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China threatens US with response in wake of missile deployment in Philippines

China has lambasted Washington amid the latter’s wargames with the Philippines, accusing the US of undermining regional peace and stability

Russia Today - US News - 1 hour ago

US sends Antony Blinken to China amid geopolitical tensions

America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

VIDEO: Nawaz offers Fateha at shrine of Hazrat Saad ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) in China

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif Thursday offered Feteha at the shrine of Hazrat Saad ibn Abi Waqqas in Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in southern...

International The News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

European ports swamped with cars amid China EV offensive

Some European ports are struggling to cope with a massive influx of vehicles. The surge in imports, mostly from China, has transformed these ports into vast parking lots causing congestion and delays.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 3 hours ago

VW and other European electric car makers fight to catch up with China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed.

Euronews - Business - 3 hours ago

Canada on cusp of playoffs after beating China at mixed doubles curling worlds -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Curling -- April 24

Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday.

CBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China

A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about Beijing’s ‘trade policies and nonmarket economic practices’ during a meeting with China’s top official in Shanghai

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Visiting Blinken urges US, China to manage relations responsibly

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Washington and Beijing to manage their differences and ties 'responsibly' as he landed in the Chinese...

Daily Sabah - World - 5 hours ago

Five Things We Learned At The China Auto Show

One of China's largest auto shows kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, with electric vehicle makers keen to show off their latest designs and high-tech accessories to consumers in the fiercely competitive market.

International Business Times - Business - 5 hours ago

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

Fox News - World - 6 hours ago

Bustling Beijing show proves China is automotive top dog

BYD shows plethora of new models as Beijing show overshadows Europe

Irish Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Britain, Australia call for WADA review amid China furore

MELBOURNE: The anti-doping authorities of Britain and Australia have called for a review of WADA's processes following the global body's widely-criticised handling of failed drug tests in Chinese swimming.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Trump and Biden both say they're tough on China. But who would Beijing prefer to deal with?

With growing mistrust between the two nations, the U.S. election in November is looking like a lose-lose scenario for China.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 8 hours ago

China's Nuctech raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns

The European Commission has launched four investigations against Chinese companies since its foreign subsidies regulation was introduced in July 2023.

Voice of America - World - 9 hours ago

China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show

China is providing moorage for a US-sanctioned Russian cargo ship implicated in North Korean arms transfers to Russia, according to satellite images, as US concerns grow over Beijing's support for Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Euractiv - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Canada on cusp of playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds with 10-4 win over China -- Yesterday

Canada’s Kadriana, Colton Lott score eight straight to beat China 10-4 at mixed doubles curling worlds

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 13 hours ago

Blinken Calls For US, China To Manage Differences On Charm Offensive

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.

International Business Times - Business - 14 hours ago

Battle for influence between US and China heats up in Africa

China has been trying to gain a foothold in Africa over the years, while the US is looking to reassert itself as a partner of choice.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 14 hours ago

Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip

SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on Thursday (Apr 25) as ties between Washington and Beijing stabilise, pushing to resolve a raft of issues threatening the newly gained equilibrium between the rivals.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 16 hours ago

China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut -- Asia

Chabaidao's market debut was the Asian financial hub's largest initial public offering so far this year.

BBC News - Business - 16 hours ago

Car Giants Vie For EV Crown At Beijing's Auto China Show

Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad.

International Business Times - Business - 16 hours ago

TikTok vows to fight US ban over alleged China connections

The CEO of TikTok pledged to fight the new U.S. law that may lead to a ban on the popular social media app due to claims that it is controlled by the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 21 hours ago

Popular Indian payment system faces restrictions due to China connections

Paytm, a popular payment app in India, faces government restrictions on business because of its Chinese connections, local media say. India is ramping up scrutiny and restrictions on other Chinese tech companies, too, amid concerns about security and geopolitics.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

State Department Blasts China for Genocide on Eve of Antony Blinken's Visit

The 2023 edition of the State Department’s annual human rights report blasts China for repression, torture, and genocide.

Breitbart - World - 23 hours ago

Biden administration adopts new rules to boost overtime pay. California was way ahead

The Biden administration adopted Wednesday new rules to enhance overtime protections for millions more Americans. California already has stronger rules in place.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 23 hours ago

Far-right candidate whose aide was arrested for spying for China to run for European elections

Mr Krah's advisor, Jian G, has worked for him since 2019 and was arrested on Monday over the allegations.

Sky News - World - 23 hours ago

Will a wildly popular app become a casualty of the new cold war between China and the U.S.? -- Alexander Panetta -- News

One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices.

