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Protests in China: "We don't want PCR tests, we want freedom": Since the pandemic began, China has not been as far from the goal of “zero Covid” as it is now ...
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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple Removes WhatsApp on Order from China App Store
- Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing's orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.
- The iPhone maker said that China's internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration, ordered the removal of WhatsApp and Threads from its app store because of national security concerns.
- Several other global messaging apps had also been removed from Apple's App Store in China on Friday, including Signal, which is based in the U.S., and Telegram, which is based in Dubai.
- The actions thrust Apple and Meta into an intensifying tussle over technology between the U.S. and China, as the House of Representatives was preparing to vote on a bill that would force the Chinese internet company ByteDance to sell its popular video app TikTok.
Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...
dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-which-countries-can-influence-tehran/a-68860384
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-spies-target-dutch-industries-strengthen-military-intelligence-agency-2024-04-18/
China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands: TAIPEI: China's aviation regulator said on Friday (Apr 19) it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-opens-new-air-routes-xiamen-fuzhou-near-taiwan-islands-4276936
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
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
reuters.com/world/philippines-says-decision-strengthen-ties-with-japan-us-sovereign-choice-2024-04-18/
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html
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 ...
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Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker: China Tianrui Group Cement Co. said a sudden drop in its stock last week triggered a margin ...
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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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A Trove of ByteDance Records Mistakenly Went Public. Here’s What They Say.: The records briefly surfaced in a lawsuit involving the Republican megadonor Jeff ...
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IMF chief says productivity, Chinese consumer spending key to boosting global growth
reuters.com/markets/imf-chief-says-productivity-chinese-consumer-spending-key-boosting-global-growth-2024-04-18/
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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Schindler reaffirms 2024 sales target, but warns of weakness in China: Lift and escalator maker Schindler reiterated its full-year revenue guidance for low ...
reuters.com/business/schindler-posts-q1-order-intake-slightly-above-expectations-2024-04-18/
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471
Huawei unveils new phone lineup to ramp up the pressure on Apple: Huawei Technologies Co released its latest series of smartphones on April 18 ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/18/huawei-unveils-new-phone-lineup-to-ramp-up-the-pressure-on-apple
Woman in Brazil wheels corpse into bank to take out loan in dead man’s name: A woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to ...
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Australia increases defence spending by $32bn in response to China build-up: Labor government commits to spending rises to pay for Aukus and long-range missile ...
ft.com/content/a5ba1e78-92e7-4cd5-9bad-327e4358b1b4
Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259428/chinese-scientists-increase-f-22-fighter-jets-radar-signature-60000-times-new-detection-method-study
Volkswagen: "Just two years and everything was different": Ralf Brandstätter has the most difficult job at Volkswagen: He is supposed to save the business in ...
zeit.de/2024/17/volkswagen-china-autoindustrie-ralf-brandstaetter-meb
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L’Oréal Bounces Back as Europe, North America Offset China: L’Oréal SA reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales as strength in Europe and North America ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/l-oreal-bounces-back-as-europe-north-america-offset-weak-china
Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/biden-jabs-trump-over-hush-money-trial/73354008007/
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.
US trade chief calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China: The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ustr-tai-calls-decisive-action-shield-ev-sector-china-2024-04-17/
Smooth David Cameron was brought back to bolster Britain abroad – but it hasn’t worked
independent.co.uk/voices/david-cameron-g7-israel-gaza-ukraine-b2530073.html
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China steelmakers show overcapacity strain as U.S. battens import hatches: HONG KONG -- Chinese steelmakers are being weighed down by overcapacity and are ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/China-steelmakers-show-overcapacity-strain-as-U.S.-battens-import-hatches
Why China actress is worshipped as sea goddess Mazu in China, many believe Liu Tao is living protector of seafarers
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3257512/why-china-actress-worshipped-sea-goddess-mazu-china-many-believe-liu-tao-living-protector-seafarers
China mother and son, 27, jailed for kidnap of stranger girl, 11, they wanted as ‘perfect’ wife after child’s family rejected advances
scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3258232/china-mother-and-son-27-jailed-kidnap-stranger-girl-11-they-wanted-perfect-wife-after-childs-family
Huawei releases revamped, renamed Pura 70 flagship smartphone: TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies began selling its latest premium smartphones in China on Thursday -- ...
