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Baltimore Bridge Catastrophe Underscores Strained Infrastructure: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-26/baltimore-bridge-catastrophe-underscores-strained-infrastructure
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Xi Meets US CEOs, Seeking to Boost Confidence in China’s Economy: President Xi Jinping met with a group of American business leaders in Beijing including ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/china-s-xi-jinping-meets-with-us-business-leaders-in-beijing
Xiaomi: The Chinese smartphone giant taking on Tesla: Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.
bbc.com/news/business-68672192
China calls for probe after five Chinese engineers killed in attack in Pakistan : Pakistani authorities say that five Chinese nationals were among six people ...
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Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
- A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.
- The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.
- Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.
- Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
Jordan Klepper Takes on America’s Ronna McDaniel Problem: “The Daily Show” correspondent and guest host hopes that McDaniel’s short-lived NBC gig reminds ...
thedailybeast.com/jordan-klepper-takes-on-americas-ronna-mcdaniel-problem
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Security reasons: Chinese company suspends work on power project: HARIPUR: A Chinese construction company working on the Tarbela-5th Extension Hydropower Project ...
thenews.com.pk/print/1173117-security-reasons-chinese-company-suspends-work-on-power-project
RFK Jr. Announces VP Pick Is Tech Entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan : Earlier this year, Nicole Shanahan donated $4 million to American Values 2024 ...
wired.com/story/rfk-jr-vp-pick-nicole-shanahan/
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
Ariana Greenblatt Joins ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ For Netflix (Exclusive): Ariana Greenblatt will have a supporting role in Netflix’s Fear Street: Prom Queen ...
onetakenews.com/2024/03/27/ariana-greenblatt-fear-street-prom-queen-exclusive/
Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
apnews.com/article/china-us-trade-economy-xi-jinping-62568f1f1ba1f5d722e0e7795bb0bac6
Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine, ends three-year freeze in trade: China will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from March 29 ...
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Netflix Gave Game of Thrones’ Creators a Second Shot. They Used It to Ruin Another Beloved Book Series.
slate.com/culture/2024/03/3-body-problem-netflix-series-show-review-book.html
CRRC Pulls Out of €610 Million Bulgarian Train Tender After EU Probe: A Chinese company abandoned a €610 million ($660 million) Bulgarian railway tender after a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/china-company-pulls-out-of-bulgarian-train-tender-after-eu-probe
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-defence-chief-reaffirms-support-philippines-chides-dangerous-chinese-conduct-2024-03-28/
Who was Francis Scott Key, controversial poet the bridge is named after?: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is named for a lawyer whose poem became the U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/03/27/francis-scott-key-history-profile/
Exclusive: China's WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing, US intelligence officials told...
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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time: BEIJING: Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/china-xiaomi-ev-car-market-4227246
With Cainiao buyback, Alibaba takes aim at rivals' overseas advance: Alibaba's plan to buy full control of its logistics subsidiary rather than spinning it off ...
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'Star Trek 4': Steve Yockey New Screenwriter for Chris Pine-Led Film: Steve Yockey, co-creator of 'The Flight Attendant,' is joining Starfleet as the ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/star-trek-4-screenwriter-steve-yockey-1235953186/
Quick Glance: The Origin Story of the Star Trek Franchise
- Star Trek has a long-standing history and is still ongoing.
- A new Star Trek movie appears to focus on an origin story.
- Creative talents like Toby Haynes and Seth Grahame-Smith are involved in the project.
- The film is expected to shed light on the origin of the main timeline of the entire Star Trek franchise.
Donald Trump selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60 each: Donald Trump is selling special-edition Bibles that include copies of the Declaration of ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/donald-trump-selling-bibles-60-legal-bills/
Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
- As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.
- In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.
- Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.
