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Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store on Government Orders: China’s cyberspace officials cite national-security concerns for targeting the Meta ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
How TikTok Changed America: Nineteen ways the app rewired our culture.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/18/business/media/tiktok-ban-american-culture.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China : This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4605252-passing-the-national-security-supplemental-is-about-preventing-war-with-china/
China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters: A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon ...
defence-blog.com/chinas-secret-drone-spotted-over-philippine-waters/
Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber: Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a ...
defence-blog.com/chinese-mystery-drone-spotted-attached-to-h-6-bomber/
Interfaith conference seeks to raise awareness about Uyghur genocide: Panelists discuss the Chinese government’s forced labor, surveillance and information ...
rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/interfaith-conference-04182024174516.html
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing’s orders: The two Meta apps were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited ...
seattletimes.com/business/apple-pulls-whatsapp-and-threads-from-app-store-on-beijings-orders/
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is set to retain his seat in elections, local media reported, paving the way for the pro-China leader to try ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/pro-china-pm-retains-his-seat-in-solomon-islands-election-fb555ab1
China Market Trouble: Beijing Aims to Curb Speculation With Reform Plan: China is seeking to end the years of speculator driven boom-and-bust trading by pivoting ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-aims-to-end-age-of-froth-that-has-plagued-its-stock-market
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War in the Middle East: Iran exports more oil than it has for a long time: The exchange of blows between Israel and Iran is causing heated discussions. However ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/konflikt-im-nahen-osten-iran-exportiert-trotz-sanktionen-so-viel-erdoel-wie-schon-lange-nicht-mehr-ld.1827130
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
IMF tells Asian central banks not to follow Fed too closely: The International Monetary Fund urged Asian central banks on Thursday to focus on domestic inflation ...
reuters.com/markets/imf-tells-asian-central-banks-not-follow-fed-too-closely-2024-04-18/
Apple removes Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from iOS store as China flags security concerns | Mint
livemint.com/technology/apps/apple-removes-metas-whatsapp-threads-from-ios-store-as-china-flags-security-concerns-11713495889424.html
Britain decided not to list genomics as critical infrastructure, deputy PM says
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-decided-not-list-genomics-critical-infrastructure-deputy-pm-says-2024-04-18/
Sizing up the China-Russia ‘New Axis’: In a recent post, I tried to warn people about the substantial and growing chance of World War 3 ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/sizing-up-the-china-russia-new-axis/
Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat: Daniel Suidani, a prominent Solomon Islands critic of China who was former Malaita ...
reuters.com/world/china/solomon-islands-election-count-underway-china-critic-suidani-regains-seat-2024-04-18/
Philippine universities defend mainland Chinese students on Taiwan-facing province: ‘blatant racism, Sinophobia’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259636/philippine-universities-defend-foreign-students-taiwan-facing-province-blatant-racism-sinophobia
Apple Takes Down WhatsApp And Other Popular Messaging Apps From Chinese App Store
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/19/apple-takes-down-whatsapp-and-other-popular-messaging-apps-from-chinese-app-store/
China’s cities are sinking – because there are too many people in them: Severe subsidence will affect around a third of China's urban population ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/chinas-cities-sinking-many-people-20674871/
Hong Kong education authorities publish first patriotic materials for English classes at schools
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3259730/hong-kong-education-authorities-publish-first-patriotic-materials-english-classes-schools
Solomon Islands election puts China’s Pacific influence in spotlight: Incumbent Manasseh Sogavare’s development and security pact with Beijing has stoked western ...
ft.com/content/4367905e-d580-4174-a31e-26e72dcd4080
Time for animal abusers in China to face proper justice: A video posted on
scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3259151/time-animal-abusers-china-face-proper-justice
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
apnews.com/article/china-apple-app-store-whatsapp-threads-c93227644ea310c1179071cdf14ec05d
Ukraine to mass produce "Shmavic," domestic replacement for Chinese DJI Mavic UAV - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/ukraine-to-mass-produce-shmavic-domestic-replacement-for-chinese-dji-mavic-uav/
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
thehill.com/business/4600625-why-biden-wants-to-raise-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/indonesia-sees-china-using-influence-to-cool-middle-east-tension
US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF: Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
China’s Youth Unemployment Level Remains Steady in March: China reported a steady rate of youth unemployment in March after an official warned that joblessness ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-s-youth-unemployment-level-remains-steady-in-march
Paid articlePaid Solomon Islands election puts China’s Pacific influence in spotlight: Incumbent Manasseh Sogavare’s development and security pact with Beijing has stoked western ...
