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In Pictures: Hong Kong officials, courts, public observe 3 minutes of silence for late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin
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China's ruling party lauds late leader Jiang Zemin: BEIJING: Sirens wailed across China as the Communist Party eulogised late leader Jiang Zemin on Tuesday ...
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China's ruling party lauds late leader Jiang Zemin
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In Pictures: Hong Kong officials, courts, public observe 3 minutes of silence for late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin
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Nostalgia, castigation greet Jiang Zemin’s passing on Twitter
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Nostalgia, castigation greet Jiang Zemin’s passing on Twitter
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric: 17 million electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency
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More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
  • Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

  • The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.

  • The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
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Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it: HONG KONG -- Beijing's premier automobile exhibition is back after a four-year ...
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Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it
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China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours: HONG KONG -- Sichuan Baicha Baidao, a Chinese low-priced tea chain also known as ChaPanda ...
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China tea chain ChaPanda sinks in Hong Kong IPO as market sours
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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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1,500 Balenciaga top, says netizen
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Spot the difference: Hong Kong chef's tattered tee resembles $1 ...
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TikTok Ban: Biden's Campaign to Stay on TikTok for 2024 Election: President Joe Biden’s campaign says it will continue to use its account on TikTok even ...
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TikTok Ban: Biden's Campaign to Stay on TikTok for 2024 Election
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
  • President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.

  • This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.

  • TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.

  • This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
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BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled the U7, its third ultra-luxury model under the Yangwang ...
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BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?: China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan ...
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As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
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Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global ...
Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
  • The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.

  • Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.

  • Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.

  • Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
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No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed
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No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won ...
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It
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Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints: HONG KONG -- Chinese artificial intelligence company Mobvoi went public in Hong Kong on ...
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Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints
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Hong Kong Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETF Launches to Test Crypto Hub Ambition: Hong Kong is set to follow in the footsteps of the US by listing a batch of ...
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Hong Kong Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETF Launches to Test Crypto Hub ...
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Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested in Dresden: The employee of AfD MEP Maximilian Krah, who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China ...
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Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested in Dresden
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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Chinese half-marathon gold medalist stripped after African runners slowed: Video: Beijing's half-marathon gold medalist He Jie disqualified after three runners ...
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Chinese half-marathon gold medalist stripped after African runners slowed: ...
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The Ukraine war is turning into a Sino-American proxy war: Xi Jinping to Olaf Scholz: All countries must have a place at the table, none should be on the menu ...
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The Ukraine war is turning into a Sino-American proxy war
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Farewell, Tin-yu: Family, friends bid goodbye to Hong Kong girl who died after 4 years in vegetative state
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Farewell, Tin-yu: Family, friends bid goodbye to Hong Kong girl who died ...
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China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate: China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names ...
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China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands ...
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Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's why - News | Khaleej Times
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Indian brands MDH, Everest spices banned in Hong Kong, Singapore; here's ...
Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
  • Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.

  • An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.

  • The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.

  • According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.