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China services activity shrank to six-month lows in November: Caixin PMI: China services activity shrank to six-month lows in November: Caixin PMI
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Ex-head of China's Guangzhou Port in custody amid anti-graft probe
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Spy for China? Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. It is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
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Quick Glance: China Emphasizes Stronger Collaboration with US Amid Challenges
- China stresses the importance of enhanced cooperation with the United States despite facing significant obstacles.
- Xi emphasized to the US Secretary of State on Friday that the two superpowers 'should be partners rather than rivals' and should support each other's success, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua.
- During the five and a half hours of discussions, Blinken raised the issue of 'Chinese support to the Russian defence industrial base', and contentious topics such as Taiwan and the South China Sea were also addressed.
- Recent years have seen tumultuous China-US relations, exacerbated by factors including a trade war, a visit by then-House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in 2022, and a dispute over the US downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon last year.
China is backing away from facial recognition technology — at least in hotels: Chinese officials have told hotels in Beijing and other cities to stop scanning ...
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Quick Glance: China Ends Facial Scans at Hotels
- Authorities in China are instructing hotels to cease conducting facial recognition scans on guests during check-in, as reported by state media.
- This directive is being implemented in various cities to reduce the use of facial scans and avoid potential issues.
- Experts caution that facial recognition may deter people from traveling and increase costs for businesses, with a risk of data misuse.
- An IT professional highlights technical challenges that China may face due to the extensive number of hotels, surveillance cameras, and databases, potentially leading to system overload.
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Possible espionage for China: Krah's office accessed secret documents in the trade committee
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Quick Glance: Krah's Office Obtained Sensitive Data in Trade Committee for China
- Maximilian Krah's office, an AfD politician in the EU Parliament, accessed sensitive data in the Trade Committee.
- An employee of Krah was arrested on suspicion of leaking internal information to a Chinese intelligence agency.
- There were multiple requests from Krah's office for documents classified as sensitive or restricted, but none for confidential papers.
- The EU Parliament is internally investigating due to limited information from national intelligence services, and there are probes into possible payments to EU parliamentarians from Russia.
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 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.
AfD leader Chrupalla justifies actions in Russia on “Maybritt Illner” and China affair
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
Two indicted for illegally exporting chip gear from US to China: One Chinese national arrested in Chicago while another suspect thought to be abroad
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Firebrand ex-Arm China CEO founds RISC-V processor startup: Allen Wu, former CEO of Arm China, founds RISC-V technology startup, set to rival Arm.
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Ford profit beats on commercial sales; EVs still dragging: Ford Motor Co posted first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street's expectations ...
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Apple's Q1 phone sales in China fall 19.1%, Huawei's up 70%: Apple's smartphone shipments in China tumbled 19% in the first quarter of the year ...
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- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
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- The company introduced SenseNova 5.0 at a Tech Day event in Shanghai, showcasing significant enhancements in linguistic and creative capabilities.
- SenseTime is part of the Chinese companies developing alternative AI platforms to compete with US counterparts.
- The launch of SenseNova 5.0 and SenseTime's efforts to boost growth amid intense competition and geopolitical tensions were emphasized.
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China's Country Garden extends bonds to avoid first local default, Bloomberg News reports
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Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself: Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up ...
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- Tesla is struggling with declining sales, layoffs, and issues in China.
- Elon Musk is blamed for the company's state and his departure could save Tesla.
- Tesla has failed to craft a strategy for chaotic times, resulting in a shrinking market share in China.
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Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Chinese flying taxi sector claims global lead thanks to regulatory support: Shanghai’s AutoFlight wins approval for unmanned aircraft in nascent market forecast ...
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Formula 1: Zhou Guanyu bursts into tears after Shanghai race!: What emotional scenes! After the Chinese driver crosses the finish line, tears stream down his ...
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Verstappen wins Chinese GP sprint race: Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen won the first sprint race of the Formula One season at the Chinese Grand ...
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- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
Verstappen adds China to his list of victories: Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday with ...
