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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.

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AfD leader Chrupalla justifies actions in Russia on “Maybritt Illner” and China affair

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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations

Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.

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Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations

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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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Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market: BEIJING -- Toyota Motor said on Thursday that it is forming a strategic alliance with Chinese ...

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Quick Glance: Toyota and Tencent Collaborate for Entry into China's EV Market

Toyota announces strategic alliance with Tencent to develop artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data for electric vehicles in China.

Japanese automaker Toyota has been facing challenges in the Chinese market due to aggressive pricing and marketing by local competitors.

Collaboration with Tencent focuses on developing in-car software crucial for next-generation vehicles.

Demand for electric vehicles in China is rapidly growing, and Toyota aims to accelerate in this sector.

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Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales: It's taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology ...

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China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’

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Inside the China-US Competition for AI Experts: Who’s winning the fight for top-tier AI talent?

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war : A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and ...

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US Says China Moving Too Slowly on Protecting Intellectual Property: The Biden administration called on China to improve its protections of intellectual property ...

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WADA to review Chinese doping case after global backlash: The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review ...

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Nidec faces market pressure as founder rips 'unfair' China EV war: TOKYO -- Cutthroat competition in China's electric vehicle sector has cast a shadow over ...

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Quick Glance: AfD and Espionage: Intense Debate in Bundestag

The Greens criticize the AfD for contacts with Russia and China.

Von Notz calls the AfD a disgrace and anti-democratic.

Faeser warns of espionage and criticizes the AfD objectively.

Employee of AfD's lead candidate Krah arrested for espionage.

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Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts: TAIPEI -- Apple is deepening its ties with China even as it further expands production in Southeast Asia ...

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Quick Glance: Apple deepens ties with China amidst supply chain shifts

Apple is increasing the number of China-based suppliers and Chinese manufacturing sites while decreasing the number of suppliers from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.

The company is navigating a balancing act between politics and business by expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India.

This trend is evident in Apple's latest official supplier list, highlighting China's growing importance.

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West must prevent becoming as dependent on China as it was on Russia – Stoltenberg

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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New ASML boss Fouquet must navigate US/China chip war: ASML's new boss Christophe Fouquet faces a tricky balancing act in helping to steer Europe's biggest tech ...

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TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal ...

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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Battle for 'tech luxury' in China as EVs get smarter - and cheaper

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How does China feed its population? | NZZ: For Xi Jinping, food security is a top priority. However, China's dependence on food imports is growing - a risk in ...

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A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests: A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor ...

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Chinese fast-fashion app Shein will face tougher EU tech rules: Europe tightens scrutiny of China-based tech companies.

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Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts

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US begins construction of jetty off Gaza coast: The US has begun construction of a pier for aid ships off the coast of the Gaza Strip. Israel wants to secure the ...

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Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act

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Deterring China one big reason US aiding Ukraine: The Senate overwhelmingly approved a US$95.3 billion foreign aid funding package for Ukraine ...

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Anzac Day marked in Portsmouth on last surviving Gallipoli ship: The service took place on HMS M.33, which is in dry dock at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China in May as Moscow seeks to bolster ties with Beijing

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China harbors ship linked to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show

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Ad group WPP trails rivals with decline in organic revenue: Britain's WPP became a clear laggard among global ad companies with a drop in organic revenue drop in ...

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Huber on ntv Frühstart: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer acceptable, the AfD is a danger to Germany: clear words from CSU ...

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EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing

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Toyota sells more than ten million vehicles for the first time: Sales of electric cars almost tripled in the past financial year and amounted to 116,654. However ...

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Huge fossilised footprint of dinosaur found in China belongs to a megaraptor: Huge fossilised footprint of dinosaur found in China belongs to a megaraptor

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New channel lets long-trapped ships escape from Baltimore Harbor: Some of the biggest ships trapped behind the wreckage of Baltimore’s Key Bridge can finally ...

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Xpeng's Gu says robotaxis won’t be a real business for at least five years: Xpeng, a China-based electric car startup that is also selling in Europe ...

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U.S. Solar Factories Say Biden Isn't Doing Enough To Protect Them From China: The White House launched a $7 billion “solar for all” program earlier this week ...

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Taiwan president-elect names cabinet ahead of inauguration: Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te named his cabinet and security team appointees on Thursday as ...

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Political scientist: Espionage allegations are unlikely to harm the AfD: Few people will reconsider their attitude towards the party, says political scientist ...

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North Koreans in China vanish as border reopens: HELONG, China: After fleeing famine in North Korea, Kim Cheol Ok laid low in China for decades - until a doomed ...

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Tuscany's luxury suppliers feel chill from China and changing trends: Waning Chinese demand for luxury goods has compounded the problems of Tuscany's traditional ...

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Quick Glance: Impact of Decreasing Chinese Demand on Tuscany's Luxury Suppliers

The declining demand for luxury goods from China has exacerbated the challenges faced by Tuscany's traditional leather companies as major fashion houses adjust their strategies.

Last month, the world's largest luxury group, LVMH, reported a decrease in revenue in Asia.

Certain specialized suppliers have opted to focus on creating exclusive products for niche markets instead of collaborating with prominent fashion brands.

Amidst industry shifts, concerns arise in Tuscany regarding the potential permanent loss of unique skills integral to the allure of "Made in Italy."

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No more facial scans needed at check-in, China tells hotels: Guests can now present a smart ID card. Residents say people are constantly scanned in public anyway ...

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Steep discounts, new vessels spur demand for LNG to power ships: Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices ...

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Blinken visits Beijing: now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks: The threat from Washington is already affecting payment transactions between Russia and China ...

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China taking preventative measures to head off US secondary-sanction threat: Russia’s economy is feeling squeezed.

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Taiwan's president-elect appoints new team, says island's security difficult

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Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market, sign of ‘strategic shift’ amid tech decoupling

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‘Audio deepfake’ of Marcos Jnr ordering military action against China prompts Manila to debunk clip

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