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Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General initiates preliminary investigation: The Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated 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.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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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.
Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
- President Joe Biden rushed weaponry to Ukraine and signed a $95 billion aid package that included assistance for Israel, Taiwan, and other global hotspots.
- Despite months of delays and damage, Biden promised that US weapons shipments would arrive in the next hours to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion.
- Ukraine has started using US long-range missiles, but it remains uncertain if they can make enough progress to sustain American political support.
- A TikTok sale or ban in the US was included in the aid package, highlighting the mix of political and strategic interests in supporting Ukraine.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
EU Raises Stakes With Chinese Medical-Device Probe: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/eu-raises-stakes-with-chinese-medical-device-probe
Quick Glance: EU Raises Stakes With Chinese Medical-Device Probe
- The EU launched a probe into Chinese medical-device procurement, prompted by concerns that the government in Beijing unfairly favors domestic suppliers, risking tensions ahead of Xi Jinping's upcoming visit.
- The investigation will collect information from companies and member states and must be concluded within nine months. If it confirms a lack of reciprocity, the EU could restrict Chinese access to its tenders.
- This move follows a decision last year to begin an anti-subsidy probe into electric vehicles made in China, potentially leading to new tariffs by July.
- Chinese leaders have rebutted European and US criticism of market distortion in favor of domestic firms, but doubts persist regarding Beijing's extensive use of public support.
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/
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 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/how-volvo-landed-cheap-chinese-ev-us-shores-trade-war-2024-04-24/
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Strong electric car sales expected for 2024, but charging grid needs work: International Energy Agency points out obvious: Infrastructure needs to meet demand
theregister.com/2024/04/24/iea_reports_strong_electric_car_demand/
Huber in the ntv early start: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer sustainable and the AfD is a danger for Germany: clear words from ...
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan poised to pass US Congress: Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan should easily win ...
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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says: TOKYO -- China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Adm. John Aquilino ...
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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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China's Fake-Fashion Retailers Thrive on TikTok, Reddit, Discord: Eager buyers of Pandabuy’s questionable luxury goods declare they’re done ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-fake-fashion-retailers-thrive-on-tiktok-reddit-discord
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Tesla offers zero down payments on Model 3, Model Y in China: Tesla Inc has offered zero down payments on its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-offers-zero-down-payments-model-3-model-y-china-2024-04-24/
Apple smartphone shipments in China plummet 19% in 2024 : Apple’s challenges in china continue in the first quarter of 2024. The company's smartphone ...
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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) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-fbi-chief-senate-warns-china-app-4287596
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.
Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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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
ft.com/content/4aa9b10f-93bf-4af3-b5e0-e2865ad78af7
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
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
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 ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/tuscanys-luxury-suppliers-feel-chill-china-changing-trends-2024-04-24/
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."
Shenzhou-18 caps over two decades of Chinese human spaceflight: China will send three astronauts into low-Earth orbit on Thursday in the country's 13th crewed ...
reuters.com/technology/space/shenzhou-18-caps-over-two-decades-chinese-human-spaceflight-2024-04-24/
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage: Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by more than 200 aftershocks late on Monday and ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-rattled-by-dozens-quakes-no-major-damage-2024-04-23/
US is reviewing risks of China's use of RISC-V chip technology: The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing the national security implications of China's work ...
reuters.com/technology/us-is-reviewing-risks-chinas-use-risc-v-chip-technology-2024-04-23/
Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- The European Commission launched an investigation on Wednesday into Chinese ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/EU-launches-investigation-into-Chinese-medical-device-market
Polestar may use US plant to sell cars to Europe as EU-China tension rises: Chinese-backed Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar Automotive is preparing ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/polestar-may-use-us-plant-sell-cars-europe-eu-china-tension-rises-2024-04-24/
President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
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Telegram founder says China downloads have not fallen since Apple move: Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, said Apple's move last week to ...
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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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The latest developments in the Taiwan conflict: Fighter jets, missiles, threatening gestures: Tensions between the communist People's Republic and the democratic ...
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JPMorgan China names new heads of China securities unit: JPMorgan Chase & Co appoints Lu Fang to chair the board of its China securities arm ...
reuters.com/business/finance/jpmorgan-china-names-new-heads-china-investment-banking-arm-2024-04-23/
Strong earthquakes Tuesday aftershocks of 7.2-magnitude quake: CWA - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404230010
The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ingredient: Help from China
abc.net.au/news/science/2024-04-24/australia-need-chinas-help-for-solar-sunshot-manufacturing-plan/100954734
Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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Germany spying: Far-right party aide held in China spy probe: Prosecutors identify the suspect as Jian G and accuse him of passing information to Chinese ...
