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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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Taiwan earthquake proves chip industry's resilience: Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry ...
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China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands: China's aviation regulator said on Friday it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-opens-new-air-routes-near-taiwanese-islands-2024-04-19/
Iran-Israel tensions: Which countries can influence Tehran? : Countries across the geopolitical spectrum are urging de-escalation in the Middle East as Israel ...
dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-which-countries-can-influence-tehran/a-68860384
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Giant pandas coming to San Francisco from China: China will send giant pandas to live at San Francisco’s zoo for the first time, Mayor London Breed has announced ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/giant-pandas-coming-to-san-francisco-from-china/
EU seeks to close production gap with China and US - Latest News: European Union leaders have debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/eu-seeks-to-close-production-gap-with-china-and-us-192651
Chinese spies target Dutch industries to strengthen military, intelligence agency says
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-spies-target-dutch-industries-strengthen-military-intelligence-agency-2024-04-18/
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
reuters.com/world/philippines-says-decision-strengthen-ties-with-japan-us-sovereign-choice-2024-04-18/
From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3259457/footballer-buddhist-monk-swedish-ex-players-incredible-transformation-detailed-his-instagram-page
Scary: Dongfeng M-Hero 1 electric car in the driving report: The electric car from Dongfeng appears less heroic than frightening. The 3.9-ton truck with 142 kWh ...
heise.de/tests/Elektro-Gelaendeauto-Dongfeng-M-Hero-1-mit-142-kWh-im-Fahrbericht-9683400.html
FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/fbi-says-chinese-hackers-preparing-attack-us-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
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.
US got ‘last minute’ warning from Israel on Iran strike but wasn’t involved — Italian FM
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Margin Call Cited for Mysterious 99% Crash in China Cement Maker: China Tianrui Group Cement Co. said a sudden drop in its stock last week triggered a margin ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/margin-call-cited-for-mystery-stock-crash-in-china-cement-maker
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Fans of Hong Kong boy band Mirror upset after Malaysia show cancelled, despite Singapore ticket exchange and compensation offers
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259689/fans-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-upset-after-malaysia-show-cancelled-despite-ticket-exchange-and
Tragic death of China teenager ‘encouraged’ to give blood 16 times in 8 months for cash sparks online anger
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3256313/tragic-death-china-teenager-encouraged-give-blood-16-times-8-months-cash-sparks-online-anger
Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store on Government Orders: China’s cyberspace officials cite national-security concerns for targeting the Meta ...
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IMF chief says productivity, Chinese consumer spending key to boosting global growth
reuters.com/markets/imf-chief-says-productivity-chinese-consumer-spending-key-boosting-global-growth-2024-04-18/
Woman in Brazil wheels corpse into bank to take out loan in dead man’s name: A woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to ...
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Volkswagen: "Just two years and everything was different": Ralf Brandstätter has the most difficult job at Volkswagen: He is supposed to save the business in ...
zeit.de/2024/17/volkswagen-china-autoindustrie-ralf-brandstaetter-meb
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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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Schindler reaffirms 2024 sales target, but warns of weakness in China: Lift and escalator maker Schindler reiterated its full-year revenue guidance for low ...
reuters.com/business/schindler-posts-q1-order-intake-slightly-above-expectations-2024-04-18/
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471
Huawei unveils new phone lineup to ramp up the pressure on Apple: Huawei Technologies Co released its latest series of smartphones on April 18 ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/18/huawei-unveils-new-phone-lineup-to-ramp-up-the-pressure-on-apple
Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15235284
TSMC estimates losses of $92.4 mln due to Taiwan earthquake: Taiwan chipmaker TSMC said the biggest earthquake in at least 25 years that struck the island on ...
reuters.com/technology/tsmc-estimates-losses-924-mln-due-taiwan-earthquake-2024-04-18/
Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259428/chinese-scientists-increase-f-22-fighter-jets-radar-signature-60000-times-new-detection-method-study
Apple agreement instead of Ukraine peace: We lie to ourselves about Germany's influence in the world
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/apfelabkommen-statt-ukraine-frieden-wir-beluegen-uns-ueber-unseren-einfluss-in-der-welt-kommentar-li.2207284
How a ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ finalist became an unlikely ambassador for Taiwan: Nymphia Wind has found an international stage where China has no interest (or ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/rupaul-drag-race-nymphia-wind-taiwan/
L’Oréal Bounces Back as Europe, North America Offset China: L’Oréal SA reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales as strength in Europe and North America ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/l-oreal-bounces-back-as-europe-north-america-offset-weak-china
Joe Biden takes his first jab at Donald Trump over hush-money trial: With the slightest of jabs Wednesday, President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged former ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/biden-jabs-trump-over-hush-money-trial/73354008007/
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.
