Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
China summons German ambassador after spying arrests: The German ambassador to China was summoned by Beijing on Thursday in response to several arrests in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/china-summons-german-ambassador-after-spying-arrests-2024-04-25/
Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100393116/maximilian-krah-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-leitet-vorermittlungen-ein.html
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.
With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan: China's emphasis on Taiwan has weakened, even though China-U.S. relations are currently in a more stable ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/with-blinken-in-china-beijing-deprioritizes-taiwan/
US investigates China's access to RISC-V — open standard instruction set may become new site of US-China chip war
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/us-investigates-chinas-access-to-risc-v-open-source-instruction-set-may-become-new-site-of-us-china-chip-war
China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission: Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station ...
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247103416/china-space-launch-shenzhou-18-astronauts
Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken
- Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia
- Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine
- US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls
- US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign
Pro-China Philippine governor, Manuel Mamba, who opposes US drills, removed from office for illegal use of election funds
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260336/pro-china-philippine-governor-manuel-mamba-who-opposes-us-drills-removed-office-illegal-use-election
US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics
theregister.com/2024/04/24/us_commerce_china_risc_v_investigation/
Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V
- The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
- RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.
- The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.
- China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.
Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/trump-meets-with-foreign-leaders/
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
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.
China wants to respond "resolutely" to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The US increases military and economic pressure ahead of Secretary of State ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/china-will-entschlossen-auf-us-grossmanoever-im-indopazifik-reagieren-li.2208922
Japan launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese graphite electrodes for steelmaking
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-launches-anti-dumping-probe-into-chinese-graphite-electrodes-steelmaking-2024-04-24/
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/
India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-inspects-facilities-spice-makers-mdh-everest-regulator-says-2024-04-24/
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.
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory Wednesday evening that is effective through the night, warning of short-duration intense ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404240019
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-rejects-trumps-vow-investigate-political-rivals-rcna149056
Cluster of Earthquakes Rocks Taiwan Just Weeks After Biggest One in 25 Years: A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, the strongest measuring 6 ...
time.com/6969915/taiwan-earthquakes-cluster-aftershocks/
China envoy calls on U.S. to define 'national security boundaries': WASHINGTON -- China's ambassador to the U.S. has called out Washington ...
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Will Taiwan abolish the death penalty this year?: A Taiwanese court ruling could lead to the island's abolition of capital punishment ...
dw.com/en/will-taiwan-abolish-the-death-penalty-this-year/a-68909105
US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year: The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/rohinya-ethnic-cleansing-04222024152550.html
Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
ft.com/content/aae50967-e728-4c72-ab52-0ed7ef68cd30
China sends 7 navy ships, 2 fighter jets around Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 09:39
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Fewer boats from the Philippines' Bagong Bayan fishing village are going out these days because of the heavy presence of Chinese vessels ... Show more
Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100393116/maximilian-krah-generalstaatsanwaltschaft-leitet-vorermittlungen-ein.html
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.
China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/china-s-700-billion-offshore-bond-market-put-to-test
Cases of suspected Chinese espionage in Europe: The arrest in Germany of a European Parliament aide on suspicion of "especially severe" espionage for China is ...
reuters.com/world/europe/cases-suspected-chinese-espionage-europe-2024-04-23/
Cluster of Earthquakes Rocks Taiwan Just Weeks After Biggest One in 25 Years: A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, the strongest measuring 6 ...
time.com/6969915/taiwan-earthquakes-cluster-aftershocks/
German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
ft.com/content/aae50967-e728-4c72-ab52-0ed7ef68cd30
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.
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China: Three German nationals have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret ...
reuters.com/world/germany-arrests-three-suspected-spying-china-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
Russia Hosts China, Iran Security Chiefs to Discuss Cooperation: Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and China’s security chief Chen Wenqing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/russia-hosts-china-iran-security-chiefs-to-discuss-cooperation
Paid articlePaid ‘Cheated’: Chinese Doping Case Roils Swimming: An American who won silver in Tokyo calls for an investigation. A British gold medalist demands bans ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping.html
Yuan internationalization drive hits a local speed bump: As Chinese leader Xi Jinping works to increase the yuan’s role in global trade and finance ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/yuan-internationalization-drive-hits-a-local-speed-bump/
Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/germany-arrests-three-suspected-of-spying-for-chinese-state
China rejects further restraints on trade with Russia ahead of top US envoy’s arrival in Beijing
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3260105/china-rejects-further-restraints-trade-russia-ahead-top-us-envoys-arrival-beijing
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
Chinese flying taxi sector claims global lead thanks to regulatory support: Shanghai’s AutoFlight wins approval for unmanned aircraft in nascent market forecast ...
ft.com/content/c181d6ab-e560-427c-9254-9cadb62889b5
Taiwan was shaken by several earthquakes early on Tuesday. The last strong quake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred at the beginning of April.
Hong Kong police investigate after viral video shows man leaping between MTR platforms
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3260035/hong-kong-police-investigate-after-viral-video-shows-man-leaping-between-mtr-platforms
Baltimore battles ship owners' effort to limit liability in bridge collapse: The owners of the Dali cargo ship were negligent and should be held fully liable for ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/baltimore-battles-ship-owners-effort-limit-liability-bridge-collapse-rcna148882
Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says
qz.com/china-hacking-fbi-christopher-wray-panic-volt-typhoon-1851425289
Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
- According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.
- Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.
- Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.
- The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.
UK police charge two men with spying for China: British police on Monday charged two men with spying for China, including one reported to have worked as a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-prosecutors-authorise-charges-against-two-men-over-spying-china-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
China's Q1 fiscal revenue falls as tax cut policies weigh: China's fiscal revenue in the first quarter fell 2.3% from a year earlier, as some special factors ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-q1-fiscal-revenue-falls-tax-cut-policies-weigh-2024-04-22/
China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says: China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-is-committed-resolving-maritime-disputes-through-talks-official-says-2024-04-22/
US and Philippines launch Balikatan joint military drills in South China Sea: Annual exercises will include coast guard at forefront of recent clashes with ...
ft.com/content/fbbf8d67-0c67-4e3a-b590-15438bfc5202
China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post: Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who has served since 2019, has left his post and returned to China ...
reuters.com/world/americas/chinas-ambassador-canada-leaves-his-post-2024-04-21/
Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China: Three people in Germany have been arrested under suspicion of spying for China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/europe/germany-china-spy-charges-intl/
China sees foreign threats ‘everywhere’ as powerful spy agency takes center stage
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642284
Pro-China Maldives president’s party sweeps parliamentary vote: Landslide victory brings into focus rivalry between New Delhi and Beijing in the region
ft.com/content/e3e2ab99-cc06-41ff-82f1-4ebc06079c01
Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China: They are alleged to have been involved in transferring research on advanced machine parts for ship ...
time.com/6969640/germany-arrests-three-alleged-spying-china/
TikTok might actually get banned for real this time. Here's how.: TikTok could face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen ...
businessinsider.com/tiktok-ban-explainer-bill-courts-2024-4
Contact with Chinese intelligence: Two men in custody for suspected espionage: Three Germans are said to have spied for China. Two men are now in custody ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/spionage-in-deutschland-zwei-maenner-wegen-mutmasslicher-chinesischer-agententaetigkeiten-in-untersuchungshaft-a-4985ab35-3e16-4472-be0c-854fded69753
Pharma groups warn of supply crunch over China spying law: Factory inspectors refuse to visit country over fears they could fall foul of tightened rules
ft.com/content/1d52d75f-5b54-4c27-bdd4-65409f64c64a
COVID-19: How the search for the pandemic's origins turned poisonous: The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus ...
apnews.com/article/china-covid-virus-origins-pandemic-lab-leak-bed5ab50dca8e318ab00f60b5911da0c
Chinese tourist falls off cliff while posing for photo on Indonesian volcano: Her tour guide said that he had warned her and her husband about the dangers on the ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/chinese-tourist-falls-off-cliff-while-posing-for-photo-on-indonesian-volcano
China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges: China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving ...
reuters.com/world/chinas-us-envoy-urges-cooperation-cites-severe-challenges-2024-04-21/
An electric vehicle price war may be on the horizon, China’s state planner has warned, as it reported over 110 new energy vehicle models coming in 2024 ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/china/prices-evs-plug-in-hybrids-fall-chinese-city-shenzhen-state-planner-says-2024-04-22/
Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies: Germany's Federal Prosecutor has said three German citizens were arrested for alleged involvement in providing ...
dw.com/en/germany-arrests-3-suspected-china-spies/a-68885712
Spying for China? Police arrest three suspected informants: The police in Germany have probably succeeded in striking a spy network from China ...
infranken.de/deutschland/fuer-china-spioniert-polizei-verhaftet-drei-mutmassliche-spitzel-art-5860340
Video shows Taiwanese Harvard student protest against Chinese ambassador | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 11:08
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Citing fears of US citizens’ data being shared with the Chinese government, the House of Representatives has passed a bill demanding that TikTok be sold by its ... Show more
Possible TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package : Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake has won a ...
apnews.com/article/congress-tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-d88d4623d678ac8688bcd75008457899
Authorities in Xinjiang have banned Uyghurs from using social media apps including Chinese-owned TikTok and tools to circumvent censorship ... Show more
Taiwan to discuss new arms funding with US as Chinese warplanes again near island
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Chinese schools in Malaysia attracting more children of other races, amid allegations of sowing disunity
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-vernacular-schools-education-chinese-tamil-malay-national-unity-4277276
Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
apnews.com/article/blinken-china-taiwan-philippines-ukraine-iran-e1ef6a6f39eb606de83c31bce0471267
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now: Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation ...
wired.com/story/ai-fighter-jets-dogfight-security-roundup/
Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Is Spotify’s Most Streamed Album in A Single Day
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry: 21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
wionews.com/world/21-chinese-aircraft-detected-by-taiwans-defense-ministry-713235
China's March fuel oil exports fall 32% y/y: China's exports of marine fuel oil fell 32% in March from a year earlier to 1.32 million metric tons ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-march-fuel-oil-exports-fall-32-yy-2024-04-20/
Bloomberg: Blinken to warn Beijing over support for Russia in upcoming trip to China
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-blinken-to-warn-beijing-over-support-for-russia-in-upcoming-trip-to-china/
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