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VW workforce cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay: VW is fueling its workforce reductions with high severance payments ...
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VW workforce cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home
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U.S.-China relations 'stable but fragile,' AmCham chief says: HONG KONG -- U.S.-China relations are "stable but fragile," the American Chamber of ...
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U.S.-China relations 'stable but fragile,' AmCham chief says
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35 managers report to him: Tesla boss Elon Musk activates “war mode”: Tesla is struggling with sales problems and is under price pressure from China ...
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35 managers report to him: Tesla boss Elon Musk activates “war mode”
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Chinese Embassy: No Espionage: China's representation in Berlin rejects the latest espionage allegations. Meanwhile, CDU security expert Kiesewetter is convinced ...
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Chinese Embassy: No Espionage
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World defense spending reaches highest levels on record: Report: Military spending across the world last year reached the highest levels ever recorded by a major ...
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World defense spending reaches highest levels on record: Report
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
  • Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

  • Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

  • Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

  • Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
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US Firms Still Cautious About Investing in China, AmCham Says: US companies are wary about investing in China because of policy unpredictability ...
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US Firms Still Cautious About Investing in China, AmCham Says
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Is 128GB Enough iPhone Storage?: The iPhone 15 offers "lots of storage for lots of photos," or at least that's what Apple boasts in its latest ad ...
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Is 128GB Enough iPhone Storage?
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UBS Dials Back China Fund Plans on Grim Outlook: UBS Group AG is postponing plans to build its own mutual fund business in mainland China due to high costs and a ...
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UBS Dials Back China Fund Plans on Grim Outlook
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Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition heats up: Tesla has announced aggressive price cuts in China and Germany, shortly after reducing prices ...
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Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition heats up
Quick Glance: Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition intensifies
  • Tesla has announced aggressive price cuts in China and Germany, shortly after reducing prices in the United States, as the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles (EV) faces declining sales and growing competition in major markets.

  • The prices of four models were slashed in China by 14,000 yuan ($1,932), while in Germany, the price of the Model 3 rear-wheel drive was lowered by 2,000 euros ($2,132). Earlier cuts were made in the US, with prices of three models reduced, while prices for the Model 3 and Cybertruck remained unchanged.

  • The price cuts come during a tough time for Tesla, with a significant stock plunge and a drop in quarterly deliveries. Elon Musk postponed his planned India trip due to company obligations. In China, Tesla's price cuts escalate an existing price war in a highly competitive sector influenced by other manufacturers like BYD offering more affordable options.

  • The price wars in China began in 2022 and continue with over 30 car makers announcing further price reductions, impacting the entire auto industry's profit margins. Competitors like BYD and XPeng are also offering subsidies and lowering prices to attract buyers in the EV market, posing challenges to Tesla's market dominance.
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UK police charge two men with spying for China: British police on Monday charged two men with spying for China, including one reported to have worked as a ...
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UK police charge two men with spying for China
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
  • London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.

  • The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.

  • The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.

  • In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
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Reddit Was Down on iPhone and Web for Some Users: Reddit went down for some users today, with the outage affecting the website and iPhone app ...
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Reddit Was Down on iPhone and Web for Some Users
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
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Aramco boss says China's solar panel, EV output helps affordability: The comments come as the West has stepped up criticism of China's dumping of cheap green ...
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Aramco boss says China's solar panel, EV output helps affordability
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China's strong iron ore imports diverge from weak steel output: China's first quarter imports of iron ore and its domestic production of the steel raw material ...
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China's strong iron ore imports diverge from weak steel output
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Deadly floods swamp the ‘factory floor of the world’: The floods in Guangdong province were caused by intense convective storms that started last week and are ...
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Deadly floods swamp the ‘factory floor of the world’
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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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The bubble has burst: On the road to a lost Chinese economic decade 
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Volkswagen to Face Investors Skeptical of China Turnaround Plan: Volkswagen AG faces an uphill battle to convince investors it can turn around its business in ...
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Volkswagen to Face Investors Skeptical of China Turnaround Plan
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Commentary: Dispelling US-China myths before they become self-fulfilling prophecies
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Commentary: Dispelling US-China myths before they become self-fulfilling ...
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China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election: With Beijing already becoming a top target in the US election campaign, President Xi Jinping’s ...
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China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election
Quick Glance: China Gears Up for Worst Amid US Election Focus
  • Beijing becomes a top target in the US election campaign, prompting a measured response from China.