CBC News - Business - 23 hours ago

China's TikTok Plots Its Escape from U.S. Sell-or-Ban Legislation

China's TikTok is reportedly exploring its options to see if it can escape the sell-or-ban legislation that the U.S. Senate passed on Tuesday night, sending the bill to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

China prepares to send 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station as part of new program and moon exploration

China's space agency has set up a new program with the intent of sending people to the moon by 2030 and the Tiangong space station is making its final preparations to achieve this goal.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

German car giant VW revamps China approach to tackle competitors

As German auto giant Volkswagen AG (VW) builds up the race to catch up with upstart Chinese rivals, it has drivers like 26-year-old Ren Yiling in...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

China Offers Blinken Cold Welcome in Shanghai, Mocks Visit as 'Imploring'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday afternoon for meetings with senior officials.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Korea launches first nanosatellite to boost surveillance over peninsula

Korea launched its first nanosatellite or mini-satellite, NEONSAT-1, into space, to enhance its surveillance system and better monitor natural disasters on the Korean Peninsula, the Ministry of Science and ICT said, Wednesday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

SK hynix to boost production of advanced DRAMs at new fab in Cheongju

SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it will ramp up production capacity of next-generation DRAMs in response to rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

China’s space agency is making final preparations to send a new crew to its space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030.

AP News - Science - 1 day ago

Ukraine gets a big boost of US aid. It still faces a long slog to repel Russia

A new package of $61 billion in U.S. aid may prevent Ukraine from losing its war against Russia. But winning it will be a long slog. The aid approval means Ukraine may be able to release artillery …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

China charges forward with electric vehicle ambitions

Build Your Dreams (BYD), the Chinese automaker, is on a mission to create a zero-emission energy ecosystem. It is shifting to a higher gear by lowering prices, with one model available for less than US$10,000. In this episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang looks at the race to rule the road in China and abroad.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray details threats to the U.S. from China

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns repeatedly that the threat China poses to the U.S. and its allies is growing and must be taken seriously

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Israel Sends Lawmakers to Visit Taiwan as China Champions Hamas

An Israeli parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan as relations between Israel and China grow strained due to the Gaza war.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Havertz and White score two each as Arsenal crush Chelsea in boost to title hopes

Chelsea were unable to live with Arsenal’s pace, technique and desire in the second half

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

China's global lending lures countries into a debt trap

At least two countries have declared bankruptcy due to an inability to repay foreign interest payments, primarily to China.

Voice of America - World - 1 day ago

Tensions simmer near a shoal both China and the Philippines claim

Its getting harder for Bagong Bayan fishermen to reach their catch and Manila to ignore Chinese provocations.

Radio Free Asia - World - 1 day ago

iPhone sales nosedive in China

The overall attractiveness of Apple smartphones in China has reportedly been declining due to competition from local brands

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

China accuses US of double standards on human rights

Accusation, prompted by US report highlighting ongoing genocide in Xinjiang, comes day before Blinken’s visit to China

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

African beats entice China and US investors

Africa’s entertainment industry is another stage where global competition between China and the U.S. is playing out. African artists see it as an opportunity. Kate Bartlett has the details from Johannesburg. Camera and video editing by Zaheer Cassim.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 2 days ago

China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

Chinese universities and research institutes recently obtained high-end Nvidia AI chips through resellers.

One America News Network - Technology - 2 days ago

China rejects US accusations over normal China-Russia exchanges

Beijing:China firmly rejects U.S. groundless accusations over its normal trade and economic exchanges with Russia, Chinese foreign ministry spokespers...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

iPhone sales fall 19% in China as demand for Huawei devices soars: Research

Apple saw sales of its iPhones fall 19.1% in the first three months of the year, according to data from Counterpoint Research.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Apple's phone sales in China drop 19.1%, Huawei's up 70% in Q1

Apple's smartphone sales plunged by 19.1% in the first quarter of 2024, while those of its Chinese rival Huawei grew by 69.1%, indicating an...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 days ago

At least four people have been killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China.

At least four people have been reported killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province, which has been hit by widespread flooding and landslides.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 days ago

Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding in China's Guangdong

At least four people have been reported killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province, which has been hit by widespread flooding and landslides.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 days ago

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China

Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to hand over technology that could be used for military purposes, potentially helping to strengthen China's navy, German officials said on Monday (22 April).