ft.com/content/4367905e-d580-4174-a31e-26e72dcd4080
Ricciardo says new RB F1 chassis brings "peace of mind": Daniel Ricciardo says his new RB chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix brings "peace of mind" and ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-says-new-rb-f1-chassis-brings-peace-of-mind/10599977/
Sanctioned Chinese security camera maker Dahua divests from U.S.: HONG KONG -- Zhejiang Dahua Technology, a major Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Sanctioned-Chinese-security-camera-maker-Dahua-divests-from-U.S
US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3259392/us-lawmakers-target-chinese-military-firms-helping-russia-bill-imposing-full-blocking-sanctions
Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
ft.com/content/7cc89622-66a7-4b1c-9b2e-138f121a4731
From @Breakingviews : China's GDP growth beat expectations thanks to robust manufacturing and sectors like catering. Yet real estate’s woes endure ... Show more reut.rs/3Q6rIex
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
"It's naive to expect China to take on a neutral mediating role," says @gusiting in an interview with #tagesthemen about China's positioning in the war against Ukraine ... Show more
China's military plans more drills near Myanmar border: China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-military-plans-more-drills-near-myanmar-border-2024-04-17/
Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/asia/olaf-scholz-germany-china.html
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
The shadow of war darkens on the global economy: Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
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Taiwan: meetings with Xi are a clever strategy - of stalling: Taipei is buying itself some much-needed time at the high-level meeting with the People's Republic ...
nzz.ch/meinung/ewiger-frieden-um-taiwan-das-treffen-mit-xi-ist-auch-hinhaltestrategie-ld.1826531
The Hot Peace Between China and India: Despite flashes of actual conflict along their border, and New Delhi’s increased outreach to the West ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-hot-peace-between-china-and-india/
North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
wionews.com/world/north-korea-expands-surveillance-with-chinese-cameras-712163
🔊 Washington DC and Beijing watch the Solomon Islands election closely. Find out the latest on the Reuters World News podcast
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Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
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Voting begins in Solomon Islands' parliamentary election closely watched by China and the West
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China's less-than-meets-the-eye GDP report: After factoring in deflation, China's Q1 growth was likely lower than that of the U.S.
axios.com/2024/04/17/china-us-gdp
'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions
cnbc.com/2024/04/16/iran-is-in-for-the-long-haul-with-oil-tanker-hijacks-expert-says.html
Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Marcos vs Duterte family feud drags both political dynasties’, and the Philippines’, names through the mud
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259243/marcos-vs-duterte-family-feud-drags-both-political-dynasties-and-philippines-names-through-mud
China's inaction on Iran has 'undermined' its influence in the Middle East, analyst says
cnbc.com/2024/04/16/chinas-inaction-on-iran-has-undermined-its-influence-in-the-middle-east-analyst-says.html
Bondi Junction stabbing: Chinese student phoned fiancé minutes before being attacked, devastated family on way to Australia
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259030/china-student-becomes-6th-victim-deadly-sydney-knife-rampage-devastated-family-way-australia
EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows
reuters.com/sustainability/eu-countries-pledge-help-solar-sector-no-trade-curbs-china-draft-shows-2024-04-15/
OPINION | The CCP is taking Americans hostage — Biden wants to send more: Recent events and CCP laws prove Americans are not safe when traveling to China and the ...
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IMF sees slow, steady 2024 global growth; China, inflation pose risks
reuters.com/world/imf-sees-slow-steady-2024-global-growth-china-inflation-pose-risks-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students: Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not ...