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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
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Asia’s central bankers struggle to contain strong US dollar: Shifting US interest rate expectations put pressure on Japan’s yen and China’s renminbi
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US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment: AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to ...
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Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts: Tesla has cut prices in a number of its major markets, including China and Germany ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
American Coleman believes Bolt's 100m record could fall soon: American sprinter Christian Coleman believes that Usain Bolt's 100-metres record of 9 ...
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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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Ricciardo blasts Stroll after Chinese GP collision: Daniel Ricciardo accused Lance Stroll of not looking where he was going after the Aston Martin driver said an ...
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Hamilton says he had forgotten what it's like to lead: Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had forgotten what it feels like to lead a ...
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Bloomberg: Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China
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China vs. USA: TikTok controversy could strengthen democracy: China's stance on TikTok could inadvertently promote digital ethics and pave the way for stricter ...
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Aston Martin's Stroll fastest in Chinese Grand Prix practice: Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula ...
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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...
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- 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.
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 ...
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China’s big cities are sinking: Groundwater extraction and heavy skyscrapers are key factors in an accelerating trend
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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 ...
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US is reviewing risks of China's use of RISC-V chip technology: The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing the national security implications of China's work ...
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Watch: China launches manned spaceship to Tiangong space station for six months : China on Thursday (Apr 25) launched a manned spaceship into space from the ...
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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US and Philippines launch Balikatan joint military drills in South China Sea: Annual exercises will include coast guard at forefront of recent clashes with ...
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Scholz Arrives in China on a Mission to Dial Down Trade Tensions: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will take a delicate message to China this week: Beijing has not ...
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San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China: San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco to Receive Pandas from China
- San Francisco is set to be the next U.S. city to welcome a pair of pandas from China as part of the 'panda diplomacy' program between Washington and Beijing.
- Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo has been chosen to house the giant pandas.
- The city has been working closely with Chinese and Asian and Pacific Islander communities to strengthen the existing cultural connection.
- China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) will collaborate with city officials to prepare for the pandas' arrival in 2025 and establish technical standards for their conservation.
Meloni Seeks China Reset After Italy Ditches Belt and Road Pact: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is embarking on a charm offensive with Beijing as she ...
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China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows: Incident just days after Washington reiterated its security ties to Manila
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Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
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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.
Father who raped and sexually abused daughter from the age of 3 ‘stole’ her childhood, court hears
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Maldives election: Voting begins in parliamentary polls: Maldivians are voting in parliamentary elections, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Norris takes China sprint race pole from Hamilton: McLaren's Lando Norris seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday after a wet and ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/norris-takes-china-sprint-race-pole-hamilton-2024-04-19/
China state fund pours $41 bln into stock market in Q1, reports show: Chinese state fund Central Huijin Investment bought blue-chips worth at least $41 billion ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-state-fund-pours-41-bln-into-stock-market-q1-reports-show-2024-04-22/
This solar giant is moving manufacturing back to the US: Tariffs and IRA tax incentives are starting to reshape global supply chains—but vast challenges lie ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/23/1091665/canadian-solar-ira-manufacturing-us/
Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon: Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday said the electric-vehicle (EV) maker may make Full Self-Driving ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/musk-says-teslas-full-self-driving-may-enter-china-very-soon-2024-04-20/
Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?: The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240426-has-germany-s-far-right-afd-become-a-gateway-for-chinese-and-russian-spies
Bad blood with China? Blinken buys Taylor Swift album in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by ...
reut.rs/4digayO
‘Six spellbinding and thought-provoking novels’: why we chose the Women’s prize for fiction shortlist
theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/24/womens-prize-for-fiction-shortlist-why-we-chose-monica-ali
Philippines says it won't give US access to more local military bases: The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S ...
apnews.com/article/philippines-us-military-china-marcos-a89fc14bdef820b83d4a18adb557b487
Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/china-cables/china-relied-on-extrajudicial-means-to-force-thousands-of-fugitives-to-repatriate-human-rights-activists-say/
Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
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