Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store: Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads in its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders ...
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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.
China's technological development has run out of steam: Nina Xiang is managing director at TH Capital, an investment advisory and asset management firm ...
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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 ...
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Aston Martin's Stroll fastest in Chinese Grand Prix practice: Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/aston-martins-stroll-fastest-chinese-grand-prix-practice-2024-04-19/
Survival in the skies: Chinese scientists increase F-22 radar signature: In the back and forth struggle to survive on the air, one of the most important features ...
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EU probes on Chinese subsidies and imports: The European Union is reportedly set to launch an investigation into China's procurement of medical devices in a ...
reuters.com/business/eu-probes-chinese-subsidies-imports-2024-04-19/
China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon: The winner of Beijing's half marathon He Jie and three African runners have had their ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/china-revokes-win-he-jie-after-investigation-into-half-marathon-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: China Cancels He Jie's Win in Half Marathon After Investigation
- The winner of the half marathon in Beijing, He Jie, along with Ethiopians Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat had their results canceled after an investigation. The three African runners slowed down in the last 2 kilometers to allow the Chinese athlete to win. All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
- The race organizer, Zhongao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, will also be disqualified from hosting the Beijing half marathon due to the lack of relevant pacer information. Xiamen Xtep Investment, a partner of Zhongao Lupao, apologized for the oversight. He was sponsored by Xtep and accepted the punishment decision. The four runners had run together but the Africans slowed down, drawing widespread skepticism.
- Long-distance running races in China have faced issues with cheating and poor organization. In a 2018 half marathon in Shenzhen, 258 participants were caught cheating by taking shortcuts or using fake bibs. The incident in Beijing sparked controversy and raised concerns about the integrity of competitions in the country.
- The prevalence of cheating in long-distance races highlights the need for better oversight and enforcement to maintain the fairness and credibility of sporting events. The disqualification of the winners and the race organizer sends a strong message about the consequences of unethical behavior in competitive sports.
China set to keep lending benchmark LPRs unchanged in April: China is widely expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/china/china-set-keep-lending-benchmark-lprs-unchanged-april-2024-04-19/
TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass: Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/tiktok-bytedance-jeff-yass.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
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.
Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/surging-dollar-set-weekly-gain-us-data-fed-push-back-rate-cuts-2024-04-19/
Vietnam continues support for bank engulfed in massive fraud, central bank says: Vietnam's central bank said on Friday it had continued providing support to ...
reuters.com/business/finance/vietnam-continues-support-bank-engulfed-massive-fraud-central-bank-says-2024-04-19/
Lufthansa evaluates new China routes amid slow recovery in capacity: Lufthansa Airlines' capacity on routes to and from China has returned to 70% of the levels ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lufthansa-evaluates-new-china-routes-amid-slow-recovery-capacity-2024-04-19/
Chinese Grand Prix practice session briefly halted by track-side fire: The sole practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai was interrupted by a ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/chinese-grand-prix-practice-session-briefly-halted-by-track-side-fire-2024-04-19/
China's Ant Group in talks to launch Alipay+ in Indonesia, says executive: China's Ant Group is in talks with Indonesia to bring its popular cross-border payment ...
reuters.com/business/finance/chinas-ant-group-talks-launch-alipay-indonesia-says-executive-2024-04-19/
Exclusive: Mexico, facing US pressure, will halt incentives to Chinese EV makers: Mexico's federal government, under pressure from the U.S., is keeping Chinese ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mexico-facing-us-pressure-will-halt-incentives-chinese-ev-makers-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Mexico Ends Incentives for Chinese Electric Vehicle Manufacturers
- Under US pressure, Mexico discontinues incentives for Chinese car manufacturers.
- US pressure compels Mexico to avoid Chinese automakers.
- Mexico caught in the middle of car wars between the US and China.
- US pressure leads to Mexico ceasing incentives for Chinese electric vehicles.
