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Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This 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.
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
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
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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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China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
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Quick Glance: China Acquires Banned Nvidia Chips in Super Micro, Dell Servers
- Chinese universities obtained Nvidia chips through third parties despite ban
- Tenders reveal acquisition of advanced chips in server products
- Sales by unknown Chinese retailers bypass U.S. regulations
- Tenders demonstrate China's access to advanced technology, potential export control violations
Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4611798-clinton-says-trumps-threats-should-scare-every-american/
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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The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
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/
What to Expect at the Trump Criminal Trial: The defendant is unique, but the basic structure and rhythms of the trial resemble every American prosecution.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/donald-trump-trial-procedures.html
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.
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 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/
VW workforce cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay: VW is fueling its workforce reductions with high severance payments ...
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Harris announces final rules on minimum nursing home staffing standards: The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
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/
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 ...
reuters.com/technology/telegram-founder-says-china-downloads-have-not-fallen-since-apple-move-2024-04-23/
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment: AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to ...
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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
RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “U.S ...
thehill.com/business/4611426-rfk-jr-im-gonna-put-the-entire-u-s-budget-on-blockchain/
China tourist dies in plunge from cliff while posing for photo next to famous tree at Indonesia volcano
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259972/china-tourist-dies-plunge-cliff-while-posing-photo-next-famous-tree-indonesia-volcano
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
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/
Millennials Are Ready For a Four-Day Week: The overwhelming majority of American millennials want to work less and relax more, new polling shows.
newsweek.com/millennials-ready-four-day-work-week-1892191
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/
Today in History: First Earth Day observed: On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans concerned about the environment observed the first “Earth Day.”
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US Converts Oil Rigs Into 'Floating Fortresses' Amid China Threat in the Pacific
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Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says
pbs.org/newshour/show/chinese-olympic-doping-case-swept-under-the-carpet-by-wada-u-s-anti-doping-chief-says
China's flying cars ready for liftoff with EV technology: GUANGZHOU -- XPeng, EHang and other Chinese companies are commercializing flying cars this year ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/China-s-flying-cars-ready-for-liftoff-with-EV-technology
Chinese Nickel Billionaire Boosts Australian Miner in Indonesia: A little-known Australian company is becoming the Western face of a Chinese nickel behemoth.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/chinese-nickel-billionaire-boosts-australian-miner-in-indonesia
Germany spying: Three suspected Chinese agents arrested: The main suspect, named as Thomas R, is accused of spying for the Chinese Ministry of State Security.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68873836
Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
ft.com/content/cdea5463-3fd8-4642-94aa-d8ccd45c90b6
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US: Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
bbc.com/news/business-68825118
China's Li Auto cuts car prices in market share battle: Chinese automaker Li Auto on Monday cut prices by around 5% on four of its five models and said it would ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-li-auto-cuts-car-prices-market-share-battle-2024-04-22/
Greene: Motion to vacate is coming ‘regardless of what Mike Johnson decides to do’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4609502-greene-motion-to-vacate-is-coming-regardless-of-what-mike-johnson-decides-to-do/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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
Editorial: Biden should commit to presidential debates: The president owes it to the American people to commit to the debate process, no strings attached.
bostonherald.com/2024/04/22/editorial-biden-should-commit-to-presidential-debates/
Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says
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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.
The TikTok War: The battle over the Chinese app, and why Israel is losing - explainer
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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with me’: Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
thehill.com/homenews/4609710-greene-response-to-bi-partisan-criticism-the-american-people-agree-with-me/
Will foreign policy cost Biden the election?: When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, it’s rarely good news for a sitting ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/will-foreign-policy-cost-biden-the-election/
Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report
Tesla cuts prices across its line-up in China: Tesla Inc has lowered prices across its line-up in China, according to its official website ...
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German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee working for German far-right party’s lead candidate accused of passing sensitive ...
ft.com/content/aae50967-e728-4c72-ab52-0ed7ef68cd30
U.S. Is Preparing To Sanction Chinese Banks Supporting Russia, Report Says: U.S. officials have expressed concerns that trade between China and Russia has ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/23/us-is-preparing-to-sanction-chinese-banks-supporting-russia-report-says/
Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
apnews.com/article/china-covid-virus-coronavirus-origins-pandemic-lab-858a4872eb593a7272f654a0f7716ce2
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
US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
cnn.com/2024/04/22/asia/us-land-attack-missile-philippines-china-intl-hnk-ml/
The Ukraine war is turning into a Sino-American proxy war: Xi Jinping to Olaf Scholz: All countries must have a place at the table, none should be on the menu ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-krieg-wird-zum-chinesisch-amerikanischen-stellvertreterkrieg-li.2207230
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
Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes: Concerns about Biden's age and his support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza have ...
reuters.com/world/us/chance-trump-youth-rally-see-him-answer-economic-woes-2024-04-21/
Germany, UK charge suspected Chinese spies : UK and Germany have charged five people suspected of being Chinese spies on Monday. Watch the video to know more.