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Eyeing China, EU parliament to back ban on forced labour

EU lawmakers will vote on Tuesday (23 April) to ban products made using forced labour under a new law that has China in its sights, risking raising tensions with Beijing.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Commentary: US security view of China is not black and white

Understanding the nuances beyond the “securitisation of everything” can help the world navigate the delicate and complex US-China relationship, says the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies’ Chang Jun Yan.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 days ago

China's Guangdong Province Faces Deadly Floods

Floods ravaging the southern province of Guangdong, China, killed four people, and ten more are missing, Chinese state media reported Monday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

World's biggest nickel producer to transfer some production to China

Russia’s Norilsk Nickel is looking to increase its presence in the Asian country due to Western sanctions, according to its CEO

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant -- Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

Maldives president's pro-China party win control of parliament

People’s National Congress wins 65 of 93 seats in landslide victory

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia's military during his visit

He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

The Week in Pictures: A bolt of lightning in China, cars stranded in Dubai floods

Discover the stories behind last week’s key events with this collection of photos that is refreshed weekly via @straits_times https://str.sg/viz-pix-apr22-2024

The Straits Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Opinion | A Shaky World Order: Can India Navigate A Russia-China-Iran Axis?

India may find it hard to balance its deepening ties with the West and the emerging partnership between China, Russia and Iran. A Cold War-style confrontation can be detrimental to India's approach of multi-alignment and strategic autonomy.

NDTV - Opinion - 3 days ago

TikTok's Real Owners: China Orders Apple to Censor Popular Messaging Apps Including WhatsApp, Telegram

China has reportedly ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram, among other popular messaging apps, from its iPhone app store in order to comply with the Chinese Communist Party's censorship demand.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US

There is less than meets the eye in headlines showing ASEAN has tilted toward Beijing in its rivalry with Washington.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 5 days ago

China's stressed and overworked youth skip the tea and reach for coffee

Lattes drizzled with pork sauce or spiked with the liquor baijiu pop up on menus as coffee companies battle for dominance in the surging Chinese market.

NBC News - World - 5 days ago

Hiring is hot for government and health care jobs. These sectors boosted San Diego's employment gains

The San Diego region gained about 4,400 jobs in March. The demand for registered nurses leads local job openings.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Business - 5 days ago

China's EV industry is going global. Why that has Tesla and other carmakers worried

A flood of cheap Chinese electric car exports has raised the specter of another trade war with the U.S. And it has Tesla worried.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

US has found a surprising military frontier against Russia and China

The influence of Africa-US military pacts is likely to wane as multipolar world allows the continent turn to alternative strategic partners

Russia Today - Opinion - 5 days ago

15% Enlisted Pay Hike, Other Proposed Quality-of-Life Improvements Get Big Boost from House Lawmakers -- The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of...

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act would enact most of the key recommendations from the military quality-of-life report released last week by a committee subpanel, including giving junior enlisted service members a 15% raise.

Military.com - Opinion - 6 days ago

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China

Apple has taken WhatsApp, Threads and others off the App Store in China, in response to a government request.

Independent UK - Technology - 6 days ago

Apple has new competitor in China

Tim Cook would like to make us think that everything is going well for his Apple company in China but that might not be the case.At the opening of a new store in Shanghai's Jing'an district, a...

International The News - Business - 6 days ago

Apple removes popular messaging apps in China

The iPhone maker says it was ordered by Beijing to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Telegram, and Signal from the local marketplace

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

China's highflying EV industry is going global. Why that has Tesla and other carmakers worried

A flood of cheap Chinese electric car exports has raised the specter of another trade war with the U.S. And it has Tesla worried.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 6 days ago

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store per govt order

Tech giant Apple has pulled Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads applications from its App Store in China on orders from the country's internet...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 6 days ago

London Covid booster programme to launch on Monday

People aged over 75 or with a weak immune system urged to come forward

Evening Standard - Health - 6 days ago

Brazil boosts protection of Amazon mangroves with new reserves in Pará state

The new extractive reserves allow resident populations to engage in traditional and sustainable extractive practices such as fishing and hunting, while keeping out big businesses, such as commercial aquaculture or logging.

Mongabay - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store On Beijing's Order

The move comes as the House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on a bill, which would compel the Chinese internet company ByteDance to divest its popular video app TikTok, or else face a ban in the U.S.

International Business Times - Technology - 6 days ago

New Biden Rule Boosts Conservation On Public Lands

The changes are a marked shift for a federal agency that environmentalists have long derided as the “Bureau of Livestock and Mining.”

Huffington Post - Science - 6 days ago

Two more black-footed ferrets are cloned, boosting hopes of saving an endangered species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says two more black-footed ferrets have been cloned from the genes used for the first clone of an endangered species in the U.S.

