New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon intends visit to China: New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon intends to travel to China in the coming months following ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-intends-visit-china-2024-03-18/
Reactions to the "election" in Russia: criticism from the EU, congratulations from the autocrats
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Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Guo Wengui supporters sanctioned $327K in case against Paul Hastings lawyer: A group of Chinese-born U.S. supporters of indicted businessman Guo Wengui must pay ...
reuters.com/legal/government/guo-wengui-supporters-sanctioned-327k-case-against-paul-hastings-lawyer-2024-03-18/
China protests Taiwan minister's role at Seoul summit backed by U.S.: China rebuked South Korea on Monday for Taiwan's participation in a U.S ...
reuters.com/world/china-protests-taiwan-ministers-role-seoul-summit-backed-by-us-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: Criticism of Taiwan's Minister at U.S.-Backed Seoul Summit
- China criticizes South Korea for Taiwan's involvement at a democracy summit in Seoul, where Digital Minister Audrey Tang delivered an unexpected video message.
- China opposes Taiwan's participation at the conference, urging Seoul to adhere to the one-China principle and not provide a platform for Taiwanese independence forces.
- Tang's presence at the event was not disclosed beforehand by authorities in Taiwan or South Korea. She emphasized the necessity of a democratic approach to address artificial intelligence challenges in her video message.
- Tang's attendance at Biden's inaugural democracy summit in 2021 also sparked objections from China, prompting U.S. officials to halt the video feed of her comments following a map in her presentation depicting Taiwan distinct from China.
Putin warns the West that a Russia-NATO conflict is one step away from World War Three, Chinese military and state-run media slam the US after @Reuters report on ... Show more
TikTok lags on extremism as MPs call out graphic content on platform: TikTok is the only social media giant not signed up to a global anti-extremism pact.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/tiktok-lags-on-extremism-as-mps-call-out-graphic-content-on-platform-20240318-p5fd91.html
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
China drone maker EHang starts selling flying taxis on Taobao: Chinese drone maker EHang Holidings has started selling its EH216-S model flying taxi on Taobao ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-drone-maker-ehang-starts-selling-flying-taxis-taobao-2024-03-18/
Vietnam and the Art of Choosing: Far from refusing to choose in its foreign relations, the country has been canny at deciding when – and where – to partner with ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/vietnam-and-the-art-of-choosing/
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English, Chinese interpretation services for emergency police number expanded to 24/7
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China’s President Xi Jinping has congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election, stating it "fully reflects the support of the Russian people ...
US standards body says ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat: A researcher from TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance was wrongly added to a ...
reuters.com/technology/us-standards-body-says-bytedance-researcher-wrongly-added-ai-safety-groupchat-2024-03-18/
China foreign minister willing to strengthen communications with New Zealand: China says it wants to strengthen communications with New Zealand and work to ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-foreign-minister-willing-strengthen-communications-with-new-zealand-2024-03-18/
They voted for the bill that could ban TikTok. They also actively use the app.: Democratic Rep. Jeff Jackson struck a breezy tone as he talked about the State of ...
cnn.com/2024/03/17/politics/tiktok-ban-representatives-who-use-the-app/
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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling: China's embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all ...
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Quick Glance: China warns Chinese citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling
- The embassy reminded the majority of Chinese citizens in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling, as gambling is strictly prohibited by law in China.
- The Chinese embassy in Singapore urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, stating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws.
- Chinese embassies in South Korea and Sri Lanka have also issued similar warnings recently.
- The embassy in Singapore mentioned that China's Ministry of Public Security opened a reporting platform for combating cross-border and online gambling, where Chinese citizens can report clues and suspicious activities.
US officials to brief senators Wednesday on threats posed by TikTok, aide says: U.S. national security officials will hold a closed-door briefing on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-officials-brief-senators-wednesday-threats-posed-by-tiktok-aide-2024-03-18/
Morning Bid: Nerves stretched, China data dump kicks off key week: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-03-17/
Wait, is TikTok really Chinese?: The future of TikTok is mired in uncertainty in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill last week ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/tech/tiktok-bytedance-china-ownership-intl-hnk/
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Australia wanted to catch Chinese spies. Is this really who it had in mind?: New foreign interference laws raise tough questions about xenophobia
irishtimes.com/world/australia/2024/03/18/australia-wanted-to-catch-chinese-spies-is-this-really-who-it-had-in-mind/
Guardrails For the South China Sea: A top U.S. diplomat hopes the Senate will ratify a maritime treaty.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/guardrails-for-the-south-china-sea/
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Scientists debate over origin of 'alien' debris after startling claim : The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference held in The Woodlands, Texas ...
