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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Safe Driving, Strong Borders: The Biden Administration's Move to Secure the Roads

It's a no-brainer that connected vehicles have brought about numerous benefits, such as improved safety and enhanced navigation. However, this influx of technology has also brought forth new and escalating threats to our national security. The Biden administration has taken a crucial step to address

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Sep 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Cars Under Threat: US Proposes Ban on Vehicles with Chinese and Russian Tech

The United States is on the brink of taking a bold step to safeguard its national security. On Monday, the Commerce Department will propose a ban on the sale and import of smart vehicles that use specific Chinese or Russian technology. The move comes after a thorough investigation revealed a range o

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

Smart Car Restrictions: A Move for National Security or Protectionism?

The US Commerce Department has proposed a ban on the sale and import of smart vehicles that use specific Chinese or Russian technology due to national security concerns. This decision was made after a government investigation found that these technologies pose a range of national security risks, inc

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

A Life Lost in the Shadows of History

In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, a senseless act of violence shook the community when a 10-year-old Japanese student was stabbed on his way to school. The incident occurred on the anniversary of the 1931 Mukden incident, a date that still bears the scars of Japan's occupation of Manchuria.

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

TikTok's 'Staggering' Consequences: A Battle for Free Speech in the US

The US divest-or-ban law, signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year, has sent shockwaves through the social media world, with TikTok at the center of the controversy. The law, which requires TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent, ByteDance, by January 19, 2025, has sparked a heated debate a

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

The TikTok Conundrum: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Battle Over Chinese Propaganda

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, concerns about the spread of propaganda and disinformation have reached a fever pitch. In the midst of this media maelstrom, TikTok, the popular social media platform, has found itself at the center of a heated debate over its supposed ties to the Ch

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

US Companies in China: A Record-Low in Profits Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Slow Growth

The recent reports from the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China paint a bleak picture for US companies operating in China. The record-low profits and dwindling optimism among American businesses in China are a stark reminder of the challenges

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Record Low Profits: US Companies in China Face Uncertain Future Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Slowdown

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has published a report revealing that US companies in China are experiencing record-low profits, with a staggering 66% of 306 polled companies reporting profitability in 2023. This figure is a stark contrast to the 80% reported in 2020, indicating a signi

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Great Escape: Philippines Makes a Run for It in the Disputed South China Sea

In a move that has sent shockwaves across the region, the Philippines has withdrawn its coastguard ship, the Teresa Magbanua, from the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The vessel had been stationed at the reef since April, but was forced to return to port after a months-long stand-off w

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

China's Corporate Trojan: Unmasking the Communist Party's Latest Spyware

Key Points: A new Chinese law forces US companies to appoint 'employee representatives' with close ties to the Communist Party. These spies could gain access to sensitive internal data and put American jobs at risk. Microsoft is in the crosshairs due to its deep integration into critical infrastruct

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