AP News - Science - 7 days ago

NASA chief says 'secretive' China is hiding military projects in space

NASA administrator Bill Nelson has told a US budget committee it is "incumbent" on the US to get to the moon before China plans to.

Sky News - Technology - 7 days ago

China Dumps More US Debt as Foreign Holdings Hit Record High

Japan is still the largest holder, while Belgium was the top buyer in February.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

How China is trying to turn Xinjiang from concentration camp into tourist paradise

Overall, the accelerated and intensified assimilation program appears to have worked, and the authorities seem to have loosened the reins.

Global Voices - Politics - 7 days ago

China wants to literally dig its way around geopolitical challenges

A canal funded by Beijing will reduce regional reliance on Vietnam, a fellow communist state and a traditional rival

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Shunned by the West, this African country has found a new friend – and it's not China

In its bid to dodge the American economic bullet, Uganda seeks new partnerships beyond China. In India, it may see such potential

Russia Today - Opinion - 8 days ago

6 ENERGY BOOSTERS TO HELP BEAT THE MIDDAY SLUMP, FROM A NUTRITION EXPERT

Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist in California, shared six tips for keeping energy levels high throughout the day and beating the midday slump.

Fox News - Health - 8 days ago

Germans must work more to boost weak economy, BDA, Deutsche Bank say

As the long-term growth potential of the German economy has declined substantially over the past years and decades, longer working hours and later retirement were needed to increase growth, business leaders said on Tuesday (16 April).

Euractiv - Business - 8 days ago

EU leaders to urge combating 'overregulation' to boost bloc's competitiveness

EU leaders meeting in Brussels will call for the bloc’s competitiveness to be boosted primarily by easing regulatory requirements and leveraging the power of private capital, according to the latest draft conclusions of the 17-18 April summit and a senior EU official familiar with the discussions.

Euractiv - Business - 8 days ago

The United States and China are expected to win the most medals at the Paris Olympics

The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 days.

Stars and Stripes - Sports - 8 days ago

'West v China' as island nation holds vote that could shape region

Solomon Islands’ election overshadowed by secretive deals, disinformation and Beijing’s growing influence

Telegraph UK - World - 9 days ago

China reportedly tells telecom firms to phase out foreign chips in blow to Intel, AMD -- April 12, 2024

Beijing has ramped up efforts to replace Western-made technology with domestic alternatives amid Sino-U.S. trade tensions

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 9 days ago

China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness persisted. The world’s second-largest economy expanded at a 5.3% annual pace in January-March, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of about 4.8%.

AP News - Business - 9 days ago

Film & TV -- How the Phoenix Film Festival works to boost Arizona's film scene

More than just a way to watch movies, Phoenix Film Festival aims to support filmmakers of all ages and help them to connect.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 9 days ago

SpaceX launch from Cape marks record turnaround time with record booster reflight

If SpaceX manages a Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral tonight, it will come less than three days since the last rocket blasted off from the same launch pad, setting a new turnaround record while using a first-stage booster for a record-setting 20th flight.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 11 days ago

How Third Point and Saddle Point may help boost margins at Advance Auto Parts

The two activists recently picked up three board seats at the auto parts retailer.

CNBC - Opinion - 12 days ago

U.S.-China competition to build drone swarms could fuel global arms race, analysts say

U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which AI-equipped drones swarm like bees to overwhelm an enemy.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 12 days ago

Volkswagen to invest additional 2.5 bn euros in China

Shanghai: German carmaking giant Volkswagen Group said Thursday it would invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to expand its operations in China as...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 14 days ago

China, a global coal boom and its 'unacceptable' climate consequences

In 2021 China promised to "strictly control" new coal power. Two years later, it surged, Global Energy Monitor found, fuelling fears about further emissions just as they should be tumbling. But the new capacity may not be used, and other countries need to step up too, GEM said.

Sky News - Top Stories - 14 days ago

China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank

China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

From solar to EVs: How China is overproducing green tech

China is facing more scrutiny from the West over its aggressive export practices — overcapacity and huge subsidies. The US and EU are working to ensure their clean-energy sectors aren't wiped out by unfair competition.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 15 days ago

Austin tells Congress Israel is taking steps to boost aid to Gaza as lawmakers question US support

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. are urging Capitol Hill to support the Pentagon’s $850 billion budget for 2025 as questions remain as to whether lawmakers will support current spending needs for Israel or Ukraine

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 16 days ago

Philippine media groups condemn China's claim of 'manipulated' coverage of maritime tension

"The journalists who join these missions risk their lives in the face of unwanted aggression to bring the unvarnished truth to light."