Chinese carmaker Chery says Spanish plant to be among main export facilities worldwide
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-carmaker-chery-says-spanish-plant-be-among-main-export-facilities-2024-04-19/
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
The German chancellor’s awkward meeting with China’s boss: It is time for Xi Jinping to accept that Germany isn’t America’s puppet
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/the-german-chancellors-awkward-meeting-with-chinas-boss
Chinese steelmakers, struggling with overcapacity, are seeking to expand exports. The move comes amid U.S. efforts to push for higher tariffs on their products ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/China-steelmakers-show-overcapacity-strain-as-U.S.-battens-import-hatches
Jokowi asks China to help build new capital's transport system: JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang ...
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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/
Hong Kong’s revamped Temple Street night market draws 1.5 million tourists and locals in 5 months; attraction extended until end of year
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259663/hong-kongs-revamped-temple-street-night-market-draws-15-million-tourists-and-locals-5-months
China Market Trouble: Beijing Aims to Curb Speculation With Reform Plan: China is seeking to end the years of speculator driven boom-and-bust trading by pivoting ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-aims-to-end-age-of-froth-that-has-plagued-its-stock-market
Paid articlePaid 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 ...
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President Joe Biden called for sharply higher US tariffs on Chinese metal products as part of a package of policies aimed at pleasing steelworkers in the swing ... Show more reut.rs/3Q8QavL
Exclusive: UBS shuts some China private funds, will lay off staff, sources say: UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off ...
reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-shuts-some-china-private-funds-will-lay-off-staff-sources-say-2024-04-18/
China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet: China's vaccine developers stuck with unused mRNA COVID shots and idle manufacturing plants are ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/chinas-drugmakers-cant-sell-mrna-shots-havent-quit-yet-2024-04-19/
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
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 ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/apple-vietnam-supply-chain-china/
Daniel Ricciardo emphatically silences critics: Daniel Ricciardo has taken the chocolates over his teammate Yuki Tsunoda for the first time in 2024.
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HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden delivers remarks at the United Steelworkers headquarters in Pittsburgh. abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-seeking-higher-tariffs-chinese-steel-courts-union-109339743
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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InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/17/innovationrx-legislation-could-prevent-pharma-companies-from-working-with-chinese-contractors/
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/
Chinese couple abandons baby with nanny for $55mn inheritance from ex-partner : In China, a couple left their baby with a nanny, citing a large inheritance of ...
wionews.com/world/chinese-couple-abandons-baby-with-nanny-for-55mn-inheritance-from-ex-partner-711515
Young people in China -- raised in an era of rapid economic expansion and rising living standards -- are adopting a more rational approach to spending ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/China-s-Gen-Z-turns-frugal-as-economy-doubts-linger
Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html
Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Soaring tensions between Iran and Israel are putting China in a tight spot, as excessive instability or all-out war could threaten interests it has cultivated ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Middle-East-crisis/China-says-it-opposes-any-Israel-Iran-escalation-amid-balancing-act
Chinese online retailer global.jd.com/ is turning to a digital avatar of its founder, Richard Liu, to host live sales as it fights to compete in the nation's thriving ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/JD.com-enlists-digital-Richard-Liu-avatar-in-live-commerce-battle
Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Britain decided not to list genomics as critical infrastructure, deputy PM says
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-decided-not-list-genomics-critical-infrastructure-deputy-pm-says-2024-04-18/
Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
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Their meeting ends with the Japanese taking the first spot in the #ITTFWorldCup Semifinals 👏
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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/
Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/indonesia-sees-china-using-influence-to-cool-middle-east-tension
Two killed in explosion at chemical plant in China's Ningxia: Two people were killed and four injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in northwest China's ...
