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Police: Man Accused Of Running ‘Secret Chinese Government Police Station’ In N.Y.C Pleads Guilty
A New York City man accused of running a secret Chinese government police station in Chinatown, Manhattan, has pleaded guilty.
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Federal Court Strikes Down TikTok’s Appeal, Forcing Chinese Parent Company To Sell Or Face Imminent Ban
A federal appeals court reaffirmed TikTok’s federal ban, which is set to take effect in January if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell its ownership.
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China Releases Three U.S. Prisoners Serving Severe Sentences Ahead of Trump’s Return To Washington
The Chinese government has released three Americans with harsh sentences for alleged spying and drug-trafficking, just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take back the White House.
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NATO Military Head Urges Business Leaders To Prepare For Potential ‘Wartime Scenario,’ Urges Extra Ukraine Support
The chair of NATO’s military committee called on business leaders around the globe to prepare for a potential “wartime scenario,” urging them to reconfigure their production lines so as to not solely rely on China or Russia for logistical or production needs.
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Water Supplier American Water Works Says It Was Hit By Cyberattack
American Water Works has reported an unspecified cyberattack on its IT systems on Monday, which supplies drinking water and wastewater services to over 14 million people.
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China’s robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid workers
China is chasing Tesla in the race to build battery-powered humanoids expected to replace human workers building EVs on assembly lines.
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Biden Hikes Tariffs On EVs, Semiconductors, And Other Chinese Imports
President Joe Biden declared on Tuesday that, in an effort to counter what he says are unfair trade practices by its international rival, the White House is raising tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese goods, which includes electric cars (EVs).
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China revokes win for He Jie after investigation into half marathon
All trophies, medals and bonuses will be withdrawn and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
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Japan Frequently Spots Chinese Warships And Coast Guard Vessels Close To Disputed Waters
Chinese coast guard vessels have been cruising by Japanese territorials seas in the East China Sea for weeks, and in recent days, Chinese warships have been approaching Japan’s southwestern islands, according to Japanese officials.
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China announces rules to reduce spending on video games
December 22, 2023 – 6:05 AM PST HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese regulators announced on Friday a wide range of rules aimed…