  • China responds moderately to US actions such as symbolic tariffs and investigations.

  • Emphasis on the importance of US relationship and reliance on American consumer.

  • Efforts to stabilize US-China ties amidst election rhetoric and tensions.
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Why elections in India, the world’s largest democracy, are crucial to watch: As India heads to the polls this week, in what will be the biggest democratic ...
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Why elections in India, the world’s largest democracy, are crucial to ...
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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: BERLIN (Reuters) -- Three German nationals have been arrested on suspicion of ...
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Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
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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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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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How to Install iOS Beta Software Updates on iPhone: In a break from the past, Apple these days offers non-developers the opportunity to download beta software ...
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How to Install iOS Beta Software Updates on iPhone
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Australia News Today: Canberra Versus Musk, Nickel Mining, Goldman People Moves: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...
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Australia News Today: Canberra Versus Musk, Nickel Mining ...
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Souring China dreams force Western financial firms to cut costs: Just a few years ago, lucrative business prospects in China on the back of a booming economy led ...
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Souring China dreams force Western financial firms to cut costs
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BYD, Polestar, Nio and Co: Are Chinese manufacturers flooding Europe with electric cars?
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
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Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to ...
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How to Clean Your Smartphone's Charging Port and Speakers: Consumer Reports shares expert advice on the best way to clean the charging port and speakers on your ...
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How to Clean Your Smartphone's Charging Port and Speakers
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Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents : The government will continue to pursue regulatory reforms and thoroughly review policy ...
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Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents
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Three Germans arrested for spying for China: A few days after the arrest of two suspected Russian saboteurs, the Federal Prosecutor's Office this morning again ...
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Three Germans arrested for spying for China
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Oh, Buoy! Satellite Data Helps Pinpoint Ocean Waves: Improved satellite-enabled buoys could make a splash in ocean science
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Oh, Buoy! Satellite Data Helps Pinpoint Ocean Waves
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Floods swamp southern China's Guangdong province, sparking fears about region's ability to protect itself
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Floods swamp southern China's Guangdong province, sparking fears about ...
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China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupply: China's state planner expects an intensified price war among automakers of electric cars and ...
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China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupply
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Korean army may ban iPhones over security issues, use Samsung phones instead: It appears that the South Korean military is considering a comprehensive ban on the ...
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TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech': The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.
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TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'
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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Meta Expands VR Operating System to Third-Party Hardware Makers: Facebook parent company Meta today announced the upcoming expansion of Meta Horizon OS ...
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Meta Expands VR Operating System to Third-Party Hardware Makers
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China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine: China expressed strong opposition on Monday to a ritual offering made by Japanese Prime ...
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China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine
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China's weak yuan forces central bank to hold rates steady: BEIJING -- China's central bank has kept key lending rates unchanged again as its monetary ...
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China's weak yuan forces central bank to hold rates steady
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Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck Recall Is Latest Setback to Stock’s Rough 2024: The stock is sliding, a cheaper electric car is deprioritized and the CEO is riling the ...
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Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck Recall Is Latest Setback to Stock’s Rough 2024
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck Recall and Stock Decline 2024
  • Elon Musk's underlings at Tesla Inc. are accustomed to chaos, but this year has been particularly turbulent. The stock price has plummeted, there has been confusion around product decisions and price cuts. Tesla's position in the Chinese EV market is under threat, and a meeting with India's Prime Minister for a planned investment announcement was abruptly called off.

  • Tesla is expected to report a significant drop in operating profit and its first revenue decline in four years. Musk has ordered massive layoffs and is staking the company's future on a self-driving vehicle concept called the robotaxi. Many employees are unsettled by the changes the CEO wants to implement.

  • Musk has been discussing the concept of an autonomous taxi service for at least eight years, but Tesla has not yet built the infrastructure required for it. The focus is now on the robotaxi instead of a cheaper mass-market vehicle that many investors deem crucial. Key managers have left the company, and analysts are concerned about Tesla's strategy.

  • Musk has announced that more than 10% of the workforce will be laid off. Transitioning to the robotaxi service is risky, as regulation at the state and local level can be challenging. Nevertheless, Musk is betting on Tesla making robotaxis a reality by promoting FSD and cutting prices. Some of the Tesla layoffs were poorly organized and perceived as humiliating.