Utah joins other Republican states in banning TikTok from public devices.

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US Senate passes bill to bar use of TikTok by federal employees on government devices

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U.S. Senate approves to ban TikTok on government devices: The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to prohibit federal employees from using the Chinese-owned social ...

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US Senate approves bill to ban TikTok on government devices: The No TikTok on Government Devices Act that was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) has ...

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Congress introduces bill to ban TikTok over spying fears: Politicians in the House and Senate have put forward bills to ban TikTok over worries China could use ...

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China developing super fast, stealth submarines? : Chinese scientists claim they are developing a sci-fi technology that will help Chinese submarines travel at ...

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Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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USADA wants investigation into China swimming, welcomes WADA lawsuit: The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency demanded on Monday an investigation into ...

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Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...

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China-US relations stable despite US 'interference', Chinese official says

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Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets

Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage

The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.

Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.

Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.

During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.

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China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator who stood for 'One China' policy

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German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee working for German far-right party’s lead candidate accused of passing sensitive ...

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Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...

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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study

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FBI and friends get two more years of warrantless FISA Section 702 snooping: US Senate kills reform amendment, Biden swiftly signs bill into law

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🔊 The US House has passed a Ukraine military aid package which heads to the US Senate and then President Joe Biden's desk this week ...

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Chery, B-ON form electric vans JV for Europe, N.America: B-ON and China's Chery (CHERY.UL) announced an electric van joint venture on Tuesday that gives the ...

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Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President

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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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Schumer says Senate should ‘finish the job’ with foreign aid vote as Sanders seeks to strip funding for Israel weapons – live

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TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features: European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory ...

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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features

The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.

TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.

The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.

The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.

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China shows off nuclear might ahead of top US diplomat Antony Blinken’s visit: China showed off its nuclear second-strike capability – the ability to hit back ...

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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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In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott

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China's flying cars ready for liftoff with EV technology: GUANGZHOU -- XPeng, EHang and other Chinese companies are commercializing flying cars this year ...

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Chinese Nickel Billionaire Boosts Australian Miner in Indonesia: A little-known Australian company is becoming the Western face of a Chinese nickel behemoth.

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Germany spying: Three suspected Chinese agents arrested: The main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security.

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🔴 Live: US Senate to vote on wartime aid package for Israel, Gaza

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U.S. Senate race: Pennsylvania’s primary will cement Casey and McCormick as nominees

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Is the tea bubble bursting? ChaPanda shares plunge in Hong Kong IPO: Shares in Chinese bubble tea chain Sichuan Baicha Baidao failed to pop during their market ...

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Quick Glance: ChaPanda's Disappointing Hong Kong Debut Sees 40% Price Drop

Chinese tea chain Sichuan Baicha Baidao, also known as ChaPanda, had a disappointing debut on the Hong Kong market with a significant price drop in morning trading.

The shares opened at 15.74 Hong Kong dollars, 10% below its IPO price of HK$17.50, and plummeted close to 40% at one point, closing the morning session at HK$11.34, down by 35%.

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How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US: Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

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WADA stands by decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics : The world’s top anti-doping regulator says after reviewing a documentary and other ...

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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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Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says

qz.com/china-hacking-fbi-christopher-wray-panic-volt-typhoon-1851425289

Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.

Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.

Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.

The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.

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U.S. Is Preparing To Sanction Chinese Banks Supporting Russia, Report Says: U.S. officials have expressed concerns that trade between China and Russia has ...

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Some unhappy Chinese fans want refund for Mavis Hee’s Nanjing concert: The Singapore singer was supposed to perform for more than two hours, but she allegedly ...

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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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Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic

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Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says

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Chinese warn of Taiwan crisis from US military aid: Beijing has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition after the United States passed a bill that ...

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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China

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Chinese tourist falls off cliff while posing for photo on Indonesian volcano: Her tour guide said that he had warned her and her husband about the dangers on the ...

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Germany arrests aide to far-right MEP on suspicion of spying for China: German authorities have arrested an aide to a high-ranking, far-right member of the ...

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Zelenskyy says US aid package must reach frontline as soon as possible: The long-awaited €89 billion aid bill was approved by the House, and will go through the ...

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Wisconsin Senate: Eric Hovde's brother bankrolling super PAC: Hovde, a wealthy banker, is spending millions of his own money on his campaign.

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Germany, UK charge suspected Chinese spies : UK and Germany have charged five people suspected of being Chinese spies on Monday. Watch the video to know more.

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Saudi Aramco in talks to buy 10% of China's Hengli Petrochemical: Saudi oil giant Aramco said on Monday it is in talks to acquire a 10% stake in China's Hengli ...

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US Senate to vote on Ukraine aid package after House's months-long delay

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Tesla’s closest Chinese rival, Li Auto, slashes prices as EV discount war spreads to premium market

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Chinese quant funds expand abroad as rules tighten at home

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Chinese scientists close in on laser propulsion for superfast, silent submarines: developing China’s next-generation

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EU parliament staffer arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for China : Prosecutors accused the man of passing information about discussions in the European ...

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VinFast share plunge hits China's VW-backed battery partner Gotion: HONG KONG -- Gotion High-tech, a major Chinese electric vehicle battery supplier ...

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Australian coach defends Chinese swimming amid doping furore: Australian swimming coach Denis Cotterell has rejected allegations of orchestrated doping in ...

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Tesla cuts prices across its line-up in China: Tesla Inc has lowered prices across its line-up in China, according to its official website ...

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Long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan poised to pass U.S. Congress: The package could pass the Democratic-led Senate as soon as late Tuesday ...

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Espionage Arrests Hint at Dark Side of China-Europe Competition: Police in Dresden detained a German national suspected of carrying out acts of espionage for ...

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Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought

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Olympic star fears Chinese swimmers’ failed drugs tests risk ‘tarnishing’ sport ahead of Paris 24

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Warner: Military equipment will be ‘in transit’ to Ukraine by next week if Biden signs bill

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The bubble has burst: On the road to a lost Chinese economic decade : No longer will the world be able to count on China to be the world’s primary engine of ...

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Trump says Biden would be ‘responsible’ for any TikTok ban, says it’s to make president’s ‘friends at Facebook’ richer

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Max Verstappen ‘on another planet’ after winning dramatic Chinese Grand Prix, says Christian Horner

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Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?

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.

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How did David McCormick dodge a primary in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey?

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China’s cheap EVs redraw the map of where cars get made: China is set to change the map of global automaking by stepping up electric-car exports that will ...

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Tesla: What opportunities will Q1 earnings provide for its shares?: Tesla's shares have seen a fall of nearly 30% in the first quarter because of growth ...

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Olympic Swim Stars Speak Out After China Doping Revelation: Nearly two dozen Chinese athletes tested positive for banned substances before the Tokyo Olympics in ...

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China's BYD names electric pickup truck BYD Shark: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Monday its electric pickup truck will be called BYD Shark and will ...

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