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83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42
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New Taipei MRT Circular Line quake recovery period estimated to be 1 year | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 19:42
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VW staff cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay: VW is fueling its job cuts with high severance payments. According to WirtschaftsWoche ...
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RIP, SSF: Unpacking the PLA’s Latest Restructuring: The Strategic Support Force is no more, and its functions are being separated into three separate arms: the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/rip-ssf-unpacking-the-plas-latest-restructuring/
Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
wionews.com/world/taiwan-to-remove-all-statues-of-chinese-dictator-who-stood-for-one-china-policy-714254
China’s Cheap EV Exports to Redraw Global Automaking, IEA Says: China is set to change the map of global automaking by stepping up electric-car exports that will ...
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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 acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
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China opens air routes close to Taiwanese Islands : China has taken another step to exert its power across the Taiwan State Beijing has opened two new air routes ...
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20,000 sea urchins released near Taiwan's Penghu Islands | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 11:37
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Solomon Islands election yields no majority for pro-China party: SYDNEY -- Neither advocates nor opponents of a security pact with Beijing won a majority in the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Location/Oceania/Pacific-Islands/Solomon-Islands-election-yields-no-majority-for-pro-China-party
Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage: Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against ...
dw.com/en/germany-sees-spike-in-chinese-and-russian-espionage/a-68901355
'Vivid Express' on Taiwan's alpine railway to launch May 24: Agency - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404230021
Giga-Byte denies sending servers with restricted Nvidia chips to China - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/business/202404240007
April 3 Hualien quake had power of 39 atomic bombs | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 12:24
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Chinese swimmers head to Paris Olympics under a cloud amid row over handling of drugs tests
cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/china-swimming-doping-paris-olympics-spt-intl/
India sends 1st BrahMos cruise missiles to Philippines | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 18:00
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Legislative committee approves draft amendments easing naturalization rules - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404240018
Rescue of flying fox marks big step in megabat conservation: Agency - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404240021
Victims of China floods race to salvage property: QINGYUAN: Victims of severe floods in southern China raced on Wednesday (Apr 24) to salvage property from the ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/victims-southern-china-rain-floods-guangdong-race-salvage-property-4288016
Nidec posts unexpected quarterly loss, hit by restructuring costs amid China EV war
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nidec-posts-quarterly-loss-hit-by-restructuring-costs-2024-04-23/
Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion: The arrest comes amid mounting concern in Europe over Chinese espionage activity.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/european-parliament-arrest-china-spying-afd/
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.
China Rolls-Royce seller lets man of modest means live the dream in car showroom, tells him ‘try hard to succeed’
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3258629/china-rolls-royce-seller-lets-man-modest-means-live-dream-car-showroom-tells-him-try-hard-succeed
Food, beverage revenue hits new high in Q1 - Focus Taiwan: Sales posted by the local food and beverage industry hit a new high in the first quarter of this year ...
focustaiwan.tw/business/202404240010
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
Musical love - Focus Taiwan: Eliahu Inbal, the conductor laureate of the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, kisses a cardboard cut-out of composer Anton Bruckner ...
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Taipei road upgrade aims to be model for pedestrian safety | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:29
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China tourist dies in plunge from cliff while posing for photo next to famous tree at Indonesia volcano
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Taiwan defense minister rejects fears of Chinese air attack on Presidential Office | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:16
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US Converts Oil Rigs Into 'Floating Fortresses' Amid China Threat in the Pacific
wionews.com/videos/us-converts-oil-rigs-into-floating-fortresses-amid-china-threat-in-the-pacific-714008
Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says
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Minimum wage: Scholz is annoyed with the collective bargaining parties: The person arrested is said to be an employee of the AfD's leading candidate for the ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article239841975/politik-aktuell-news-deutschland-afd-krah-china-spionage.html
Regular flights between Saudi Arabia and China to launch from April 27: Three flights per week from Shanghai to Riyadh directed during the summer season of 2024
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/regular-flights-between-saudi-arabia-and-china-to-launch-from-april-27-1.1713873601738
China: Record Rainfall Kills 3, Displaces 60,000 in Guangdong: In China, at least three people have died, while authorities evacuated another 60 ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/china_record_rainfall_kills_3_displaces_60_000_in_guangdong
Taiwan president-elect opens Touch Taiwan expo | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:54
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Taiwan TPASS raises public transport use by 16% in 10 months | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 17:14
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