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Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

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TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent ByteDance tells US: The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

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Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures

A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.

According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.

China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.

While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.

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Two Chinese nationals charged in US with trying to export banned semiconductor machinery to China — one arrested in Chicago

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Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing: Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday with 12 ...

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Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal: The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an ...

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Key issues discussed by Blinken in talks with Chinese leaders: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese leader Xi ...

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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia

Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.

He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.

China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.

A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.

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China Launches New 3-member Crew to Its Space Station: This year, the Chinese station is slated for two cargo spacecraft missions and two manned spaceflight ...

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...

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China warns US of rising ‘negative factors’ in bilateral ties: World is watching to see if rivalry will ‘break out into conflict’, foreign minister Wang Yi tells ...

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TikTok ban could escalate US-China trade war, ex-White House CIO tells The Reg: Doing business in Beijing? 'You need to do a what-if scenario'

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Albuquerque principal is removed and some employees on leave after prom drag show

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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Prom Drag Show in Albuquerque

The principal of a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been replaced, and several employees have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation examines a drag queen show during the prom.

The head of Albuquerque Public Schools, Channell Segura, communicated to parents via a letter that the performance occurred during the prom on April 20, with an investigation aimed at clarifying the sequence of events and how it impacted students. Segura was not reachable for comments on Friday.

Subsequent to the replacement of the former principal, Anthony Lovato was appointed as the interim principal. Details regarding whether the authorization for the performance originated from school officials or the number of staff members on leave were not disclosed.

The drag queen show at the prom stirred controversy and criticism from individuals expressing their dismay and dissatisfaction on the school's official Facebook page, while the district refrained from divulging further information regarding the investigation.

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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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Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protests: Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries ...

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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...

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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim

ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.

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Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court

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Wales school stabbing: Hard to comprehend events, teachers say: Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.

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Chinese automakers show off AI-powered 'smartphones on wheels': BEIJING -- XPeng, Geely and other Chinese automakers are showing off innovative new ...

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Beijing auto show: Foreign automakers eager for Chinese partners: Global automakers including Volkswagen and Toyota came to this year's Beijing auto show looking ...

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Insight: Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price: U.S. and European politicians have raised alarms that their domestic auto industries could be ...

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Exclusive: Half of Russia's payments to China made through middlemen, sources say

reuters.com/business/finance/half-russias-payments-china-made-through-middlemen-sources-say-2024-04-26/

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Chinese owner denies it’s willing to sell TikTok as US ban looms: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said Thursday that it has no plans to sell the social ...

cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/bytedance-denies-reports-selling-tiktok-intl-hnk/

Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Antony Blinken in China: Chinese FM urges US not to suppress China's development

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WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case: The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review ...

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Why China risks US sanctions arming Russia: Survival: US secretary of state Antony Blinken fired a warning salvo toward China during a G7 foreign ministers’ ...

asiatimes.com/2024/04/why-china-risks-us-sanctions-arming-russia-survival/

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Chinese Stocks Draw Record $3 Billion Influx by Global Funds: Sentiment has clearly turned for the better toward Chinese equities with overseas investors ...

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Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday for talks ...

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British author looking to connect with family of S’porean WWII pilot who inspired her book

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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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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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Bosch to launch urban navigate-on-autopilot functions in Chinese cities

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Chinese cognac sales drive Remy Cointreau to Q4 sales beat: Remy Cointreau reported a far smaller-than-expected fall in fourth-quarter sales on Friday ...

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Prince Williams drops in at Rowley Regis school: Prince William has visited St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley Regis

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Quick Glance: Prince William Shares Charlotte's Favorite Joke at School Visit

Prince William visited a high school to gain insight into the mental health support provided to students after being personally invited by a twelve-year-old.

During his interaction with the students, William shared Princess Charlotte’s preferred joke.

Freddie, the inviting student, briefed William on the school's ongoing efforts and projects.

During his visit today, William engaged with the student council representatives to explore their diverse initiatives.

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Renault talks to China's Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration: Renault held talks this week with China's Li Auto and Xiaomi on electric and intelligent ...

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Agency bars Chinese telecom carriers from offering US broadband services: The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it is ordering the U.S ...

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Nothing off the table in US response to China overcapacity, Yellen says: The Biden administration is not taking any options off the table to respond to China's ...

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Inside the China-US Competition for AI Experts: Who’s winning the fight for top-tier AI talent?

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Chinese fast-fashion app Shein will face tougher EU tech rules: Europe tightens scrutiny of China-based tech companies.

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Girl, 13, charged after Ammanford school stabbings: A girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after the stabbings at a Welsh school.

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Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack

Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.

A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.

Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.

Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.

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China summons German ambassador after spying arrests: The German ambassador to China was summoned by Beijing on Thursday in response to several arrests in ...

