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TikTok use by public sector 'under review' - Varadkar: The Government has sought advice from the National Cyber Security Centre on whether the use of ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
- President Joe Biden rushed weaponry to Ukraine and signed a $95 billion aid package that included assistance for Israel, Taiwan, and other global hotspots.
- Despite months of delays and damage, Biden promised that US weapons shipments would arrive in the next hours to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion.
- Ukraine has started using US long-range missiles, but it remains uncertain if they can make enough progress to sustain American political support.
- A TikTok sale or ban in the US was included in the aid package, highlighting the mix of political and strategic interests in supporting Ukraine.
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.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
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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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/
Chinese student gets US prison term for threatening pro-democracy activist: A Chinese music student was sentenced on Wednesday to nine months in a U.S ...
reuters.com/world/chinese-student-gets-us-prison-term-threatening-pro-democracy-activist-2024-04-24/
German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China: Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against ...
reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-warns-companies-against-being-too-naive-china-2024-04-24/
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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Joerg Wuttke, One of Europe’s Top Businessmen in China Moves to Washington: Joerg Wuttke, the outspoken former president of the European Union Chamber of ...
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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/xiaolei-wu-prison-china-democracy-intl-latam/
Good News for Biden on Growth, Bad News on Inflation Fight: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
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 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/how-volvo-landed-cheap-chinese-ev-us-shores-trade-war-2024-04-24/
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.
Volkswagen aims to keep China market share stable as price war rages: Volkswagen aims to keep its Chinese market share roughly stable until the end of the decade ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-aims-maintain-15-market-share-china-2030-country-chief-says-2024-04-24/
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: The European Commission launched a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-medical-device-market-2024-04-24/
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 ...
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HSBC says growing Chinese wealth fuels client investments in US: HSBC's wealthy clients in China and Hong Kong are still eager to invest in the U.S. ...
reuters.com/business/finance/hsbc-says-growing-chinese-wealth-fuels-client-investments-us-2024-04-24/
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
These law schools ranked tops for jobs in 2023: The University of Virginia School of Law sent the highest percentage of graduates into full-time law jobs in 2023 ...
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Germany's Scholz sounds alarm over far-right China spy allegations: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday allegations that the aide to a prominent ...
reuters.com/world/europe/german-far-right-politician-vows-not-quit-after-aide-accused-spying-china-2024-04-24/
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.
Election 2024 latest news: Biden to address building trades unions following fresh endorsement
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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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Veteran DEA agent sentenced to 4 years for leaking intelligence in Miami bribery conspiracy
apnews.com/article/dea-corruption-drugs-cocaine-narcotics-50f4fb2a37e3ddf14c2c98c463c00cf3
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) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-ban-fbi-chief-senate-warns-china-app-4287596
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.
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.
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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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/
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/
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/
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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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
ft.com/content/4aa9b10f-93bf-4af3-b5e0-e2865ad78af7
China's Huawei launches new brand for intelligent driving
reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-launches-new-brand-intelligent-driving-2024-04-24/
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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China reveals Shenzhou-18 crew for next space station mission: China has revealed the names of the three astronauts who will travel to the country’s space ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260183/china-reveals-shenzhou-18-crew-next-space-station-mission
Opinion | Jan. 6 Rioters Should Not Catch a Break From the Supreme Court: Will the court go out of its way to disregard statutory language and create ambiguity ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/supreme-court-january-6-trump.html
Yermak: 'I can tell you for sure – there will be more Patriots': Speaking on national television, Andriy Yermak said Kyiv was "talking with many ...
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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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Biden Will Keep Campaigning On TikTok—Despite Signing Law That Could Ban The App: President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Wednesday morning that requires ...
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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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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Three takeaways about the state of Chinese tech in the US: As Chinese consumer tech giants retreat from the global spotlight, a batch of climate tech companies ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/24/1091708/takeaways-chinese-tech-us-harvard/
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/
EU raids offices of Chinese security equipment maker in subsidy probe: European Union officials have raided the offices of a Chinese company as part of a probe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/eu-china-subsidies-raids/
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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Apple faces decline in Chinese smartphone market amidst Huawei's resurgence : Apple experienced a major setback in the Chinese smartphone market during the first ...
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Biden Falters in Poll With Voters Souring on Economic Outlook: This is a special Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/biden-falters-in-poll-with-voters-souring-on-economic-outlook
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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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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Polestar may use US plant to sell cars to Europe as EU-China tension rises: Chinese-backed Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar Automotive is preparing ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/polestar-may-use-us-plant-sell-cars-europe-eu-china-tension-rises-2024-04-24/
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in China hours after Senate TikTok ban vote, new funding for Taiwan
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3260246/us-secretary-state-antony-blinken-arrives-china-hours-after-senate-tiktok-ban-vote-new-funding
Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
wionews.com/world/taiwan-to-remove-all-statues-of-chinese-dictator-who-stood-for-one-china-policy-714254
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
Trump Shaped the Supreme Court. Now He Wants His Victory.: The former president expects loyalty while the justices stress independence.
wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-shaped-the-supreme-court-now-he-wants-his-victory-05976052
Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum: China's economy struggles to consume all it's producing, exporting the most steel since 2016 amid ...
businessinsider.com/china-overcapacity-dumping-steel-exports-glut-biden-tariffs-trump-elections-2024-4
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/
China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
ASMI ups revenue forecast, cites strong Chinese bookings, shares jump: Wafer processing equipment supplier ASM International (ASMI) raised its revenue forecast ...
reuters.com/technology/asmi-raises-q2-revenue-forecast-chinese-bookings-stronger-than-expected-2024-04-23/
Tibetans say compensation for Chinese land grab is too low: 4 protesters who were arrested are released, but say they were beaten.
rfa.org/english/news/tibet/tibet-land-grab-04222024202642.html
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
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/
Supply Chain Latest: Chinese Exporters Brush Off Trump Tariff Threats: Chinese producers and their partners abroad don’t sound too worried about Donald Trump’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/supply-chain-latest-chinese-exporters-brush-off-trump-tariff-threats
China Attacks EU Investigation as a Step Toward Protectionism: China criticized the European Union’s decision to launch a probe into market access for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/china-attacks-eu-investigation-as-a-step-toward-protectionism
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Chinese student in Boston gets 9 months in prison for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate
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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/
Giving baby squirrels and other injured wildlife a second chance : Spring is a busy time for the people charged with rehabilitating animals that are injured or ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1244845371/giving-baby-squirrels-and-other-injured-wildlife-a-second-chance
Trading in China's SenseTime halted after shares pop 30% in Hong Kong: HONG KONG -- Trading in shares of SenseTime, the Chinese facial recognition giant ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Trading-in-China-s-SenseTime-halted-after-shares-pop-30-in-Hong-Kong
Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges: Former President Donald Trump faces serious charges in two separate cases over whether he attempted ...
apnews.com/article/trump-trial-election-interference-2024-04c50e579ed92754f845c8bfde886fee
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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