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FBI Director: TikTok Endangers USA’s National Security
In a statement underscoring growing concerns over national security, FBI Director Christopher Wray has declared that the popular social media app TikTok poses a significant risk to the United States. According to reports from France Press, Wray's remarks come amidst heightened scrutiny and legislative action aimed at addressing the app's alleged ties to the Chinese government.
Tensions between Beijing and Washington irk US companies
Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released on April 23.
China's Economy Surges with 5.3% Growth in First Quarter
China's economy experienced robust growth in the first quarter of 2024, defying market expectations and signaling resilience amid challenges in the property market. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the world's second-largest economy expanded by 5.3% on an annual basis, surpassing forecasts for GDP growth of 4.6%.
China pushes back at US overcapacity concerns as Yellen wraps visit
Beijing's commerce minister dismissed as "groundless" U.S. concerns that a surge of low-cost Chinese exports posed a risk to global markets, as Washington's Treasury chief on Monday wrapped up a visit aimed in part at addressing the issue.
TikTok is its own worst enemy
SAN FRANCISCO - I was really rooting for TikTok.
In 2020, when the Trump administration first tried to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk having it shut down, I argued that banning TikTok in the United States would do more harm than good.
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Pro-China Politician Elected Speaker in Taiwan
Following the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) recent win of an unprecedented third term in office, Taiwan's legislature has elected Han Kuo-yu, a politician aligned with the China-friendly opposition Kuomintang (KMT), as its new speaker. The appointment signals a divided government in Taiwan, with potential regional implications.
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US Lawmakers Grill TikTok CEO Over China Ties
TikTok CEO Shou Chew found himself at the center of a heated exchange with US lawmakers as they probed the social media giant's connections to China, particularly its parent company ByteDance. Lawmakers questioned the extent of access granted to the Chinese government, raising concerns about potential influence on TikTok's operations and content policies, as reported by CNN.
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China knew, the White House remained silent: 7 million died
The statement came based on the latest report of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the United States House of Representatives, in which it was pointed out that such behavior of China cost the world crucial time to prepare defenses against the pandemic.
Baidu rolls out ChatGPT rival to public
China's Baidu rolled out its ChatGPT rival ERNIE Bot to the public yesterday, in a major leap for the country's tech sector as it aims to cash in on the artificial intelligence gold rush.
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Leading Chinese Scientist: Don't rule out COVID-19 coming from a Lab
The possibility that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, may have escaped from a laboratory should not be ruled out. This is what the former head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control says in an interview with the BBC.