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US and China wage war beneath the waves - over internet cables: It started out as strictly business: a huge private contract for one of the worlds most advanced ...
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US and China wage war beneath the waves - over internet cables: It started out as strictly business: a huge private contract for one of the worlds most advanced ...
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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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TikTok sell-or-ban law gets Biden's approval, starting 9-month countdown: PALO ALTO, California -- TikTok could be banned in the U.S. if the company ...
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TikTok sell-or-ban law gets Biden's approval, starting 9-month countdown
Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
  • After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.

  • The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.

  • ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.

  • The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
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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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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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Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market
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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Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL on Thursday unveiled a lithium iron ...
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Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range
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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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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion
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Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious: Unity Casket, the first parlour here to launch paper coffins, says it gets up to five orders for this a ...
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Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious
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Probe of PwC's Evergrande conduct casts shadow on Big Four auditors: HONG KONG -- Growing scrutiny of PwC's audit work on bankrupt developer China ...
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Probe of PwC's Evergrande conduct casts shadow on Big Four auditors
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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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Insight: 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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Insight: How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war
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What it’s really like to live in Macao: While the rest of the world may associate Macao with gambling, its citizens don’t necessarily feel the same way.
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What it’s really like to live in Macao
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Classic British candy faces uncertainty due to Chinese imports: Rock, a candy made in stick shapes, has been synonymous with the British seaside for over a ...
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Classic British candy faces uncertainty due to Chinese imports
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China's edge in flying cars and an Asian tag-team in AI: Hello everyone, this is Cissy from Hong Kong.When I was at the CES trade show in Las Vegas earlier this ...
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China's edge in flying cars and an Asian tag-team in AI
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Hermès Sales Surge Amid Exclusive Birkin Wave—Despite Global Luxury Slump: The French luxury house posted strong quarterly sales growth across all geographic ...
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Hermès Sales Surge Amid Exclusive Birkin Wave—Despite Global Luxury Slump
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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China
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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday allegations that the aide to a prominent ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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Daughter of Chinese tycoon snaps up $84 million GCB in Bin Tong Park: A Good Class Bungalow (GCB) has exchanged hands once more - this time, it's to the ...
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Daughter of Chinese tycoon snaps up $84 million GCB in Bin Tong Park
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YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP: ‘I thought you guys had already kissed and made up?’
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YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP
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Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring: HONG KONG -- The evolution of Hong Kong into a hub for cryptocurrency trading is gathering pace ...
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Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring
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Hong Kong hit by third straight weak IPO 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 weak IPO as AI player Mobvoi disappoints
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INTERVIEW: Examining fake news sites generating Chinese propaganda: Researchers find over 100 supposedly local news sites set up by a Chinese PR firm.
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INTERVIEW: Examining fake news sites generating Chinese propaganda
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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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U.S. Solar Factories Say Biden Isn't Doing Enough To Protect Them From ...
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FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday (Apr 23) ...
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FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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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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UBS Analyst Who Cut Evergrande Turns Bullish on Chinese Property Market: When it comes to Chinese real estate, John Lam is a lone wolf.
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UBS Analyst Who Cut Evergrande Turns Bullish on Chinese Property Market
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US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban: The U.S. Senate voted late Tuesday to send legislation to President Joe Biden that would require Chinese ...
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US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban
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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Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lamas birthday in his absence: Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lamas birthday in his absence
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Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lamas birthday in his absence
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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China: A new Honda facility in Canada shows that Asia’s auto industry is ready to meet North American needs.
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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China
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China seeks capability to seize Taiwan by 2027 | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 15:53
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India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with ...
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India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged ...
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.
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Hong Kong treasury chief tells UK minister BN(O) passports invalid as proof of identity, in bid to sort pensions confusion
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Hong Kong treasury chief tells UK minister BN(O) passports invalid as ...
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Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show: BEIJING: Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of ...
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Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
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Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean network': TAIPEI -- Nokia, the world's second-largest telecom equipment maker after ...
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Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean ...
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The 11-year-old Chinese swimmer who was two seconds away from the Olympics: Yu Zidi is young enough to be in primary school but produced a stunning swim at her ...
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The 11-year-old Chinese swimmer who was two seconds away from the Olympics
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Almost every Chinese keyboard app has a security flaw that reveals what users type
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Almost every Chinese keyboard app has a security flaw that reveals what ...
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Three takeaways about the state of Chinese tech in the US: As Chinese consumer tech giants retreat from the global spotlight, a batch of climate tech companies ...
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Three takeaways about the state of Chinese tech in the US
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China reveals Shenzhou-18 crew for next space station mission: China has revealed the names of the three astronauts who will travel to the country’s space ...
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China reveals Shenzhou-18 crew for next space station mission