- A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
Majority of Americans now oppose Israeli action in Gaza: Gallup poll: Support for Israel's military response has dropped significantly since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/majority-americans-disapprove-israel-gaza-poll
Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tech-leads-chinese-stocks-rally-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-holidays
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Chinese EV maker BYD targets 20% jump in annual sales - sources: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has set a 3.6- million-unit sales target for 2024 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-byd-targets-20-jump-annual-sales-2024-03-27/
First Asian American ‘Bachelorette,’ Jenn Tran, Cast by ABC: The dating franchise, which has been criticized for its handling of race, has cast its first Asian ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/style/bachelorette-jenn-tran-abc-asian-american.html
Chinese scientists create swarming drones that can rapidly multiply mid-air to create a tactical shock
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/28/chinese-scientists-create-swarming-drones-that-can-rapidly-multiply-mid-air-to-create-a-tactical-shock
Larry Fink warns retirement crisis looms for ageing world population: BlackRock chief’s annual letter also embraces ‘energy pragmatism’ amid attacks over climate ...
ft.com/content/38fcdd1f-481a-44b8-8f0d-e1c0a39cdc55
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Quick Glance: 'Out-of-Touch Billionaire' Larry Fink Criticized for Calling 65 a 'Crazy' Retirement Age
- Billionaire Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management firm, faced backlash for labeling 65 as a 'crazy' retirement age.
- Fink argued for tying retirement age to life expectancy, overlooking the declining trend in U.S. life expectancy.
- Critics accused Fink, as a wealthy CEO, of being out of touch with the realities and needs of the population, especially regarding social security.
- Progressive lawmakers advocate for expanding social security benefits, while Fink proposes collaboration between the private sector and government to ensure retirement security.
Pakistan's military, civilian officials to probe bombing that killed Chinese nationals
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Richest 0.1% of Americans Saw Their Share of US Wealth Increase Since 2019 - Bloomberg
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/americans-in-top-10-but-not-top-0-1-see-wealth-share-shrink
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Xi tells Dutch PM Rutte ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that China’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/technology/2024/03/27/Xi-tells-Dutch-PM-Rutte-no-force-can-stop-China-tech-progress
4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data: Amid tensions with the U.S., China is recalibrating its approach to international trade – a strategic shift now ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/4-key-takeaways-emerging-from-chinas-trade-dataE280AF/
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Chinese 'state-affiliated' organisations behind cyber-attacks, says Oliver Dowden – video
theguardian.com/technology/video/2024/mar/25/chinese-state-affiliated-organisations-behind-cyber-attacks-says-oliver-dowden-video
Three Chinese Killed As Terrorists Attack Vehicle in Pakistan - Bloomberg: Three Chinese citizens were killed after their vehicle was attacked by terrorists in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/three-chinese-killed-as-terrorists-attack-vehicle-in-pakistan
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Zambia Remains With $1.9 Billion in Commercial Debt Owed to Chinese Lenders: Zambia’s three-plus-year slog to escape default is shifting to $3 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/zambia-debt-workout-shifts-back-to-china-after-bondholder-pact
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New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture: Iowa’s food landscape can become like Italy’s — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4555036-american-agriculture-consolidation-barons/
US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China: The United States is asking allies to stop domestic companies from servicing certain ...
reuters.com/technology/us-is-urging-allies-bar-firms-servicing-key-chipmaking-tools-china-2024-03-27/
Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
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US Sugar Industry Targets Mexico as Imports Come Under Scrutiny: American sugar producers are seeking to curb imports from Mexico after the US said it would ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/us-sugar-industry-targets-mexico-as-imports-under-scrutiny
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What We Know About Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard: Meghan Markle’s new brand, American Riviera Orchard, is reportedly trademarking everything from pet ...
thecut.com/article/meghan-markle-american-riviera-orchard.html
14-year-old Minnesota chess master wins national women’s title: International chess master Alice Lee, who grew up in North Oaks, won the Women’s American Cup and ...
