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Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
  • President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.

  • This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.

  • TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.

  • This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with ...
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China wants to respond “firmly” to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The USA is increasing military and economic pressure before Foreign Minister Blinken's ...
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China wants to respond “firmly” to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific
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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...
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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals
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US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year: The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
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US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year
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Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
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Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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A Harvard junior interrupts Chinese ambassador's speech with banner that reads "China Lies"
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Russia Hosts China, Iran Security Chiefs to Discuss Cooperation: Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and China’s security chief Chen Wenqing ...
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Russia Hosts China, Iran Security Chiefs to Discuss Cooperation
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China envoy calls on U.S. to define 'national security boundaries': WASHINGTON -- China's ambassador to the U.S. has called out Washington ...
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China envoy calls on U.S. to define 'national security boundaries'
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Yuan internationalization drive hits a local speed bump: As Chinese leader Xi Jinping works to increase the yuan’s role in global trade and finance ...
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Yuan internationalization drive hits a local speed bump
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion: The arrest comes amid mounting concern in Europe over Chinese espionage activity.
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng visited Harvard University over the weekend to deliver a speech ahead of Secretary of State Tony Blinken's visit to China ... Show more
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US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market, sign of ‘strategic shift’ amid tech decoupling
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US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market ...
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China rejects further restraints on trade with Russia ahead of top US envoy’s arrival in Beijing
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China rejects further restraints on trade with Russia ahead of top US ...
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China sends 7 navy ships, 2 fighter jets around Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 09:39
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Regular flights between Saudi Arabia and China to launch from April 27: Three flights per week from Shanghai to Riyadh directed during the summer season of 2024
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Regular flights between Saudi Arabia and China to launch from April 27
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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AfD stance on Russia and China: an alternative for autocrats?: The right-wing party likes to present itself as the only political force that represents the true ...
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AfD stance on Russia and China: an alternative for autocrats?
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Northern communities rattled after Chinese boat arrivals walked into Australia's unfenced Truscott air base
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Northern communities rattled after Chinese boat arrivals walked into ...
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Espionage in Germany: Is the Cold War coming back?: Eavesdropping, sabotage plans, spying attempts: Germany is increasingly being targeted by foreign powers ...
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Espionage in Germany: Is the Cold War coming back?
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Beijing says US strengthening military ties with Taiwan will escalate tensions: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday (April 24) said ...
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Beijing says US strengthening military ties with Taiwan will escalate ...
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion: The arrest comes amid mounting concern in Europe over Chinese espionage activity.
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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Taiwan was shaken by several earthquakes early on Tuesday. The last strong quake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred at the beginning of April.
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Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China: Three people in Germany have been arrested under suspicion of spying for China ...
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Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China
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China sees foreign threats ‘everywhere’ as powerful spy agency takes center stage
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China sees foreign threats ‘everywhere’ as powerful spy agency takes ...
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Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China: They are alleged to have been involved in transferring research on advanced machine parts for ship ...
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Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China
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Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's why - News | Khaleej Times
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Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's ...
Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
  • Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.

  • An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.

  • The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.

  • According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.
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The new TikTok ban bill, explained: When it could take effect, why lawmakers want to pass it and more
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The new TikTok ban bill, explained: When it could take effect ...
Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
  • TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.

  • The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.

  • The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.

  • Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
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Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo proudly held up the progress of American industry on ...
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Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war
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Germany, Britain move in on suspected Chinese spies: ‘tip of the iceberg’: Germany and Britain on Monday both swooped on suspected spies accused of passing on ...
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Germany, Britain move in on suspected Chinese spies: ‘tip of the iceberg’
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Video shows Taiwanese Harvard student protest against Chinese ambassador | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 11:08
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China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupply: China's state planner expects an intensified price war among automakers of electric cars and ...
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China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupply
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Citing fears of US citizens’ data being shared with the Chinese government, the House of Representatives has passed a bill demanding that TikTok be sold by its ... Show more
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Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies: Germany's Federal Prosecutor has said three German citizens were arrested for alleged involvement in providing ...
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Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies
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US: Antony Blinken to visit China to prevent conflict and manage rivalry : The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will visit China from April 24th to 26th ...
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US: Antony Blinken to visit China to prevent conflict and manage rivalry
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Great Britain: Two Britons charged with spying for China: Three Germans were just arrested for spying for China, and now two Brits are being charged with the ...
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Great Britain: Two Britons charged with spying for China
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Blinken will travel to China to bolster relations amid global turbulence: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China in the coming week as the Biden ...
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Blinken will travel to China to bolster relations amid global turbulence
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21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry: 21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
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21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
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Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing: The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the ...
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Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
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Chinese schools in Malaysia attracting more children of other races, amid allegations of sowing disunity
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Chinese schools in Malaysia attracting more children of other races ...
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Florida ban on Chinese buying property goes to U.S. appeals court: NEW YORK -- A federal appellate court in Miami hears arguments Friday in a lawsuit challenging ...
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Florida ban on Chinese buying property goes to U.S. appeals court
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China’s Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu Leaves Post Amid Tensions: China’s ambassador to Canada has left his post after nearly five years, a period marked by ...
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China’s Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu Leaves Post Amid Tensions
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Singapore stem cell bank scandal gives parents in Hong Kong, Philippines, India the jitters
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Singapore stem cell bank scandal gives parents in Hong Kong, Philippines ...
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#FPReels : Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, has critcised China's alleged support to the Russian defence ministry. He said that Beijing is supplying ... Show more