| 25.04.2024 21:02
TikTok law sparks Beijing-Washington showdown. What's next?
law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company, ByteDance, in a move that is almost certainly backed by Chinese authorities. The legislation, signed by U.S. President Joe Biden, could allow Washington to target other China-related apps as well, such...
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| 25.04.2024 01:37
Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Campaign Vows to Stay Active
President Joe Biden found himself in a peculiar position last month when a video of him showing off his putting skills at a public golf course in Michigan went viral on TikTok. The video captured a friendly putting competition between Biden and 13-year-old Hurley "HJ" Coleman IV, with both players...
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| 19.04.2024 10:13
Apple Complies with Beijing's Order to Remove WhatsApp from China App Store
Apple has removed the popular messaging apps WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, following an order from the country's internet watchdog citing national security concerns. The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps, both owned by Meta, from the China stor...
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| 28.03.2024 09:40
Xiaomi unveils connected EV in China
Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is venturing into the country's competitive electric car market with the launch of the SU7, a sporty four-door sedan. The tech company, founded in 2010, is set to begin taking orders for the new electric vehicle following a launch e...
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| 25.03.2024 18:44
UK government links China hackers to cyberattack on election watchdog
Britain is set to announce measures against cyber organizations and individuals affiliated with the Chinese government for a series of malicious cyber activities targeting the U.K.'s election watchdog and lawmakers. The Electoral Commission revealed a breach in its system in October 2022, with "hos...
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| 14.03.2024 08:33
US Lawmakers Concerned TikTok is China's Tool
The United States House of Representatives has approved a bill that could potentially lead to a nationwide ban of the popular social media platform TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance does not sell the subsidiary. Lawmakers in the U.S. have expressed concerns about the app's ties t...
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| 07.03.2024 20:18
House bill threatens TikTok ban unless divested from ByteDance
A new bill that could potentially ban TikTok from all US phones and tablets is set for a vote by a key House committee on Thursday. The draft legislation, introduced with bipartisan support, would require TikTok to be spun off from its China-linked parent company, ByteDance, within 165 days. If not...
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| 07.03.2024 02:16
Former Google Engineer Accused of Stealing AI Technology for Chinese Companies
A former software engineer at Google, Linwei Ding, has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China, according to the Justice Department. Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in Newark, California, on fo...
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| 28.02.2024 22:10
Chinese bloggers in exile caution followers of police interrogations
Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile, Wang Zhi'an and Li Ying, have raised concerns about Chinese police investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms. Both known for posting uncensored Chinese news, they have warned their followers to take precautions such as...
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| 09.02.2024 20:59
Former TikTok Executive Files Lawsuit Against Company for Gender and Age Discrimination
Former TikTok executive Katie Puris has filed a lawsuit against the social media platform, alleging gender and age discrimination, as well as retaliation and wrongful termination. Puris, who served as the Global Head of Brand & Creative at TikTok, claims that she was fired in 2022 after making inte...
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| 10.01.2024 15:08
China claims it has cracked Apple Airdrop's encryption to identify senders
In a significant development, Chinese state-backed experts have reportedly discovered a method to identify individuals who use Apple's encrypted AirDrop messaging service. The Beijing municipal government revealed that experts at the Beijing Wangshen Dongjian Justice Appraisal Institute had success...
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| 09.01.2024 20:04
TikTok Restricts Data Tool, Hindering Content Assessment by Critics
In a move that has raised concerns about censorship and political influence, TikTok has restricted access to its Creative Center tool, which allows users to analyze popular videos and trending hashtags on the platform. The tool, which is primarily used by brands and advertisers, no longer allows us...
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| 22.12.2023 22:09
BYD chooses Hungary for its first European electric vehicle factory
China's BYD, one of the world's largest electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturers, will be opening its first European EV production factory in Hungary, according to Hungary's foreign minister, Peter Szijjart?. This move is part of Hungary's efforts to establish itself as a global hub for EV manufacturi...
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| 22.12.2023 22:09
China Introduces Restrictions on Online Gaming with New Draft Rules
China's Gaming Guidelines Cause Stock Plunge for Tencent and NetEase In an effort to maintain control over the virtual economy, China released draft guidelines on Friday aimed at curbing excessive spending on online gaming. As a result, the country's biggest gaming companies, Tencent and NetEase, s...
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| 13.12.2023 11:59
China showcases its homegrown passenger jets in Hong Kong
The Chinese aerospace company, COMAC, showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, marking the first time the aircraft has ventured outside of mainland China. The C919, along with another Chinese-made aircraft, the ARJ21, were displayed at a welcome ceremony held at Hong Ko...
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| 03.12.2023 01:10
US, UK, and Australia Join Forces in High-Tech Pact to Counter China
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with defense chiefs from Australia and the United Kingdom at the U.S. military's defense technology hub in Silicon Valley to strengthen high-tech military cooperation and counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The goal of the meeting was to...
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| 01.12.2023 06:18
Montana Judge Deems TikTok Ban Unconstitutional, Halts Enforcement
Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning the video-sharing app TikTok has been blocked by a federal judge, who deemed the measure unconstitutional. The ruling came as a temporary win for TikTok, as the judge stated that the ban overstepped state power and infringed on the Constitutional rights of...
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