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Banning TikTok would hit China’s tech ambitions and deepen the global digital divide
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Quick Glance: Potential Buyers for TikTok Revealed
  • The clock is ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed a law that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the app. Possible buyers range from tech companies to retailers and investment bankers.

  • Established tech giants like Meta or Google are unlikely buyers due to antitrust hurdles. Large companies with deep pockets face regulatory skepticism, although they could have the resources to purchase TikTok.

  • Microsoft, which has shown interest in TikTok in the past, may have another opportunity after successfully navigating antitrust scrutiny with the Activision Blizzard deal. Oracle and former US government officials like Steven Mnuchin are also potential buyers.

  • Mnuchin has announced assembling a team of investors to acquire TikTok. His offer, however, might exclude TikTok's algorithm, sparking controversial discussions. Other potential buyers like Kevin O'Leary are also considering acquiring TikTok, with O'Leary suggesting an initial bid between $20 and $30 billion.
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Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it: HONG KONG -- Beijing's premier automobile exhibition is back after a four-year ...
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Beijing auto show welcomes world as China's carmakers aim to conquer it
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Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market: BEIJING -- Toyota Motor said on Thursday that it is forming a strategic alliance with Chinese ...
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Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market
Quick Glance: Toyota and Tencent Collaborate for Entry into China's EV Market
  • Toyota announces strategic alliance with Tencent to develop artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data for electric vehicles in China.

  • Japanese automaker Toyota has been facing challenges in the Chinese market due to aggressive pricing and marketing by local competitors.

  • Collaboration with Tencent focuses on developing in-car software crucial for next-generation vehicles.

  • Demand for electric vehicles in China is rapidly growing, and Toyota aims to accelerate in this sector.
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Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL on Thursday unveiled a lithium iron ...
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Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range
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A Chinese student in the US received a 9-month jail term for threatening to cut off the hands of a fellow student at a prestigious music institute over ... Show more   www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/chinese-student-jailed-in-us-for-threatening-to-cut-off-hands-of-activist
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BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled the U7, its third ultra-luxury model under the Yangwang ...
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BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand
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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion
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Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious: Unity Casket, the first parlour here to launch paper coffins, says it gets up to five orders for this a ...
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Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious
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Probe of PwC's Evergrande conduct casts shadow on Big Four auditors: HONG KONG -- Growing scrutiny of PwC's audit work on bankrupt developer China ...
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Probe of PwC's Evergrande conduct casts shadow on Big Four auditors
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President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that bans TikTok in the US if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance, fails to divest the popular short video ... Show more   #Reuters   #video   #news   #TikTok   #ByteDance   #trends   #JoeBiden   #2024election   #China   #trade   #business
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Insight: How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war: A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and ...
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Insight: How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war
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What it’s really like to live in Macao: While the rest of the world may associate Macao with gambling, its citizens don’t necessarily feel the same way.
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What it’s really like to live in Macao
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Classic British candy faces uncertainty due to Chinese imports: Rock, a candy made in stick shapes, has been synonymous with the British seaside for over a ...
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Classic British candy faces uncertainty due to Chinese imports
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China's edge in flying cars and an Asian tag-team in AI: Hello everyone, this is Cissy from Hong Kong.When I was at the CES trade show in Las Vegas earlier this ...
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China's edge in flying cars and an Asian tag-team in AI
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Hermès Sales Surge Amid Exclusive Birkin Wave—Despite Global Luxury Slump: The French luxury house posted strong quarterly sales growth across all geographic ...
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Hermès Sales Surge Amid Exclusive Birkin Wave—Despite Global Luxury Slump
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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion: The arrest comes amid mounting concern in Europe over Chinese espionage activity.
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

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

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

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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Daughter of Chinese tycoon snaps up $84 million GCB in Bin Tong Park: A Good Class Bungalow (GCB) has exchanged hands once more - this time, it's to the ...
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Daughter of Chinese tycoon snaps up $84 million GCB in Bin Tong Park
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YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP: ‘I thought you guys had already kissed and made up?’
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YOURSAY | MCA needs to let go of animosity towards DAP
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INTERVIEW: Examining fake news sites generating Chinese propaganda: Researchers find over 100 supposedly local news sites set up by a Chinese PR firm.
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INTERVIEW: Examining fake news sites generating Chinese propaganda
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U.S. Solar Factories Say Biden Isn't Doing Enough To Protect Them From China: The White House launched a $7 billion “solar for all” program earlier this week ...
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U.S. Solar Factories Say Biden Isn't Doing Enough To Protect Them From ...
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#China harbours a Russian ship that has been sanctioned by the US The ship's presence at the Chinese port alarms US officials Ananya Dutta brings you this ... Show more   www.wionews.com/videos
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Hong Kong hit by third straight weak IPO as AI player Mobvoi disappoints: HONG KONG -- Chinese artificial intelligence company Mobvoi went public in Hong Kong on ...
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Hong Kong hit by third straight weak IPO as AI player Mobvoi disappoints
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Hermes Defies Luxury Slowdown With Sales Jump in Asia: Hermes saw Chinese buyers snap up its luxury products as the Kelly bag maker showed its resilience amid a ...
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Hermes Defies Luxury Slowdown With Sales Jump in Asia
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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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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says
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UBS Analyst Who Cut Evergrande Turns Bullish on Chinese Property Market: When it comes to Chinese real estate, John Lam is a lone wolf.
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UBS Analyst Who Cut Evergrande Turns Bullish on Chinese Property Market
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US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban: The U.S. Senate voted late Tuesday to send legislation to President Joe Biden that would require Chinese ...
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US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lamas birthday in his absence: Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lamas birthday in his absence
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Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lamas birthday in his absence
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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China: A new Honda facility in Canada shows that Asia’s auto industry is ready to meet North American needs.
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Japan is poised to fill an EV gap left by China
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China seeks capability to seize Taiwan by 2027 | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 15:53
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Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show: BEIJING: Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of ...
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Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
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Hong Kong schools have been banning books, warning teachers not to express "political" views, training students how to raise the Chinese flag and ... Show more
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Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean network': TAIPEI -- Nokia, the world's second-largest telecom equipment maker after ...
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Nokia cuts orders with China-listed supplier as U.S. pushes 'clean ...