mprnews.org/story/2024/03/24/14yearold-minnesota-chess-master-wins-national-womens-title
Frank Meeink, Neo-Nazi Inspiration Behind ‘American History X,’ Says He’s Now Jewish
thedailybeast.com/frank-meeink-neo-nazi-inspiration-behind-american-history-x-says-hes-now-jewish
Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US: Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68659095
Foreign Office summons senior Chinese diplomat over ‘malicious cyber activity’: Beijing’s chargé d’affaires told that UK government will not tolerate ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/foreign-office-summons-senior-chinese-diplomat-over-malicious-cyber-activity
US FTC could bring suit or reach settlement with TikTok over privacy probe, says source
reuters.com/technology/biden-administration-pursuing-tiktok-over-data-practices-politico-reports-2024-03-26/
Ilia Malinin Wins Skating Championship With ‘Succession’ Theme Song Routine: Ilia Malinin, an American teenager, won the men’s World Figure Skating Championships ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/style/succession-ilia-malinin-figure-skating.html
Maxwell Announces ‘The Serenade Tour’ With Jazmine Sullivan: October London will join the Grammy Award-winning R&B stars on the tour, which includes dates in ...
essence.com/entertainment/maxwell-jazmine-sullivan-the-serenade-tour/
Nearly a third of employed Americans under 30 used ChatGPT for work: Poll: The survey found that 31 percent of employed Americans between 18 and 29 surveyed in ...
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Britain summons Chinese charge d'affaires over alleged cyber hacking: Britain on Tuesday summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in London after ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-summons-chinese-charge-daffaires-over-cyber-row-2024-03-26/
Nigerian court sentences Chinese businessman to death for murdering girlfriend: Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68665094
Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Deadly-Pakistan-attacks-threaten-China-economic-ties
Alibaba sends out SOS on Hong Kong's market: Alibaba , is delivering a wake up call for owners of unlisted Chinese assets. The e-commerce giant ditched plans to ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/alibaba-sends-out-sos-hong-kongs-market-2024-03-27/
Exclusive: First Quantum execs discuss investment, disputed copper with Chinese officials
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APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign: The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/apt31-chinese-hacking-group-behind-global-cyberespionage-campaign-2024-03-26/
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
New Exeter Chinese buffet restaurant set to open : Negotiations are underway for Exeetr's former Buffet city to be re-let as a restaurant
devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/new-exeter-chinese-buffet-restaurant-9190570
Allegra Stratton: A not so NICE Decade: Quite dramatic stuff this afternoon as parliamentarians hold a press conference to respond to the revelation that they ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-25/allegra-stratton-a-not-so-nice-decade
Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/joe-biden-benjamin-netanyahu-rafah-meetings/
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UK Treasury staff worked at Chinese bank accused of communist links: The Treasury says the secondment scheme deepens ties with Asia and boosts British business.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68665302
U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/U.S.-U.K.-accuse-China-over-spy-campaign-that-may-have-hit-millions
Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: The prolific comic was honored at the Kennedy Center for a 25-year career that has included movies ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/arts/kevin-hart-mark-twain-prize.html
Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
- Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.
- The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.
- Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.
- The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi: Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/us-ceos-extend-china-stay-after-last-minute-invite-to-meet-xi
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Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'
apnews.com/article/china-yellen-manufacturing-treasury-economics-69fa4b2bf1dca8ca408381189383717a
Chinese EV maker Nio cuts Q1 deliveries forecast amid tepid demand: Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio lowered its forecast for first-quarter deliveries on ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-ev-maker-nio-cuts-q1-deliveries-forecast-2024-03-27/
New Zealand accuses China of hacking parliament, condemns activity: The New Zealand government said it had raised concerns on Tuesday with the Chinese government ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/new-zealand-says-parliamentarian-entities-hit-2021-by-malicious-cyber-activity-2024-03-25/
China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/china-cyber-attack-uk-us-explained-hack-apt-31
Quick Glance: Unveiling the Cyber-Attacks: Unraveling the Culprits Behind the Hacking Operation
- The US and UK have imposed sanctions on individuals and groups that they say targeted politicians, journalists and critics of Beijing in an extensive cyber espionage campaign allegedly operated by an arm of China’s ministry of state security.