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US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
apnews.com/article/us-china-taiwan-strait-flight-ea835c8b35b63a50b5354a5dc9280116
Chinese team links mosquito gut bacteria to disease-free zones, offering hope of biocontrol solution for dengue, Zika
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259489/chinese-team-links-mosquito-gut-bacteria-disease-free-zones-offering-hope-biocontrol-solution-dengue
EXCLUSIVE: China’s diplomats working abroad are about to get ‘very rare’ pay rise, sources say
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259512/chinas-diplomats-working-abroad-are-about-get-very-rare-pay-rise-sources-say
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
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/
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/
China's federation promises action after half marathon debacle: The Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) has vowed to strengthen the supervision of its ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/chinas-federation-promises-action-after-half-marathon-debacle-2024-04-17/
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Blinken to China to fuss about support for Russia: Antony Blinken will visit Beijing in the coming weeks, raising concerns about China’s overcapacity ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/blinken-to-china-to-fuss-about-support-for-russia/
China expels teacher for pushing for students to use Tibetan language: Authorities interrogated him several times before suspending his teaching license.
rfa.org/english/news/tibet/teacher-expelled-04172024160617.html
ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up: ASML , the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected ...
reuters.com/technology/asml-reports-q1-earnings-13-billion-worse-than-expected-new-bookings-2024-04-17/
Argentina Central Bank Chief Among Top Officials Headed to China: Argentina’s top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as ...
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Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...
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Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties: The Philippines and New Zealand are working on agreements on military visits and logistics ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/philippines-new-zealand-to-boost-trade-maritime-security-ties
China's Baidu Unveils New AI Tools for Chatbot Creation: China's Baidu has unveiled new AI tools allowing people with no coding knowledge to create ...
techtimes.com/articles/303725/20240418/china-baidu-unveils-new-ai-tools-chatbot-creation.htm
The Baltimore bridge collapsed three weeks ago. Here's the latest on the clean-up, the FBI operation, and a tale of survival
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/survival-tale-emerges-weeks-after-baltimore-bridge-collapse/103733798
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
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Beijing Court to Hear Case on Founder Group Keepwell Bond Ruling: A Beijing court has agreed to hear a case concerning a Hong Kong ruling over a controversial ...
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VW to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs: Volkswagen said on Wednesday it has developed a new architecture for intelligent and electric ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-17-vw-to-roll-out-new-architecture-with-xpeng-to-cut-china-ev-costs/
Malaysia is unfazed by China, U.S. semiconductor competition, minister says: Malaysia appears to be benefitting from U.S.-China trade tensions ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/malaysia-is-unfazed-by-china-us-chip-competition-minister-says.html
China picks its lowest-scoring officers to command nuclear submarines : Submarines are one of China's foremost weapons, but the officers who lead them are chosen ...
businessinsider.com/china-picks-its-lowest-scoring-officers-to-command-nuclear-submarines-2024-4
Report: China is exporting digital control methods: As it exports internet infrastructure, China is expanding its authoritarian model of the web, report says.
rfa.org/english/news/china/internet-repression-exports-04172024133621.html
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/
Whooping cough: what it is, who’s most at risk, how to prevent it and why it’s nicknamed the 100-day cough
scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3259297/whooping-cough-what-it-whos-most-risk-how-prevent-it-and-why-its-nicknamed-100-day-cough
Up to 35 air freight flights a day :Warning call from Austria: Temu, Shein & Co. threaten domestic trade
kleinezeitung.at/wirtschaft/18378610/warnruf-aus-oesterreich-temu-shein-and-co-bedrohen-heimischen-handel
China strategy: Why don't we give China a piece of our mind, Michael Müller?: Olaf Scholz is in China on a state visit. He was actually supposed to have some ...
spiegel.de/ausland/deutsche-china-politik-warum-sagen-wir-china-nicht-die-meinung-michael-mueller-podcast-a-5ac1c688-542e-46a8-be7c-077f55aced4e
The Oscars of Archaeology: China unveils its top 10 discoveries of 2023: Every industry has that one annual event that stands apart as the premier award ceremony ...