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How Pro-Russia Influencers Framed Taiwan’s Elections on Telegram: An investigation into pro-Kremlin Telegram users reveals Russia’s influence operations ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/how-pro-russia-influencers-framed-taiwans-elections-on-telegram/
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Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ tirade contained a warning on Chinese cars. Here are the facts.
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Trump’s tariffs to hurt Chinese automakers: Several Chinese automakers will suffer a blow if Republican candidate Donald Trump imposes a 100% tariff on Chinese ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/trumps-tariffs-to-hurt-chinese-automakers/
The Hong Kong government, poised to pass its stricter “Article 23” national security law next week, blasted criticism of the bill from rights experts who say ...
Embattled Chinese battery maker Gotion vows ‘more vocal’ US strategy after filing lawsuit in Michigan
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Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin on Monday, telling his Russian counterpart his re-election “fully reflects the ... Show more
Three years on, whereabouts of Tibetan poet is a mystery: Gendun Lhundrub was arrested by Chinese police in December 2020.
rfa.org/english/news/tibet/arrested-poet-03142024152903.html
US military plans $400 million upgrade to Yap’s airport in western Pacific: The proposal adds to other significant expansion of U.S. military infrastructure in ...
rfa.org/english/news/pacific/us-yap-airport-03172024230755.html
South China Sea: could Japan be drawn to help defend Philippines in 3-way summit with US?
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Flood of Chinese imports could renew trade tensions, threaten U.S. jobs: China’s export surplus of cars and electronics helps the fight against inflation ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/18/china-imports-trade-cars-electronics/
Why an idea to nominate Chinese new villages as a Unesco site got Malaysians riled up
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/why-an-idea-to-nominate-chinese-new-villages-as-a-unesco-site-got-malaysians-riled-up
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The Pistol fires a blank in Yushan as Wells secures a 5-3 victory to progress to the second round.#WorldOpen
Covid pushed foreign students out of China. Will politics, red tape and poor job prospects keep them away?
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What is Xi Jinping’s vision for finance with Chinese characteristics?: Our weekly podcast on China. This week we travel to an ancient banking capital to ...
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TikTok bill passage sets up tug-of-war over China Committee’s future: Disagreements over the future of the committee underscore Congress’ deep divides over how ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/18/tiktok-bill-china-committee-00147421
⚡️China is considering participating in the peace formula talks on Ukraine in the coming months, said the Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland, Wang Shiting ...
North Koreans defectors spoke at a US event in Geneva to expose human-rights violations in a country that one of them described as 'hell' and to advocate for a ... Show more
Quick Glance: North Korean defectors advocate for increased U.N. monitoring of abuses
- North Korean defectors speak out for enhanced U.N. investigations
- EU proposes updating U.N. report on human rights abuses
- Defectors share escape stories and concerns for family members
- U.S. urges China to uphold its obligations
Who Australia Caught When It Went Looking for Chinese Spies: The first case tried under Australia’s foreign interference laws has raised tough questions about ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/16/world/australia/foreign-interference-laws-sunny-duong.html
Xi Seeks to Dispel Climate of Fear as Graft Fight Churns On: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said members of the ruling Communist Party should feel good, not fearful ...
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ByteDance under a microscope in TikTok ban furor: Does the Chinese government have officials inside TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, pulling the strings? And ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/bytedance-under-a-microscope-in-tiktok-ban-furor/
Storming the parliament: Hong Kong court sentences twelve protesters to long prison terms
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Quick Glance: Prison Sentences of Up to 7 Years for 12 Who Stormed Hong Kong Legislature in 2019
- A Hong Kong court sentenced 12 people to jail terms ranging from over four years to nearly seven years in a high-profile rioting case linked to the storming of the city legislature during a pro-democracy protest in 2019.