- APT 31, also known as Zirconium, Violet Typhoon, Judgment Panda and Altaire, is run by China’s ministry of state security from the city of Wuhan and has been linked to high-profile attacks.
- The US and UK allege that the hacking campaign targeted both a broad swathe of private individuals as well as strategically important companies and government officials.
- The Biden administration blamed China for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software in 2021, stating that the goal of the operation was to repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal trade secrets.
Chinese central bank chief highlights $550bn currency swap 'safety net': BOAO, China (Reuters) -- China's central bank will continue to promote currency ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Chinese-central-bank-chief-highlights-550bn-currency-swap-safety-net
China sentences ex-soccer chief to life in prison in latest crackdown on sports corruption
cnn.com/2024/03/26/china/china-soccer-officials-jailed-corruption-intl-hnk-spt/
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China TV makers target European soccer, NFL to expand overseas: GUANGZHOU -- Chinese TV makers like Hisense are using this year's major international ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Electronics/China-TV-makers-target-European-soccer-NFL-to-expand-overseas
Details of millions of UK voters accessed by Chinese state, ministers will say: Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/details-of-millions-of-uk-voters-accessed-by-chinese-state-ministers-will-say
'Euphoria' Season 3 Production Delayed at HBO: Production on 'Euphoria' Season 3 has been delayed at HBO.
variety.com/2024/tv/news/euphoria-season-3-delayed-hbo-1235950931/
Quick Glance: Euphoria Season 3 Delayed, with HBO Insisting It Was Not Cancelled
- Despite speculations, HBO emphasizes that the controversial series Euphoria has not been canceled but the production of the next season has been delayed to provide cast members with other career opportunities.
- Despite delays due to Hollywood strikes and tragic events, HBO remains focused on a 2025 premiere for Euphoria's third season.
- Speculations have arisen about the plot of the upcoming season, with hints of a potential time jump as delays persist.
- Euphoria, popular at HBO since 2019, has sparked controversial discussions due to nudity and sexual content, while cast members have branched out into other projects.
Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy? : The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood ...
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Apple’s iPhone shipments slumped in February, highlighting why CEO Tim Cook went on a charm offensive in China
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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's bumpy restructuring journey: Alibaba said on Tuesday it would shelve plans to list its logistics arm, the latest twist in the ...
reuters.com/technology/chinese-e-commerce-giant-alibabas-bumpy-restructuring-journey-2024-03-26/
US sanctions hackers for targeting critical infrastructure for Chinese spy agency
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/us-sanctions-chinese-hackers
US rapper Cardi B sees China fan base grow as increasing numbers copy singer’s iconic style, run online make-up tutorials to imitate looks
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3255769/us-rapper-cardi-b-sees-china-fan-base-grow-increasing-numbers-copy-singers-iconic-style-run-online
China's COMAC wide-body C929 jet in 'detailed design stage', official says: Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC's first wide-body jet is in its
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinas-comac-wide-body-c929-jet-detailed-design-stage-official-says-2024-03-26/
Chinese hackers targeted Electoral Commission and politicians, say security services
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/chinese-hackers-targeted-electoral-commission-and-politicians-say-security-services
Aliens attack science in '3 Body Problem,' a new adaptation of a Chinese sci-fi novel
npr.org/2024/03/22/1239945610/3-body-problem-review-netflix-sci-fi
Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-philippines-shoal-f789f10b3a47ee0d22e8dec59df57eb2
World’s first mass-produced 900V EV drive system rolls out with 5 minute fast charge
electrek.co/2024/03/27/worlds-first-mass-produced-900v-ev-drive-system-rolls-out/
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