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Saudi Aramco in talks to buy 10% of China's Hengli Petrochemical: Saudi oil giant Aramco said on Monday it is in talks to acquire a 10% stake in China's Hengli ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/chinas-hengli-petrochemical-says-saudi-aramco-talks-buy-10-company-2024-04-22/
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
Chinese scientists close in on laser propulsion for superfast, silent submarines: developing China’s next-generation
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259875/chinese-scientists-close-laser-propulsion-superfast-silent-submarines
Chinese warn of Taiwan crisis from US military aid: Beijing has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition after the United States passed a bill that ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/chinese-warn-of-taiwan-crisis-from-us-military-aid/
Roman Gabriel, 1st Filipino-American NFL quarterback and 1969 MVP, dies at 83: His son, Roman Gabriel III, announced his father’s death on social media ...
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Quick Glance: Rams legend Roman Gabriel dies at age 83
- Roman Gabriel, one of pro football's best quarterbacks during the 1960s, passed away at the age of 83, as announced by his son.
- In 1962, Gabriel was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL Draft and the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Opting to join the Rams instead of the Raiders proved to be a beneficial decision for the franchise.
- Gabriel, along with the Rams' Fearsome Foursome defensive line, led Los Angeles to an impressive record in the '60s, including two division titles.
- Despite not being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gabriel's career surpasses many quarterbacks in Canton, Ohio. He still holds the Rams' career record with 154 touchdown passes.
Saudi Aramco chief executive defends China’s role in green transition amid closer ties
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China KOL owns 7 homes worth US$110 million, only goes out wearing clothes, jewels worth over US$1.4 million
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3258609/china-kol-inferiority-complex-owns-7-homes-worth-us110-million-wears-only-branded-clothes-and
Data protection: class action lawsuit against Grindr in London: For years, the dating app Grindr has handed over personal data to advertising companies ...
heise.de/news/Datenschutz-Sammelklage-gegen-Grindr-in-London-9694323.html
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
Philippines arms up a two-front pushback on China: MANILA - This week, the Philippines and United States kicked off their largest-ever and most consequential ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/philippines-arms-up-a-two-front-pushback-on-china/
Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif on a 5-day China visit : Pakistan's former prime minister and incumbent prime minister's brother Nawaz Sharif is on a 5-day ...
wionews.com/videos/former-pak-pm-nawaz-sharif-on-a-5-day-china-visit-714088
Australian coach defends Chinese swimming amid doping furore: Australian swimming coach Denis Cotterell has rejected allegations of orchestrated doping in ...
reuters.com/sports/australian-coach-defends-chinese-swimming-amid-doping-furore-2024-04-22/
Flood disaster in China: »I live here. Everything is under water«: Bridges collapse, roads become raging rivers: heavy rains have led to severe flooding in ...
spiegel.de/ausland/china-leidet-unter-flut-katastrophe-hier-wohne-ich-es-steht-alles-unter-wasser-a-1dbd06bb-b46e-412e-896a-b5493a857c68
Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russias-nornickel-move-copper-plant-china-ceo-tells-interfax-2024-04-22/
Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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Pro-China party earns landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s party earned a landslide victory in ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Chinese quant funds expand abroad as rules tighten at home: China's data-driven quant trading funds are briskly expanding overseas as competition heats up at ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-quant-funds-expand-abroad-rules-tighten-home-2024-04-22/
Biden Official Calls for Investigation in Chinese Swimming Doping Case: The administration’s top drug official, Rahul Gupta, said he would bring up the handling ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/asia/doping-china-swimmers-olympics.html
Olympic star fears Chinese swimmers’ failed drugs tests risk ‘tarnishing’ sport ahead of Paris 24
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/olympic-star-fears-chinese-swimmers-failed-drugs-tests-risk-tarnishing-sport
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/
Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree
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Tesla price cuts in China spark wider EV discounts: SHANGHAI -- Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle startup Li Auto have announced the latest discounts for ...
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The bubble has burst: On the road to a lost Chinese economic decade : No longer will the world be able to count on China to be the world’s primary engine of ...
thehill.com/opinion/finance/4611662-the-bubble-has-burst-on-the-road-to-a-lost-chinese-economic-decade/
Espionage in Germany: China rejects allegations: After the arrest of three suspected spies, China has denied the allegations. The embassy calls on Germany to ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_100391708/spionage-in-deutschland-china-weist-vorwuerfe-zurueck.html
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