- Those sentenced include actor Gregory Wong, who was jailed for six years and two months after pleading not guilty.
- The judge described the incident as a "serious" blow to the city's rule of law and highlighted the significance of the Legislative Council for the government.
- More than 10,200 people were arrested in relation to the protests in 2019, of whom 2,937 have so far been charged with offenses including rioting, unlawful assembly, and criminal damage, according to police.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Mexican-Made Cars by China Firms: Donald Trump said he would hit cars made in Mexico by Chinese companies with a 100% tariff ...
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China's Xi willing to work with Angola as it moves on from oil: Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would support Chinese firms that invest in Angola's ...
reuters.com/world/chinas-xi-willing-work-with-angola-it-moves-oil-2024-03-15/
TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban: TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-urges-us-users-call-senators-vote-no-tiktok-ban-2024-03-15/
Exclusive: Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China: Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Launched Covert CIA Influence Operation Against China
- President Trump authorized a clandestine CIA campaign against China in 2019 to influence public opinion against the government.
- The operation aimed to foment paranoia among Chinese leaders and was in response to China's aggressive efforts to increase global influence.
- The CIA used false identities to spread negative narratives about the Chinese government and criticized the Belt and Road Initiative funding infrastructure projects in the developing world.
- The operation poses risks of escalating tensions with China, potentially undermining U.S. credibility, while China could exploit evidence of U.S. influence operations to criticize Western interference.
China: Corruption in the army poses major problems for Xi Jinping: China is progressively planning its path to becoming a global superpower - with a ...
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Exclusive: Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China: Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-launched-cia-covert-influence-operation-against-china-2024-03-14/
China has a plan, and it’s working: The “two sessions” in early March – the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/china-has-a-plan-and-its-working-2/
Philippines in hard and fast offensive shift on China: The Philippines officially kicked off its new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/philippines-in-hard-and-fast-offensive-shift-on-china/
China says US TikTok ban ‘an act of bullying’ that would backfire: China has described a potential TikTok ban as “an act of bullying” that would backfire on ...
cnn.com/2024/03/13/business/china-tiktok-ban-bullying-congress-vote-intl-hnk/
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Impact Beyond Gen Z Users
- A potential ban on TikTok would have far-reaching effects, given the diverse and evolving user base.
- TikTok users are politically polarized, with a predominant younger audience. Their views differ from the average American.
- The platform has a rapidly growing user base that is undergoing demographic changes, especially with an increase in users aged 30-49.
- The use of TikTok as a primary source of news and information influences user opinions, leading to political polarization, particularly among younger users.
US says to open Vanuatu embassy 'imminently', warns of China deals: The United States will open an embassy in Vanuatu "imminently" and is working to get the ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-says-open-vanuatu-embassy-imminently-warns-china-deals-2024-03-14/
Forget TikTok – Chinese spies want to steal IP by backdooring digital locks: Uncle Sam can use this snooping tool, too, but that's beside the point
theregister.com/2024/03/14/chinese_espionage_safe_locks/
Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for Putin: Facing an election this weekend and the fallout from Aleksei Navalny’s death and the war in ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/technology/russia-internet-censors-vladimir-putin.html
Europe regulator says will take time needed to approve China jet: Europe's air safety regulator will take whatever time is needed to approve China's C919 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/europe-regulator-says-will-take-time-needed-approve-china-jet-2024-03-14/
Vietnam urges respect of international law as China draws Gulf of Tonkin baseline
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-urges-respect-international-law-china-draws-gulf-tonkin-baseline-2024-03-14/
China's Feb new home prices extend declines: China's new home prices dropped for an eighth straight month in February, official data showed on Friday ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-feb-new-home-prices-extend-declines-2024-03-15/
China Hails Xi as Market Reformer Like Deng in Sweeping Profile: Chinese state media has touted President Xi Jinping as a market-friendly reformer on par with ...
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Media harassment after China restaurant blast sparks protest, public criticism: The association overseeing Chinese journalists issued a rare statement of protest ...
reuters.com/world/china/media-harassment-after-china-restaurant-blast-sparks-protest-public-criticism-2024-03-14/
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global must face US investor lawsuit over IPO: Didi Global, the Chinese ride-hailing company, must face a lawsuit in a U.S ...
reuters.com/technology/chinese-ride-hailing-company-didi-global-must-face-us-investor-lawsuit-over-ipo-2024-03-14/
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit Australia as Ties Warm: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to Australia next week, the highest level ...