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 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ustr-tai-calls-decisive-action-shield-ev-sector-china-2024-04-17/
Philippine universities defend mainland Chinese students on Taiwan-facing province: ‘blatant racism, Sinophobia’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259636/philippine-universities-defend-foreign-students-taiwan-facing-province-blatant-racism-sinophobia
China steelmakers show overcapacity strain as U.S. battens import hatches: HONG KONG -- Chinese steelmakers are being weighed down by overcapacity and are ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/China-steelmakers-show-overcapacity-strain-as-U.S.-battens-import-hatches
Why China actress is worshipped as sea goddess Mazu in China, many believe Liu Tao is living protector of seafarers
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3257512/why-china-actress-worshipped-sea-goddess-mazu-china-many-believe-liu-tao-living-protector-seafarers
Huawei releases revamped, renamed Pura 70 flagship smartphone: TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies began selling its latest premium smartphones in China on Thursday -- ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Huawei-releases-revamped-renamed-Pura-70-flagship-smartphone
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US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
apnews.com/article/us-china-taiwan-strait-flight-ea835c8b35b63a50b5354a5dc9280116
China mother and son, 27, jailed for kidnap of stranger girl, 11, they wanted as ‘perfect’ wife after child’s family rejected advances
scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3258232/china-mother-and-son-27-jailed-kidnap-stranger-girl-11-they-wanted-perfect-wife-after-childs-family
Apple Takes Down WhatsApp And Other Popular Messaging Apps From Chinese App Store
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/19/apple-takes-down-whatsapp-and-other-popular-messaging-apps-from-chinese-app-store/
EXCLUSIVE: China’s diplomats working abroad are about to get ‘very rare’ pay rise, sources say
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259512/chinas-diplomats-working-abroad-are-about-get-very-rare-pay-rise-sources-say
Blinken to China to fuss about support for Russia: Antony Blinken will visit Beijing in the coming weeks, raising concerns about China’s overcapacity ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/blinken-to-china-to-fuss-about-support-for-russia/
Ricciardo says new RB F1 chassis brings "peace of mind": Daniel Ricciardo says his new RB chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix brings "peace of mind" and ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-says-new-rb-f1-chassis-brings-peace-of-mind/10599977/
David Chang’s Momofuku backs down in chilli crunch trademark row after backlash: Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by food mogul David Chang ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3258936/david-changs-momofuku-backs-down-chilli-crunch-trademark-row-after-backlash
China expels teacher for pushing for students to use Tibetan language: Authorities interrogated him several times before suspending his teaching license.
rfa.org/english/news/tibet/teacher-expelled-04172024160617.html
ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up: ASML , the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected ...
reuters.com/technology/asml-reports-q1-earnings-13-billion-worse-than-expected-new-bookings-2024-04-17/
Argentina Central Bank Chief Among Top Officials Headed to China: Argentina’s top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as ...
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China's Baidu Unveils New AI Tools for Chatbot Creation: China's Baidu has unveiled new AI tools allowing people with no coding knowledge to create ...
techtimes.com/articles/303725/20240418/china-baidu-unveils-new-ai-tools-chatbot-creation.htm
Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
ft.com/content/da53d88b-1630-4b59-a2c6-11a848fb8d05
VW to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs: Volkswagen said on Wednesday it has developed a new architecture for intelligent and electric ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-17-vw-to-roll-out-new-architecture-with-xpeng-to-cut-china-ev-costs/
Malaysia is unfazed by China, U.S. semiconductor competition, minister says: Malaysia appears to be benefitting from U.S.-China trade tensions ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/malaysia-is-unfazed-by-china-us-chip-competition-minister-says.html
Taiwan upgrades satellite network system on Taiping Island - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced that the establishment of signal ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404180021
Report: China is exporting digital control methods: As it exports internet infrastructure, China is expanding its authoritarian model of the web, report says.
rfa.org/english/news/china/internet-repression-exports-04172024133621.html
Whooping cough: what it is, who’s most at risk, how to prevent it and why it’s nicknamed the 100-day cough
scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3259297/whooping-cough-what-it-whos-most-risk-how-prevent-it-and-why-its-nicknamed-100-day-cough
Up to 35 air freight flights a day :Warning call from Austria: Temu, Shein & Co. threaten domestic trade
kleinezeitung.at/wirtschaft/18378610/warnruf-aus-oesterreich-temu-shein-and-co-bedrohen-heimischen-handel
The Oscars of Archaeology: China unveils its top 10 discoveries of 2023: Every industry has that one annual event that stands apart as the premier award ceremony ...
