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Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing. Blinken raised concern that China is helping Russia to produce tanks, armored vehicles and weapons for its war in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing. Blinken raised concern that China is helping Russia to produce tanks, armored vehicles and weapons for its war in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Breaking down Blinken's trip to China -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

In Beijing, Blinken Says China Attempts To Interfere Upcoming US Elections

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US has seen evidence of Chinese attempts to "influence and arguably interfere" with the upcoming US elections, despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's earlier commitment to not do so, reported CNN.

NDTV - World - 4 hours ago

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

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 - 6 hours ago

Blinken meets with Xi as U.S. and China spar over bilateral and global issues

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising concerns over Russia, Ukraine, Taiwan, opioids and human rights.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 7 hours ago

"China Willing To Cooperate, But...": Xi Jinping Tells Antony Blinken

China is willing to cooperate with the United States, but the cooperation should be a "two-way street", Chinese President Xi Jinping told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the meeting in Beijing on Friday.

NDTV - World - 8 hours ago

After Biden signs TikTok ban into law, ByteDance says it won't sell -- The China-based owner of TikTok is facing a new law that will force it to either sell the wildly popular video platform, or face a U.S. ban.

The China-based owner of TikTok is facing a new law that will force it to either sell the wildly popular video platform, or face a U.S. ban.

CBS News - Business - 9 hours ago

Bird flu outbreaks: WHO weighs in on public health risk

The World Health Organization said on Friday that the current overall public health risk posed by H5N1 bird flu virus is low, but for those with exposure to infected birds or animals the risk of infection is considered low-to-moderate.

CTV News - Health - 9 hours ago

Blinken meets President Xi as US, China spar over Beijing's backing to Russia's Ukraine war

Xi said China is committed to non-alignment but the US should not form small circles – an apparent reference to the AUKUS, (Australia, UK, US) nuclear submarine deal as well as the Quad (US, India, Australia, Japan) which Beijing alleges is aimed at containing its rise.

First Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Zelenskyy says U.S. aid delay let Russia grab initiative'; Blinken warns of sanctions on China firms

Moscow has slammed the new U.S. weapons package for Kyiv, saying it will not bring Ukraine any closer to defeating Russia.

CNBC - Politics - 10 hours ago

China's Steel Oversupply Sparks Global Trade Tensions, Strategic Concerns

‘China’s steel overcapacity is not just an economic issue but a strategic consideration,’ Wang He said.

Epoch Times - Business - 11 hours ago

Antony Blinken takes aim at China's support for Russia's war in Beijing visit -- -

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns on Friday about China's support for Russia's military, one of the many issues threatening to sour the recent improvement in relations between the world's biggest economies.

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Blinken in Beijing: The US tried to turn China against Russia – but did it work? -- ANALYSIS

Washington wants Beijing to disown Moscow so that it is isolated in a potential confrontation

Russia Today - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

If China won't act, we will - Blinken -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia. -- US & Canada

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.

BBC News - World - 12 hours ago

Blinken in Beijing: The US tried to turn China against Russia – but did it work?

Washington wants Beijing to disown Moscow so that it is isolated in a potential confrontation

Russia Today - World - 12 hours ago

Blinken warns China over support for Russia's war efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "serious concern" about China's support for Russia's defense industry on Friday, warning Chinese leaders that Washington could impose sanctions over the matter. Blinken's comments came in Beijing, shortly after he met with Chinese President Xi...

Voice of America - US News - 13 hours ago

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

The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

BBC News - Technology - 13 hours ago

China warns U.S. of 'downward spiral' as Antony Blinken meets with Xi Jinping

In an earlier meeting Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that “negative factors” were building in the relationship between the two superpowers.

NBC News - World - 13 hours ago

Blinken: Russia would struggle in Ukraine without China's support

Secretary of State Blinken spoke in Beijing after a meeting with Chinese President Xi, which included talks on the war between Ukraine and Russia. Blinken stressed that Russia would be unable to succeed in Ukraine without China’s support.

NBC News - World - 14 hours ago

Decoding China: Competing for control over digital future

At this year's Hannover Messe trade fair, it seems obvious that major industrial innovations are no longer possible without China. While exhibitors from China exude optimism, lobby groups plead for pragmatism.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 14 hours ago

2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bail after a court appearance in London

A former researcher working in the U.K. Parliament and another man charged with spying for China have been granted bail after a court appearance in London.

AP News - World - 15 hours ago

Xi tells Blinken US, China should be 'partners, not rivals'

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (Apr 26) told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world's two biggest economies should be "partners, not rivals", but that there were a "number of issues" to be resolved in their relations. Blinken, in China for the

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

NATO responsible for Ukraine crisis – China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has rebuked NATO for trying to blame the Ukraine conflict on Beijing

Russia Today - World - 15 hours ago

U.S., China to hold first AI talks within 'weeks' amid ongoing stalemate over TikTok

The U.S. and China will hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence within the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

CNBC - US News - 15 hours ago

U.S., China to hold first AI talks within 'weeks' amid ongoing TikTok stalemate

The U.S. and China will hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence within the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

CNBC - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

China's Car Makers Readying to Flood the West with Cheap EVs

Do you drive a China-made electric vehicle (EV)? If the answer is "no" then Beijing would like to think one day you will have little choice but to answer "yes."