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Chinese Organized Crime Dominates America’s Illicit Marijuana Market: A quadruple murder in Oklahoma shows how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate the ...
propublica.org/article/chinese-organized-crime-us-marijuana-market
The Philippine Coast Guard’s Modernization: An International Joint Effort: Over the past decade, the PCG has become a respectable force – with a little help from ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/the-philippine-coast-guards-modernization-an-international-joint-effort/
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TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation: The risks have less to do with who owns the app than who writes the code and algorithms that ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/us/politics/tiktok-ban-house-bill.html
AI is an important engine for 'new productive forces', China's Li says: China's premier called artificial intelligence an important engine for the "new ...
reuters.com/technology/ai-is-an-important-engine-new-productive-forces-chinas-li-says-2024-03-13/
BREAKING: The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the US assets of the app ...
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China must rethink emphasis on 'national security': China's unique thinking about comprehensive national security was on full display throughout the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/The-Nikkei-View/China-must-rethink-emphasis-on-national-security
Philippines' Marcos to meet Blinken next week as South China Sea tensions rise: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet U.S. Secretary of State ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-marcos-meet-blinken-next-week-presidential-office-says-2024-03-13/
China cbank set to leave key rate unchanged on Friday amid uncertainty around Fed easing
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/china-cbank-set-leave-key-rate-unchanged-friday-amid-uncertainty-around-fed-2024-03-14/
Infineon files patent lawsuit against China's Innoscience: German chip manufacturer Infineon said on Thursday that it has filed a patent lawsuit against China's ...
reuters.com/legal/infineon-files-patent-lawsuit-against-chinas-innoscience-2024-03-14/
Reuters World News: A clandestine campaign on Chinese social media, and other top stories
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-test-trumps-cia-op-russian-refinery-attacks-2024-03-14/
China says Philippines ignored South China Sea deal as tensions rise: Philippine President Marcos says Manila did not reject the deal, which he called ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68542088
What China Is Saying About the TikTok Ban Furor in Washington: A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/business/china-tiktok-house-bill.html
Quick Glance: US House Nears Passing TikTok Legislation Requiring Separation from Chinese Ownership
- The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a proposal next Wednesday that could compel TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States.
- Anticipated at 10:00 am (1400 GMT), the vote is expected to take place in a rare instance of bipartisan unity in a politically divided Washington.
- The future of the legislation remains uncertain in the Senate as key figures oppose taking such a drastic action against an app with 170 million users in the US.
- President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill, officially known as the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,' into law if it reaches his desk, as stated by the White House.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit New Zealand for Talks: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to New Zealand next week to discuss trade and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-14/chinese-foreign-minister-wang-yi-to-visit-new-zealand-for-talks
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McDonald's CFO says overseas sales to weaken more on Middle East, China hit: McDonald's international sales will fall sequentially in the current quarter ...
reuters.com/business/mcdonalds-cfo-says-overseas-sales-weaken-more-middle-east-china-hit-2024-03-13/
China's defence ministry says it held military staff dialogue with NATO: China and NATO held an eighth military staff dialogue on security policy in Beijing on ...
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China's Xiaomi embarks on Apple's road not taken: China's Xiaomi may have started out as an Apple wannabe but it has now pulled ahead of the American technology ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/chinas-xiaomi-embarks-apples-road-not-taken-2024-03-13/
Crypto exchange OKX receives in-principle approval for Singapore payments licence
reuters.com/technology/crypto-exchange-okx-receives-in-principle-approval-singapore-payments-licence-2024-03-13/
How China’s National Security Law Changed Hong Kong: After pro-democracy protests rocked Hong Kong in 2019, mainland China tightened its grip by imposing a broad ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/how-china-s-national-security-law-changed-hong-kong
Foreign-born STEM talent remains key to U.S. research: New report spotlights U.S. dependence on talent from overseas, particularly at advanced levels.
axios.com/2024/03/13/us-workforce-foreign-born-stem-research
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