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259349/oscars-archaeology-china-unveils-its-top-10-discoveries-2023
Dispute escalates into flames: balloon sellers engage in crazy firefight: In China, two balloon sellers are attacking each other, the reason is probably their ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Ballonverkaeufer-liefern-sich-irren-Feuer-Kampf-article24879987.html
NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China : ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/NIKKEI-Film-The-power-of-fully-driverless-taxis-in-China
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US continue humanitarian airdrops into Gaza: US Central Command says around 25 bundles landed in sea but it did not assess civilian harm ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/us-continue-humanitarian-airdrops-into-gaza-3681636
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/what-the-revamp-of-the-japan-us-alliance-structure-means-for-south-korea/
LIMBURG WOMEN VISIT NATO HEADQUARTERS BRUNSSUM: 25 ladies from the 'Ladies Limburg League' visited the NATO headquarters of 'Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum' ...
parkstadactueel.nl/2024/04/19/limburgse-dames-bezoeken-navo-hoofdkwartier-brunssum/
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces ahead of springtime advance: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41377732.html
Humeniuk dismissed as press chief for southern military command: The General Staff's announcement did not mention the reason for Humeniuk's dismissal ...
kyivindependent.com/humeniuk-dismissed-as-press-chief-for-southern-military-command/
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Aquilino to visit Japan as term set to expire: Adm. John Aqulino is expected to discuss a planned revamp to the command and ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/indopacific-command-aquilino-japan/
Inside the new Arab-Israeli alliance: As Jordanian fighter jets shot down Iranian drones heading for Israel on Saturday night, there were joyful cries of Allahu ...
spectator.co.uk/article/inside-the-new-arab-israeli-alliance/
Paul Vallas: Chicago police problems start with poor hiring and training: Chicago police officers are too often are hired and then promoted into leadership ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/opinion-police-training-dexter-reed-shooting/
GCC chief underlines Gulf response to challenges | kuwaittimes: GCC chief underlines Gulf response to challenges - Kuwait - KUWAIT: Secretary General of the ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13299/kuwait/other-news/gcc-chief-underlines-gulf-response-to-challenges/
Türkiye to deploy F-16s after renaming İncirlik base - Türkiye News: Türkiye announced that it has renamed the Incirlik Tanker Base as “10th Main Jet Base ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-to-deploy-f-16s-after-renaming-incirlik-base-192623
‘Existential Crisis’ – Israel Backs Itself into a Corner: The condemnation of an Iranian attack that killed no one and its refusal to condemn the war on Gaza is ...
palestinechronicle.com/existential-crisis-israel-backs-itself-into-a-corner/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse: Inside a Baltimore cruise terminal last week, dozens of military personnel were spread out ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4601227-military-response-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
SFC soldier sentenced to life for murder, robbery: Lt Basiima, emphasised the seriousness of the crime and its potential deterrent effect for other soldiers
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/sfc-soldier-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-robbery-4594346
‘Largest Balikatan’: What you need to know about the 2024 PH-US military exercise
rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-balikatan-united-states-military-drills-2024/
TSMC powers parts of Taipei with backup generators — Taiwan requests help as blackouts begin
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-powers-parts-of-taipei-with-backup-generators-taiwan-requests-help-as-blackouts-begin
U.S. Races to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of China Invasion Loom: Nvidia’s AI chips are crucial to technology from smartphones to chatbots ...
wsj.com/video/series/in-depth-features/us-races-to-secure-taiwans-ai-chips-as-fears-of-china-invasion-loom/899DB37E-1718-4F96-903A-8219DE2BC209
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
ft.com/content/17b0059b-14b5-42fa-a84f-7de7a05ac08a
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store
- Apple has removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from its online store in China under pressure from the Chinese government.
- The removal was due to 'national security concerns' as directed by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
- The delisting closes a loophole that allowed Chinese users to access some major western social media platforms officially blocked in the country.
- Apple is facing declining smartphone sales in China and is trying to boost demand through rare discounts.
Beijing half marathon organisers strip top three of medals: The runners were sanctioned after an investigation into China's He Jie and his controversial win.
channelnewsasia.com/sport/beijing-china-he-jie-half-marathon-top-three-stripped-medals-4277826
China's technological development has run out of steam: Nina Xiang is managing director at TH Capital, an investment advisory and asset management firm ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-s-technological-development-has-run-out-of-steam
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China Plays Long Diplomatic Game in Iran-Israel Feud as Middle East Simmers: Hi, I'm Ben Holland in Hong Kong, where my 15 years of experience covering the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/china-plays-long-diplomatic-game-in-iran-israel-feud-as-middle-east-simmers
F1 Drivers Surprised by China Track That's Been 'Repainted, Not Resurfaced'
thedrive.com/news/f1-drivers-surprised-by-china-track-thats-been-repainted-not-resurfaced
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say: Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering "moderate to severe" levels of subsidence ...
reuters.com/world/china/nearly-half-chinas-major-cities-are-sinking-researchers-say-2024-04-18/
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