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259349/oscars-archaeology-china-unveils-its-top-10-discoveries-2023
Dispute escalates into flames: balloon sellers engage in crazy firefight: In China, two balloon sellers are attacking each other, the reason is probably their ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Ballonverkaeufer-liefern-sich-irren-Feuer-Kampf-article24879987.html
Voting begins in Solomon Islands' parliamentary election closely watched by China and the West
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642150
NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China : ...
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Frustrated China mother has meltdown while helping son with homework, wants to kick someone, hits wall and breaks toe
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Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow: In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/philippines-balikatan-joint-military-exercise/
1,906 pass April 2024 physician licensure exams: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday that 1,906 out of 3 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/1-906-pass-april-2024-physician-licensure-exams-1922
James Comer's Hearing Erupts Into Chaos: Wednesday's House Overnight Committee hearing on China was derailed by bickering about President Joe Biden's impeachment ...
newsweek.com/james-comer-hearing-erupts-chaos-1891421
Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse: Inside a Baltimore cruise terminal last week, dozens of military personnel were spread out ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4601227-military-response-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
China: Biden wants higher tariffs on steel and aluminum: Joe Biden is even tightening the measures taken by his predecessor Donald Trump ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/china-biden-will-hoehere-zoelle-auf-stahl-und-aluminium-19661321.html
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/
Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Singapore’s Next PM Lawrence Wong as He Wraps Asia Tour: Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/apple-ceo-tim-cook-meets-singapore-s-next-pm-lawrence-wong-as-he-wraps-asia-tour
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with US a 'sovereign choice' - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/18/philippines-says-decision-to-strengthen-ties-with-us-a-sovereign-choice.html
US, Chinese defense chiefs hold 1st talks since 2022: Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun discuss bilateral ties as well as regional and global security issues ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/us-chinese-defense-chiefs-hold-1st-talks-since-2022-3681452
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Solomon Islands voters go to polls with China's influence in focus - World News
hurriyetdailynews.com/solomon-islands-voters-go-to-polls-with-chinas-influence-in-focus-192569
US Navy flies via Taiwan Strait amid diplomatic talks with China: The U.S. 7th Fleet announced that a Navy P-8A Poseidon conducted a flight through the Taiwan ...
dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/us-navy-flies-via-taiwan-strait-amid-diplomatic-talks-with-china
What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common: Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/what-chinas-central-bank-and-costco-shoppers-have-in-common
Family of Murdered Kansas Moms Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley Lose It in Court
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Pork: Global production expected to shrink slightly in 2024: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects the first minus in four years in its current outlook ...
topagrar.com/markt/news/schweinefleisch-weltweite-erzeug-soll-2024-schrumpfen-20002258.html
Taiwan KMT lawmakers plan visit to China | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 20:33: TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The leader of the Kuomintang (KMT) caucus at the Legislative ...
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5668074
More than half a million strokes could be due to climate change: Hunan - Climate change and sub-optimal temperatures could significantly contribute to deaths and ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150724/Mehr-als-eine-halbe-Million-Schlaganfaelle-koennten-auf-den-Klimawandel-zurueckgehen
How to fix Canada’s productivity? Plus other letters, April 17: ‘National co-operation devoid of provincial nepotism’
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Sachs: US badmouthing of more competitive China imprudent: The US approach to China is based on a mix of arrogance, nastiness and naivete.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/sachs-us-badmouthing-of-more-competitive-china-imprudent-4593168
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