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'Like a hobby': Private driving instructors rue sunset industry that has quirky students, comfortable salaries

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Baltimore high school coach arrested over deepfake racist audio of principal: The Baltimore-area principal was placed on leave and received death threats over ...

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FDP in crisis: The wrong track of traffic light criticism - Lindner's double problem

t-online.de/nachrichten/kolumne-christoph-schwennicke/id_100390680/fdp-in-der-krise-irrweg-ampel-kritik-lindners-doppelte-problem.html

Quick Glance: FDP in Crisis: Misguided Criticism – Lindner's Double Trouble

The FDP criticizes its own government and is in crisis. The role of opposition is damaging the party's reputation.

The FDP struggles to assert itself against other parties. Liberalism in Germany is often misinterpreted.

The FDP faces internal challenges and needs to strengthen its position within the government. The party struggles to assert itself against coalition partners.

Under Christian Lindner, the FDP faces difficulties in maintaining a clear stance. Internal conflicts and clumsy communication lead to tensions within the party.

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D.C. police rejected GWU’s plea to sweep out university protesters: City officials worried about the optics of moving against a small number of peaceful ...

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Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.

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Huawei-led Chinese firms aim to make advanced memory chips by 2026, The Information reports

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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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Xpeng’s flying car affiliate AeroHT closes in on airworthiness certification as Chinese EV maker targets fourth-quarter presales

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Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales: It's taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology ...

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Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week: Senior Chinese military officials held separate meetings with U.S. and Russian naval ...

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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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4 bizarre ways that Chinese people seek supernatural guidance, blessings and wisdom from the gods

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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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Bristol Myers Squibb drafts contingency plans for US restrictions on Chinese pharma

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Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town: Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of southeastern Myanmar's frontier town of ...

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‘DIVEST’: College endowments turn into flash point of student protests: Many student groups are pushing schools to exert financial pressure on Israel ...

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Mercedes-Benz says it will continue to invest in Chinese tie-ups: Mercedes-Benz executives said on Thursday the company would continue to invest in tie-ups with ...

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Blinken China visit: US Secy of State Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in ...

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12 Chinese carmakers form ‘supercharge alliance’: EV race to go on overdrive?: BYD, BAIC, GAC, Xpeng, Chery, JAC, Great Wall, Li Auto announce deal to unite on ...

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Watch: China launches manned spaceship to Tiangong space station for six months : China on Thursday (Apr 25) launched a manned spaceship into space from the ...

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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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'Better for learning': School ditches large open plan classroom: A Canterbury high school has ditched its large open-plan classroom and turned it into ...

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In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback

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‘The West should be ashamed’: Ai Weiwei on art, politics and human rights: “An artist that isn’t an activist is a dead artist.” He’s viewed as one of today’s ...

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Hydel retain Girls’ 4x100m title at Penn Relays - Jamaica Observer: PHILADELPHIA, USA— Hydel High defended their High School girls' Championships of America ...

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Asia’s next war could be triggered by a rusting warship on a disputed reef: China claims the vast majority of the South China Sea and has ramped up efforts to ...

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USC says it is canceling its 'main stage' commencement ceremony: After tensions led USC to drop its valedictorian and keynote speaker from its main commencement ...

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Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests

Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Beijing Xinzhida Neurotechnology, a Chinese state-backed company, unveiled a brain chip similar to the technology developed by Elon Musk's startup Neuralink

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Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here

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Analysis: Harapan’s uphill battle to defend Kuala Kubu Baharu: Factors in play include Malay voter increase, Chinese and Indian discontent.

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Tennessee governor plans to sign bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools

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Quick Glance: Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Adults Aiding Minors in Gender-Affirming Care

Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse approved a bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.

The bill closely resembles language from an anti-abortion trafficking proposal approved by Tennessee Republican lawmakers the day before.

Critics caution about the broad application of the law, ranging from discussing care options with adolescents to aiding in travel to states with looser gender-affirming care restrictions.

Tennessee has enacted more anti-LGBTQ+ laws than any other state since 2015, as identified by the Human Rights Campaign, calling it a staggering assault on their constituents.

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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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Top U.S. and China diplomats talk tough amid warnings of new ‘downward spiral’: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi did not mince words when addressing a raft of ...

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Britain, Australia call for WADA review amid China furore: The anti-doping authorities of Britain and Australia have called for a review of WADA's processes ...

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Adorable Twin Pandas Suddenly Hulk Out on Zookeeper: Identified as Yuke and Yu’ai, the pandas can be seen in a video of the incident charging at a zookeeper at ...

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Protests Threaten College Graduations, Denying Seniors Second Chance at Normalcy: After Covid ruined high school graduation for the class of 2020 ...

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German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...

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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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Deepfake of Baltimore Principal Leads to Arrest of School Employee: A high school athletic director in the Baltimore area was arrested after he used A.I. ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/25/technology/deepfake-recording-principal-arrest.html