-hits-3m-users-across-nearly-100-countries" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starlink reached a milestone of 3 million users</a>&nbsp;across 99 countries.&nbsp;This rapid growth highlights the increasing reliance on satellite internet, especially in regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure.
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