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Spy for China? Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. It is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
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 ...
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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.
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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Quick Glance: Congress Approves Potential TikTok Ban: What's Next?
- Congress has passed a law that could result in a nationwide TikTok ban. President Biden is expected to sign the bill, forcing TikTok to find a new owner or be banned from the US.
- The law gives TikTok's Chinese parent company 270 days to sell the app. Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days. The law was attached to a foreign aid package to expedite its passage.
- Since Biden has supported the law, he is likely to sign it. TikTok has vowed to take the government to court if the bill is signed.
- Experts suggest that a TikTok ban could violate free speech rights. A court challenge could temporarily block the law, but TikTok would need to comply if no injunction is granted.
Hacker Attacks: What China Can Use Stolen Data For: China collects personal information on Americans and other foreigners. This data on millions of people helps ...
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The US Senate passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the US assets of the short-video app ...
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes Legislation Requiring Sale of TikTok's Parent Company or Face Ban
- The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
- The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, who has indicated that he will sign it on Wednesday.
- The revised legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
- The bill aims to prevent ByteDance from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which has been pivotal in making the platform a trendsetting phenomenon.
How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
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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/
No Nigerians! This 42-Year-Old Lagos School Admits Indians Only: The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need an Indian passport or proof of having ...
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Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday with U.S ...
reuters.com/world/better-us-china-ties-still-deep-disagreements-blinken-starts-visit-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
China’s Distressed Pig Farmers Eye Turnaround as Herd Shrinks: Chinese farmers are keeping the fewest pigs for breeding since 2020, offering hopes that the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/china-s-distressed-pig-farmers-eye-turnaround-as-herd-shrinks
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68879687
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: The European Commission launched an investigation on Wednesday into Chinese public procurement of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-medical-device-market-2024-04-24/
India Elections: Modi’s BJP Faces Tough Challenge in Coaching Capital Kota: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as ...
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China developing super fast, stealth submarines? : Chinese scientists claim they are developing a sci-fi technology that will help Chinese submarines travel at ...
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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
Paid articlePaid Made in India: DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat level
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China's Huawei launches new brand for intelligent driving
reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-launches-new-brand-intelligent-driving-2024-04-24/
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) ...
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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.
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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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/
Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of planning to implement Sharia ...
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/congress-promised-sharia-law-in-india-in-its-poll-manifesto-yogi-adityanath/article68099142.ece
As Blinken Heads to China, What’s on the Agenda?: China’s support for Russia will be a primary topic, along with war in the Middle East and tensions over Taiwan ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/as-blinken-heads-to-china-whats-on-the-agenda/
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.
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/
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’: The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/asia/india-modi-muslims.html
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/
Exclusive: China turns the heat up on cross-border investments in local govt debt, sources say
reuters.com/world/china/china-turns-heat-up-cross-border-investments-local-govt-debt-sources-say-2024-04-23/
China's EV survival game creates peril - and power: By most measures, the last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market with more losers than ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-ev-survival-game-creates-peril-power-2024-04-24/
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
The 11-year-old Chinese swimmer who was two seconds away from the Olympics: Yu Zidi is young enough to be in primary school but produced a stunning swim at her ...
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
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China 'Lower-Tier Cities' Are Attracting More People -- And More Chain Brands
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/china-s-small-towns-boom-as-megacities-lose-appeal-with-brands
Paid articlePaid 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 ...
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Chinese half-marathon gold medalist stripped after African runners slowed: Video: Beijing's half-marathon gold medalist He Jie disqualified after three runners ...
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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 ...
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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.
Hong Kong hit by third straight IPO flop as AI player Mobvoi disappoints: HONG KONG -- Chinese artificial intelligence company Mobvoi went public in Hong Kong on ...
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Paid articlePaid Beijing powers up into car wars battleground: The Beijing Auto Show, the first since the pandemic, will be a battleground. Foreign automakers from Tesla to ...
