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New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia: BEIJING (AP) — New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has expressed concern to China over any ...
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New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan: New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Saturday (Mar 25) she had expressed ...
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US warns China's promises often empty as Honduras wavers on Taiwan: TAIPEI: China often makes promises in exchange for recognition that remain unfulfilled ...
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New Zealand tells China its concern on lethal aid to Russia: BEIJING (AP) — New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has expressed concern to China over any ...
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New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan: New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Saturday (Mar 25) she had expressed ...
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US warns China's promises often empty as Honduras wavers on Taiwan: TAIPEI: China often makes promises in exchange for recognition that remain unfulfilled ...
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New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan: Its foreign minister also spoke about Hong Kong and situation in Xinjiang.
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New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan: New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Saturday she had expressed concerns ...
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China, Philippines should properly manage differences -Beijing: China and the Philippines should manage their differences properly, the Chinese foreign ministry ...
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New Zealand Raises Human Rights, Ukraine Concerns With China: New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta outlined concerns about human rights issues ...
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Chinese military says US ship ‘warned’ away in South China Sea: PLA says the USS Milius’s intrusion into its territorial waters undermined regional peace and ...
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New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta calls out China's human right abuses
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China, Philippines Open Bilateral ‘Consultative’ Talks in Manila: Chinese officials took the opportunity to voice their opposition to a recent expansion of the U ...
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NZ raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan: The nation has consistently expressed concerns about the potential militarisation of the Pacific.
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Philippines, China say to address maritime issues peacefully: Maritime issues between the Philippines and China remain a "serious concern" ...
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New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan : New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Saturday she had expressed ...
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Philippines, China to use diplomacy to address maritime issues: 'Both our countries’ leaders agreed that maritime issues should be addressed through ...
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UN chief advises EU against isolating Beijing as European states discuss China, Ukraine and trade
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China, Philippines should properly manage differences – Beijing: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister kicks off a three-day visit to Manila by meeting ...
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China’s Russia ties after Xi visit to Moscow loom large as EU leaders gather for Brussels summit
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China touts 'good neighborliness' as Philippines tensions rise: MANILA -- China's vice foreign minister on Friday told his Philippine counterpart that ...
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Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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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.
Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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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.
Congress Speeds TikTok Ban Bill By Adding It To Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Package
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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China Forces Apple to Delete WhatsApp, Threads, Signal From Chinese App Store: Apple removes a number of messaging apps from China's iOS App Store ...
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Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...
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German Leader Scholz Warns China Over Dumping, Overcapacity Echoing US: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz instructed Chinese officials to promote free trade and ...
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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.
Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US-critical infrastructure and are waiting 'for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'
- Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.
- The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.
- China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.
TSMC will charge more for chips made outside of Taiwan, possibly making devices more expensive
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Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak: PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their ...
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Xi Hosts Ex-Taiwan Leader in Beijing for Landmark Meeting: Chinese leader Xi Jinping met former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing, a rare act of ...
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Quick Glance: Xi emphasizes historical trend of reunion with Taiwan
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and stated that outside influence cannot prevent the "family" reunion between Beijing and Taipei.
- Xi highlighted dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.
- Beijing sees the self-ruled island as a province that must be reunited with mainland China, not ruling out the use of force to assert its claims on Taiwan.
- Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are escalating, with Xi stressing that both sides are Chinese and that all issues can be discussed without separation.
Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
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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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.
TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market ...
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Quick Glance: TSMC Forecasts Q2 Growth Due to 'Insatiable' AI Demand
- TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, forecasts a potential up to 30% increase in sales in the second quarter, driven by strong demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI).
- The CEO of TSMC emphasized the insatiable demand for energy-efficient computing power for AI applications, stating that almost all AI innovators are collaborating with the company.
- Benefiting from the AI wave, TSMC expects revenue from AI servers to surpass 20% by 2028. The company anticipates that strong demand for its 3nm and 5nm technologies will support business in the second quarter of 2024.
- Forecasts for 2024 indicate TSMC's positive outlook, with expectations of revenue rising in the low- to mid-20% range. Despite sluggish smartphone demand, the company remains optimistic about the future due to the ongoing demand for advanced chip technologies.
US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell: An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
US imposes sanctions on Chinese, Belarusian firms for aiding Pakistan's missile project
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Taiwan’s biggest 7-Eleven opens in Tainan | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 15:41
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China Developers Slash Prices by 40% at Luxury Hong Kong Apartment Project: Distressed Chinese developers trying to sell luxury apartments at a new complex in ...
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Quick Glance: Significant Reduction in Luxury Apartments in Hong Kong
- Luxury apartments in Hong Kong are being reduced by almost half in price.
- Developers have only managed to sell five out of 295 apartments.
- Buyers are allowed up to 180 days for downpayments.
- Developers are in restructuring discussions due to credit issues.
China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets: Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international ...
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Quick Glance: China’s ‘Red Circle’ Law Firms Expanding Internationally
- China’s top 'red circle' law firms are aggressively expanding their international presence and working at lower fees than western competitors.
- Several Chinese firms have opened offices in Asia and the US since early 2023, while international rivals retreat from the Chinese market.
- This expansion signals Chinese firms' aspiration to capture international clients and move into China-friendly nations.
- Although Chinese firms still lag behind western rivals, China's growing global presence is opening doors to international markets and fostering potential for future growth.
Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
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Chinese Executives See US-China Rivalry as ‘Biggest Uncertainty’: Chinese business executives and investors are embracing a future fraught with geopolitical ...
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Chinese Stocks Advance as Beijing Renews Regulatory Support: Chinese stocks gained Monday as renewed regulatory support from Beijing shielded the market from a ...
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Bondi Junction stabbing: Chinese student phoned fiancé minutes before being attacked, devastated family on way to Australia
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A good catch - Focus Taiwan: Fishermen in Yilan County's Su'ao Township show off their "First Tuna Catch of the Year," a 2.53-meter-long bluefin tuna weighing ...
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Survival in the skies: Chinese scientists increase F-22 radar signature: In the back and forth struggle to survive on the air, one of the most important features ...
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Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money: The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their ...
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Quick Glance: U.S., China Collaborate Against Money Laundering
- The U.S. and Chinese governments are working together to combat money laundering in their financial systems.
- A new agreement allows officials from both countries to meet regularly and share information on enforcement actions.
- The goal is to close financial system loopholes by sharing best practices.
- The agreement was established during the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to China.
China’s big cities are sinking: Groundwater extraction and heavy skyscrapers are key factors in an accelerating trend
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China’s Youth Unemployment Level Remains Steady in March: China reported a steady rate of youth unemployment in March after an official warned that joblessness ...
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Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb: Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
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Chinese EV makers won’t get subsidies from Mexico after US pressure: Mexico has offered generous incentives for automakers in the past.
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Quick Glance: Mexico Ends Incentives for Chinese Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
- Under US pressure, Mexico discontinues incentives for Chinese car manufacturers.
- US pressure compels Mexico to avoid Chinese automakers.
- Mexico caught in the middle of car wars between the US and China.
- US pressure leads to Mexico ceasing incentives for Chinese electric vehicles.
Chinese mystery drone spotted attached to H-6 bomber: Observers have spotted a Chinese new WZ-8 high-speed reconnaissance drone under the fuselage of a ...
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Chinese Buyers Cancel Corn Shipments as Beijing Supports Farmers: Chinese buyers are canceling corn shipments as they seek to comply with new government measures ...
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China's technological development has run out of steam: Nina Xiang is managing director at TH Capital, an investment advisory and asset management firm ...
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Year-end bonuses in Taiwan average NT$77,348 for 2023: DGBAS - Focus Taiwan: Employees in Taiwan received average year-end bonuses of about NT$77,348 (US$2 ...
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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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China Forces Apple to Delete WhatsApp, Threads, Signal From Chinese App Store: Apple removes a number of messaging apps from China's iOS App Store ...
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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.
China’s secret drone spotted over Philippine waters: A high-altitude reconnaissance drone, believed to be China's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon ...
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TSMC's shares slide nearly 7% in Taipei on global chip outlook concerns: TSMC's Taipei-listed shares tumbled 6.7% on Friday following the company's first-quarter ...
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Aston Martin protest Chinese GP qualifying results: Aston Martin protested the results of Chinese Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday after Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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Taiwan’s Nymphia Wind sashays to victory in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 17:46
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Taiwan’s TSMC expects 6% sales increase in Q2 | Taiwan News | Apr. 19, 2024 11:01
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US Faces Pushback by Netherlands, Japan on More China Chip Export Bans: US attempts to press the Netherlands and Japan into further curbing Chinese access to ...
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China's aviation regulator said it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou with flight paths situated very close to the ...
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Taiwan's pet cats outnumbered newborns in 2023 | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 13:30
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Injured eastern grass owl released back to the wild: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals: It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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Taipei ranked world's 16th smartest city | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 15:12
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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Exclusive: Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition: EXCLUSIVE-TESLA CANCELS LOW-COST CAR PLANS-SOURCES
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Quick Glance: Tesla scraps plans for low-cost car amidst fierce Chinese EV competition
- Tesla has canceled the promised inexpensive car and will focus on self-driving taxis instead
- The shift in strategy comes as Tesla faces competition from Chinese EV makers, including BYD
- Elon Musk's vision of affordable electric cars for the masses has been abandoned in favor of robotaxis
- The decision reflects Tesla's efforts to stay competitive in a challenging market environment
Biden to call for higher tariffs on Chinese metals in Pittsburgh
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Chinese city Zhengzhou tells state-owned company to buy second-hand homes to reduce new housing inventories
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Red Bull won't rush to announce 2025 driver lineup, Horner says: Red Bull is not in a rush to announce its driver line-up for 2025, team boss Christian Horner ...
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
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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 ...
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Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says
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Apple Considering Opening a Factory in Indonesia, CEO Says: Tim Cook said that the giant tech firm would look at options in Indonesia, as it continues to reduce ...
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Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
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Zambia uncovers 'sophisticated' Chinese cybercrime syndicate: Young people were recruited as call-centre agents in a "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate".
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Chinese pianist Lang Lang gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: His inclusion places him among a select group of Asian artistes like Bruce Lee ...
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EU probes on Chinese subsidies and imports: The European Union is reportedly set to launch an investigation into China's procurement of medical devices in a ...
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China’s capital markets activity falls to multi-decade lows: Mainland equity issuance is the worst on record this year in a sign of low investor confidence
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At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage': Wu Huazhan's Chinese television factory used to impose minimum orders to manage ...
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Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
- Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.
- The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.
- Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.
- According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
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