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Gold is back — and it has a message for us: The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
ft.com/content/bdcb7d8a-e958-4910-9d1b-a6a519812503
Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
pbs.org/newshour/economy/yellen-warns-of-more-sanctions-in-response-to-irans-increasing-activity
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/global-mining-investment-too-low-support-energy-transition-rio-tinto-chairman-2024-04-15/
China Tells Iran Cooperation Will Last After Attack on Israel - Bloomberg: China’s top diplomat told Iran that the nations can work together across a range of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-tells-iran-cooperation-will-last-after-attack-on-israel
Paid articlePaid These photos are of Chinatown district of Honiara, the Solomon Islands capital.
Merchants in Solomon Islands' gritty Chinatown were on April 16 preparing for ... Show more
Iran attack on Israel: "Sanctions will not bring Iran to its knees": At the weekend, Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. Political scientist Cornelius ...
wiwo.de/politik/ausland/angriff-auf-israel-iran-ist-international-deutlich-weniger-isoliert-als-es-hierzulande-oftmals-scheint/29756324.html
Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/austin-china-call/
Explainer: China, health system top issues as Solomon Islands holds national election
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-health-system-top-issues-solomon-islands-holds-national-election-2024-04-15/
UK starts drafting AI regulations for most powerful models: The UK is starting to draft regulations to govern artificial intelligence, focusing on the most ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/16/uk-starts-drafting-ai-regulations-for-most-powerful-models
Hong Kong turns to China to fill labour gaps in its construction industry: Hong Kong’s construction sector is expected to face a labour shortage of 40 ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/hong-kong-labour-shortage-construction-sector-property-china-4269126
China or not, that is the question: The people of the South Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands will go to the polls Wednesday in the first general election ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3247/
The peace conference on the Bürgenstock is threatened with collapse: Russia is not there and apparently neither is China. What sense does the Federal Council's ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/schweiz/kommentar-der-friedenskonferenz-auf-dem-buergenstock-droht-der-absturz-ld.2608463
An interview with Minxin Pei - Project Syndicate: Minxin Pei doubts China’s government is willing to do what is needed to restore growth ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/an-interview-with-minxin-pei-about-the-sentinel-state-china-economy-surveillance-repression-2024-04
Paid articlePaid Asia Budget-Store Billionaires Get Richer From Inflation Pain: Not everyone is a loser when it comes to inflation.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/billionaires-selling-cheap-stuff-get-richer-from-inflation-pain
PAGASA warns some areas at risk of 'extreme danger' heat up to 52°C above: PAGASA said they expect temperatures to further rise in the coming weeks.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/pagasa-warns-some-areas-at-risk-of-extreme-danger-heat-up-to-52-c-above-1439
Philippines: China is ‘source of tension,’ not trilateral summit: China earlier said the US-Japan-Philippine trilateral summit 'drives up tensions' in ...
rappler.com/philippines/china-causing-regional-tensions-not-united-states-japan-trilateral-summit/
Security analyst alarmed by influx of Chinese students in Cagayan: A security analyst on Thursday expressed alarm over the reported influx of Chinese students in ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/security-analyst-armed-by-influx-of-chinese-students-in-cagayan-1326
Implement minimum wage, award for Abia workers, NLC urges Otti: Abia State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has pleaded with the governor of Abia State ...
punchng.com/implement-minimum-wage-award-for-abia-workers-nlc-urges-otti/
"A ticking time bomb for President Xi": China expert on the threat of war in Taiwan and North Korea's nuclear weapons - Zofinger Tagblatt
zofingertagblatt.ch/interview-eine-tickende-zeitbombe-fuer-praesident-xi-china-experte-ueber-die-kriegsgefahr-in-taiwan-und-nordkoreas-atomwaffen/
A Market Plagued By Uncertainty: Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel cause market volatility and uncertainty, leading to weak performance of the market ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684265-a-market-plagued-by-uncertainty
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Fallout: Who started the nuclear war? The series confirms what fans have suspected for years
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#VantageOnFirstpost : The Solomon Islands went to polls today, about 420,000 people in the nation of 700,000 were eligible to vote. They went out to vote for 50 members of ... Show more
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