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Brokerage Haitong removes long-term Hong Kong unit chief Lin, appoints new head: Chinese brokerage Haitong Securities removed Lin Yong from chief executive of ...
reuters.com/business/finance/brokerage-haitong-removes-long-term-hong-kong-unit-chief-lin-appoints-new-head-2024-04-24/
Reporting in India ‘too difficult’ under Modi, says departing Australian journalist
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/23/abc-south-asia-correspondent-avani-dias-narendra-modi-government
USADA wants investigation into China swimming, welcomes WADA lawsuit: The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency demanded on Monday an investigation into ...
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Chinese business lobby hits back at EU ‘dawn raid’ on security equipment supplier
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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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Paid articlePaid JPMorgan China names new heads of China securities unit: JPMorgan Chase & Co appoints Lu Fang to chair the board of its China securities arm ...
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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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US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
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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/
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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EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- The European Commission launched an investigation on Wednesday into Chinese ...
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Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets
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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.
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/
Vodafone’s India unit staves off collapse after record $2.2bn fundraising: Country’s largest share sale draws investors including GQG Partners and Fidelity
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Quick Glance: Vodafone’s Survival in India Secured by Record Fundraising
- Vodafone's Indian business raised $2.2 billion through an equity issue to avoid collapsing under a debt burden.
- Investors like GQG Partners and Fidelity participated in India's largest ever follow-on share sale.
- The 2018 merger failed to turn the business around, but with government support and new equity, a potential rescue is on the horizon.
- Despite planning to raise about Rs450 billion in equity and debt, doubts persist over whether this will be sufficient to secure the company's future.
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-s-cheap-ev-exports-to-redraw-global-automaking-iea-says
Paid articlePaid 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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China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator who stood for 'One China' policy
wionews.com/world/taiwan-to-remove-all-statues-of-chinese-dictator-who-stood-for-one-china-policy-714254
Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
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
Arrest of Krah employee: The AfD, the suspected spy and the “attack on democracy”
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-mitarbeiter-jian-g-festnahme-wegen-spionageverdacht-angriff-auf-die-demokratie-a-a7bd1040-ad70-494f-8ed7-899f1543fe85
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/
We Tested the BYD Seal—the Car That Explains Why Tesla Just Cut Its Prices: A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs ...
wired.com/review/review-byd-seal-2024/
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 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/
Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says: Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 despite economic headwinds in some markets ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/electric-car-sales-rise-affordability-focus-iea-says-2024-04-23/
Giga-Byte denies sending servers with restricted Nvidia chips to China - Focus Taiwan
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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
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
Modi accused of ‘hate speech’ toward India’s Muslims in election rally: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of “infiltrators” who could steal the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/modi-india-muslims-infiltrators/
Quick Glance: India's Modi Attacks Pro-Muslim Rivals in Election Shift
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, claiming they favor minority Muslims, in an effort to energize their hardline base after the start of general elections last week.
- Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' who have 'more children', linking it to an alleged election plan by the main opposition Congress party to redistribute Hindu wealth among Muslims, a claim denied by the Congress.
- Modi's government has faced accusations of discrimination against India's 200 million Muslims, but has denied them, emphasizing its work for the welfare of all citizens.
- Modi initially focused on development, welfare, and national pride in his campaign, but shifted focus back to core voters after the first phase, addressing issues of joblessness and rural distress.
India’s ‘Godawan 100’ Becomes the World’s Best Single Malt: An Indian single malt whiskey, named Godawan Century, has claimed the top score at the 2024 London ...
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Chery, B-ON form electric vans JV for Europe, N.America: B-ON and China's Chery (CHERY.UL) announced an electric van joint venture on Tuesday that gives the ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/chery-b-on-form-electric-vans-jv-europe-namerica-2024-04-23/
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/
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
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
Taiwan FM Praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation; Joseph Wu Says China Threatens More than Just Taiwan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-pacific/20240423-182004/
Vodafone Idea fetches bids worth $10.6 bln in India's largest-ever follow-on share sale
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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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US may sanction Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort: Report: The US is drafting sanctions that threaten to cut some Chinese banks off from the global ...
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