China factory activity expands for first time in four months
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China's factory activity expanded for the first time in four months, after authorities ended the lockdown in Shanghai, although growth missed analysts' ...Read full articleNikkei Asia: China factory activity expands for first time in four months
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Quick Glance: Apple's Response to Chinese Government Directive on App Removal
- Apple responded to a directive from the Chinese government by removing WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store in China.
- The Cyberspace Administration of China cited security concerns as the reason for the app removal.
- However, the apps are still available for download in other app stores.
- Meta has not yet responded to reports of the removal.
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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.
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Why China actress is worshipped as sea goddess Mazu in China, many believe Liu Tao is living protector of seafarers
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- 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.
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- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
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- 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.
China expels teacher for pushing for students to use Tibetan language: Authorities interrogated him several times before suspending his teaching license.
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Report: China is exporting digital control methods: As it exports internet infrastructure, China is expanding its authoritarian model of the web, report says.
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Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
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Attractive China pig farm worker, 26, becomes internet sensation after quitting office job to work with animals
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- The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.
- Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.
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