reuters.com/world/china/two-killed-explosion-chemical-plant-chinas-ningxia-2024-04-18/
More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment: Report
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-university-graduates-smaller-cities-employment-wages-shanghai-beijing-4275211
Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley: The U.S. dollar's dominant reserve currency status is likely to endure partly because ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollars-dominant-reserve-currency-status-endure-says-morgan-stanley-2024-04-18/
Upcoming China train station looks like a sanitary pad, say netizens: The design was approved by the the government in Jiangsu province and the China Railway ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/upcoming-china-train-station-looks-like-a-sanitary-pad-say-netizens
Japan's exports grow on semiconductor equipment sales to China: TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the fourth consecutive month in March ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade/Japan-s-exports-grow-on-semiconductor-equipment-sales-to-China
Remaking Made in India will be a long slog: India’s $24 billion plan to become a rival to China's factory for the world builds on the South Asian nation's ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/remaking-made-india-will-be-long-slog-2024-04-19/
Exclusive | Wall Street Steered Billions to Blacklisted Chinese Companies, House Probe Finds
wsj.com/politics/national-security/wall-street-steered-billions-to-blacklisted-chinese-companies-house-probe-finds-1b5a1d3c
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
$3 billion money laundering case: Fourth accused set to plead guilty on April 30: He faces three charges of forging documents to cheat CIMB bank.
straitstimes.com/singapore/fourth-money-laundering-accused-set-to-plead-guilty-on-april-30
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/
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.
'ILL-FATED MOVE': GOP senator grills Biden’s energy secretary on release of US oil reserves, explains how it's putting national security at risk. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-grills-bidens-energy-secretary-release-us-oil-reserves-historically-low-levels
Tesla boss Elon Musk’s lay-offs mainly target sales staff, leaving production at Shanghai Gigafactory unaffected: sources
scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3259519/tesla-boss-elon-musks-lay-offs-mainly-target-sales-staff-leaving-production-shanghai-gigafactory
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
Chinese workers need more skills for the country's economic pivot: Wei Li is a senior lecturer in international business at the University of Sydney Business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Chinese-workers-need-more-skills-for-the-country-s-economic-pivot
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Ten body language mistakes you need to avoid overseas: Smiling doesn’t always mean someone’s happy, using your left hand can be offensive and so can pointing ...
theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/ten-body-language-mistakes-you-need-to-avoid-overseas-20240416-p5fk9i.html
Wall Street channeled billions to blacklisted China firms: U.S. probe: NEW YORK -- Major U.S. financial institutions helped steer billions of dollars into ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Wall-Street-channeled-billions-to-blacklisted-China-firms-U.S.-probe
Paid articlePaid How China’s demand for donkey hide is devastating African communities: A visual explanation of China's rising appetite for donkey-hide-based “e-jiao” products ...
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Chinese workers disagree with West over mass production claims: Ren Wenbing says he's owed thousands of dollars in redundancy pay after his ex-employer moved ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642192
Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties: The Philippines and New Zealand are working on agreements on military visits and logistics ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/philippines-new-zealand-to-boost-trade-maritime-security-ties
Lewis Hamilton's Rick Owens outfit was the most watched thing at the F1 Grand Prix. Full break down of the fit: www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/lewis-hamilton-f1-china-rick-owens-2024
Quick Glance: Lewis Hamilton's Standout Look at the Chinese Grand Prix
- Lewis Hamilton showcased a Rick Owens outfit at the F1 Grand Prix in China, including the brand's Mega Bumper Geobasket sneakers.
- Rick Owens has long been one of Hamilton's favorite designers and may have created the best trousers to ever grace the pit.
- Hamilton is gearing up for Ferrari next year, signaling changes ahead. It remains to be seen if the trousers will continue to make an impact.
China’s Xi Jinping might have to revise his five-year plan: China’s latest economic data highlights a glut of excess capacity and a flood of cheap exports ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/china-s-xi-jinping-might-have-to-revise-his-five-year-plan-20240417-p5fkem.html
Germany’s doomed China strategy: The corporatist spell must soon break
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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
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