Breitbart - Technology - 16 hours ago

Here's what makes Blinken's job in China so difficult

“Overcapacity” and “dual-purpose trade” are catchphrases to hide the fact that Washington is getting trounced in the economy of the future

Russia Today - Opinion - 16 hours ago

China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road -- After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."

After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."

CBS News - World - 16 hours ago

Five cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving

China's vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show.

Washington Times - Technology - 17 hours ago

Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi as U.S., China spar over bilateral and global issues

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, warning of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations as the United States a

Washington Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Xi tells Blinken US, China must be 'partners, not rivals

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world's two biggest economies should be "partners, not rivals", but that there were a "number of issues" to be resolved in their relations.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 17 hours ago

In Beijing, Blinken raises US concerns about China's support for Russia

BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns on Friday (Apr 26) about China's support for Russia's military, one of the many issues threatening to sour the recent improvement in relations between the world

Channel NewsAsia - World - 18 hours ago

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

The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

BBC News - Business - 18 hours ago

China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US

Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm. US President Biden recently signed a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the US if it is not sold.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 18 hours ago

Seven million charging stations and cheap electricity: Why EV sales in China are accelerating ahead of Europe

While subsidies, tax breaks, cheap loans and investment are driving EV sales in China, most of its carmakers are loss making

Irish Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

China Warns Blinken Against US Pressure In Top-level Talks

China's foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a "downward spiral", as the visiting secretary of state raised concerns on issues including support for Russia.

International Business Times - World - 19 hours ago

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations

The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and both men warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 22 hours ago

Russia's Putin Plans to Visit China in May

Beijing and Moscow declared a ‘no limits’ partnership in February 2022, just days before Russian forces invaded Ukraine.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

China skips red-carpet welcome for Blinken, whose visit prompts cynicism

US secretary of state arrives in China on same day President Joe Biden signs bill into law that includes Taiwan military aid and pushes TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its US operations

Voice of America - US News - 1 day ago

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

With growing mistrust between the the U.S. and China, an election between President Biden and Donald Trump looks like a lose-lose scenario for China.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

Putin Says Plans To Visit China In May

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, his first planned trip abroad since re-election as Moscow seeks deeper ties with Beijing.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Buyer's Market: Experts Ponder What Company Could Buy China's TikTok Preventing Ban

While President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday that would force Chinese tech giant ByteDance to sell TikTok in nine months or else be banned in the United States, the question of who could actually swoop in and buy the social media platform remains.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Nothing off the table in US response to China overcapacity, Yellen says

U.S. concerned about global markets being flooded with electric vehicles, clean energy goods

Voice of America - World - 1 day ago

China threatens US with response to missile deployment

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

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

China Defends its Involvement in Antigua after Newsweek Article

China's involvement in Antigua has always been for the benefit of its people and is not targeted at any other country, the embassy spokesperson said.

Newsweek - World - 1 day 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 - World - 1 day ago

In south China, silkworm farmers reel from deadly floods

Qingyuan, China: Hose in hand, 40 year old Zhu Huangyi cleans a small concrete room once home to his silkworms, two thirds of which were lost in deadl...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Bird flu outbreak attacks US: Here's explanation

Outbreaks of Avian flu have been reported in a poultry facility in Michigan and a Texas egg producer this week.Infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching Bird flu from a...

International The News - Health - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Giant fossil footprints lead to megaraptor dinosaur discovery in China

Fujianipus yingliangi was a giant relative of velociraptors made famous in Jurassic Park

Independent UK - Science - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

China is 'moving at breathtaking speed in space,' Space Force general says in Tokyo

U.S. Space Command’s new leader warned of China’s rapidly advancing space capabilities this week following meetings with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day 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 - World - 1 day 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 - 2 days 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 - Technology - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 2 days 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 - 3 days 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 - 3 days 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 - Politics - 3 days 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - Opinion - 4 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 - 4 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 - Environment - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 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 - 7 days ago

Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Massive Trader Joe's Recall

Trader Joe's is calling on customers who purchased Infinite Herbs Organic Basil to discard the product or return it to the store amid a salmonella outbreak.

Newsweek - Health - 8 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 - 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 - 9 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 - 10 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 - 10 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 - 14 days ago

China reportedly tells telecom firms to phase out foreign chips in blow to Intel, AMD

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

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 14 days ago

More than 1,000 measles cases recorded in England since current outbreak began

Nearly two-thirds of measles cases since the start of October 2023 have been in children aged 10 and under.

Evening Standard - Health - 15 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 - 15 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 - 15 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 - 17 days ago

Vaccinating migrants like US children would have prevented disease outbreaks at Chicago shelters: experts

The outbreak of measles and tuberculosis at Chicago migrant shelters could have been avoided if migrants were made follow the same health rules as U.S. citizens, doctors say.

Fox News - Health - 20 days ago

Egg production halts in Texas, Michigan amid bird flu outbreak

The leading U.S. fresh egg producer announced on Tuesday a temporary production halt at a Texas plant due to bird flu found in chickens. Officials also...

Daily Sabah - Health - 23 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 - 24 days ago

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

Fox News - Health - 25 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 - 1 month 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

Florida Battles School Outbreaks of Measles and Meningitis

Florida health officials are warning parents to monitor their children as outbreaks of measles and meningitis spread through schools. An 11-year-old boy has died of meningitis in the state.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month 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

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

WHO chief admits key error it made at start of Covid outbreak

Soumya Swaminathan has expressed regret at the WHO’s early stance on airborne transmission

Independent UK - Health - 1 year 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

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