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Focus sharpens on China’s tech - Roll Call

The measure to force TikTok's divestiture is part of an expanding effort aimed at severing China's tech ties to the United States.

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Hong Kong Lawmakers Push For Controversial National Security Legislation

Hong Kong lawmakers debate a national security law to suppress dissent, raising concerns about eroding civil liberties and potential restrictions on reside...

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TikTok And Its 'Secret Sauce' Caught In US-China Tussle

As a US campaign to sever TikTok from its Chinese parent heads to the Senate, analysts say Beijing's response to a forced sale of the app -- and its 'secret sauce' algorithm -- will be clear: Hands off.

International Business Times

China's FM Wang Begins Diplomatic Blitz In New Zealand

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a rare visit to New Zealand on Monday, stressing the need to work with "friends" in the face of the "tumultuous international situation".

International Business Times

For many Chinese, there are ‘more important things’ than Taiwan unification

Beijing has not ruled out using force to annex Taiwan, but there is little appetite for war among Chinese people.

Al Jazeera

Philippine Rise: A Potentially Resource-Rich Ridge Outside SCS That Chinese Vessels 'Intruded'

The Philippines has been pushing back against Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea through diplomatic channels, but the Philippine Rise may be a different story as the country's leader has been braver in recent comments about Beijing's aggression in Philippine territory – perhaps triggered by the Philippines' long history…

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US Ambassador Says Beijing Stance On TikTok Ban 'Supremely Ironic'

The US ambassador to China said Friday that Beijing's position on a potential TikTok ban in the United States was "supremely ironic" given the ruling Communist Party's censorship of online platforms within its borders.

International Business Times

Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what’s next?

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could force TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest from the firm.

Al Jazeera

China Says US TikTok Vote Follows 'Logic Of A Bandit'

China on Thursday slammed the approval of a US bill that would ban TikTok unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, blasting Washington's "bandit" mentality and vowing Beijing would "take all necessary measures" to protect the interests of its companies overseas.

International Business Times

China may be facing too many economic obstacles to hit its ambitious growth target for 2024

Fighting deflation, a sinking property market and weak internal demand, Beijing has set itself a challenging goal in 2024

The Guardian - AU

Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.

AAP

Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Australia locked in hours after Beijing signals wine tariff lift

Canberra expected to push for removal of remaining trade impediments after Wang Yi arrives next week

The Guardian - AU

What Is ByteDance, The TikTok Parent In US Crosshairs?

From its birth in a Beijing apartment 12 years ago, ByteDance grew into one of the world's biggest tech firms -- best known in most countries as the creator of TikTok.

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China Warns Proposed TikTok Ban Will 'Come Back To Bite' US

Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would "inevitably come back to bite the United States".

International Business Times

Huge Blast Kills One, Injures 22 In Northern China

A huge suspected gas explosion at a restaurant killed one person and injured 22 more on the outskirts of Beijing during Wednesday rush hour, state media reported, causing severe damage to buildings.

International Business Times

'Shen Yun' Slides Anti-Beijing Message Into Colourful Dance

An image of a dancer balancing on the words "China Before Communism" looms over Parisian commuters catching the morning metro, signalling the annual return of Shen Yun, a controversial spectacle of traditional Chinese dance mixed with vehement criticism of Beijing and conservative rhetoric.

Al Jazeera

Five key takeaways from China’s annual meeting of parliament

China is turning to ‘future technologies’ to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers’ struggles.

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The Guardian - UK

Rare glimpse inside China’s halls of power as Beijing hosts major political event amid high security

‘Two Sessions’, the country’s most high-profile political forum, is open to the world, but protests in Beijing will meet with a tough response

France 24

Malaysia Airlines MH370 flight disappearance: 10 years on and still no closure

A decade ago, a Boeing Triple Seven with 239 people onboard, disappeared without a trace en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. "Good Night, Malaysian Three Seven Zero" was the last radio call from the pilot and no distress call was ever made in what became one of aviation's biggest…

WEKU

A decade later, parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 still ask about their children

Friday is the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of flight MH370. The Boeing 777 left Malaysia bound for Beijing with 239 people on board, but took a sharp turn south and fell off the radar.

The Hindu

Reincarnation and realpolitik keeps Dalai Lama’s succession in dilemma

Keeping Beijing on its toes, he has alternatively suggested that his reincarnation could be a girl for the first time, or that he might be the last Dalai Lama.

International Business Times

Exiled Tibetans Guard Heritage From 'Cultural Genocide'

From teaching centuries-old crafts to cataloguing their language, exiled Tibetans guard the cultural identity of a homeland most have neither seen nor dare visit, and where they say Beijing is eradicating their heritage.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong prepares tough new national security punishments

New bill includes lengthy prison terms for offences such as treason and longer sentences for acts deemed to be sedition.

Al Jazeera

Ten years after MH370 disappeared, what do we know?

Despite extensive air and sea searches the Boeing 777-200, which disappeared on a flight to Beijing, has not been found.

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