Global Voices - Politics - 16 days ago

U.S. foes exploit Trump's divisiveness with fake MAGA accounts; China adopts Russian tactics

Rachel Maddow looks at how China has learned to take advantage of Donald Trump's divisiveness within American society by mimicking his supporters online using techniques that were successful for Russia in the 2016 election. Tiffany Hsu, technology reporter for The New York Times, joins to discuss how China is stepping up its disinformation game.

NBC News - Technology - 23 days ago

How Apple and US-China tensions ultimately led to closure of Orbotech division

Five years after its acquisition by US company KLA, the flat panel display division at Orbotech is set to be closed, with the initial number of 100 layoffs expected to double by the end of the year

YNET News - Business - 30 days ago

Taiwan has a 'delegation' at China's National People's Congress

The fake representatives are another example of absurdist dramas Beijing creates for itself.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

How ValueAct may help boost margins at this Japanese medical device company

ValueAct Capital has a stake in Nihon Kohden. The firm's approach with Olympus and JSR may give an indication of how ValueAct will move forward from here.

CNBC - Opinion - 3 months ago

China, Vietnam hail upgrade of ties; agree to boost security efforts

The leaders of China and Vietnam hailed as "strategic" on Wednesday their decision to strengthen ties and be part of a community with a "shared future".

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Second cold wave envelops China's Beijing in snow, ice

Heavy snow, blizzards and plunging temperatures swept northern China in what could be one of its most severe cold snaps in December, spurring authorities in the capital to halt train services, shut schools and tell people to stay home.

Reuters - Environment - 4 months ago

Moody's puts China on downgrade warning as growth, property pressures mount

Ratings agency Moody's slapped a downgrade warning on China's credit rating on Tuesday, saying costs to bail out local governments and state firms and control its property crisis would weigh on the world's No. 2 economy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

China's LandSpace readies satellite launch with methane-fuelled rocket

Beijing-based LandSpace Technology, one of China's private space companies, is preparing to launch satellite payloads to orbit in a key commercial test of its methane and liquid oxygen fuelled rocket.

Reuters - Science - 4 months ago

Forest restoration to boost biomass doesn't have to sacrifice tree diversity

Tropical forests the world over are in trouble. Vast swaths have been razed to the ground, lost forever, and studies indicate that at least 10% of those that remain standing are severely degraded. As humanity tries to backpedal on the destruction we’ve wrought, restoring degraded areas to their former glory through tree planting and forestry […]

Mongabay - Environment - 4 months ago

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in third quarter from 6.3% in the second

The world’s second-largest economy grew 4.9% year-over-year in the July-September quarter, beating the 4.5% forecast by analysts but slowing from the 6.3% growth in the previous quarter, according to official data released Wednesday

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 8 months ago

China uses higher education to increase its influence in North Macedonia

"Probably the most important and long-term strategy for anchoring China’s soft power in North Macedonia is the opening of the Confucius Institute in Skopje, at the oldest and most renowned public university, Ss. Cyril and Methodius in 2013."

Global Voices - Science - 9 months ago

TikTok attorney: China can't get U.S. data under Project Texas

A top attorney for TikTok defended a plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China.

Houston Chronicle - Technology - 1 year ago

China Publishes, Then Deletes Report of Potential Alien Signals

Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Gizmodo - Science - 1 year ago

How Bots and Fake Accounts Push China's Vision of Winter Olympic Wonderland

Online, the country’s propagandists have promoted a vision of the Games free of hostility or controversy. For example: The New York Times and ProPublica have identified over 3,000 inauthentic-looking Twitter accounts that appear in on the effort.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

A Former Hacker's Guide to Boosting Your Online Security

More stolen personal data is available online than ever before. A man who once ran a website that prosecutors called the Amazon of stolen identity information offers his tips on the best ways to protect your data.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

China Unleashed Its Propaganda Machine on Peng Shuai's #MeToo Accusation. Her Story Still Got Out.

Chinese propaganda officials have tried to shape the global discussion of the tennis player Peng Shuai’s accusations and disappearance, but their top-down strategy has largely stumbled.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

How China Spreads Its Propaganda Version of Life for Uyghurs

Thousands of videos of Uyghurs denying abuses against their community are showing up on Twitter and YouTube. They’re part of an elaborate influence campaign by Chinese officials to counter reports of human rights violations in Xinjiang.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago