Category: China
Montana close to becoming first US state to completely ban TikTok
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The proposal would prohibit downloads of the app, and is more sweeping than existing measures to ban the app from government devices. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3216994/montana-close-becoming-first-us-state-completely-ban-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS defence contractors will visit Taiwan in May to bolster bilateral security cooperation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two dozen industry representatives, led by retired US Marine Corps commander, expected to discuss drone technology among other issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3216993/us-defence-contractors-will-visit-taiwan-may-bolster-bilateral-security-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina sanctions senior US lawmaker Michael McCaul for visiting Taiwan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Congressman Michael McCaul met President Tsai Ing-wen and pledged to help provide training for the island’s armed forces and to speed up the delivery of weapons. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3216991/china-sanctions-senior-us-lawmaker-michael-mccaul-visiting-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS-China relations: restart Congressional visits to mainland to revive dialogue and understanding
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With Congress playing a bigger role than ever in the US-China relationship, it is important for Beijing to restart face-to-face interaction with US delegations. Engaging with US lawmakers will not be easy or without…
Read MoreChinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing unveils robotaxi concept car after years of development
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Didi’s push into autonomous driving dates back to 2016 when it set up a dedicated unit, and the robotaxi concept car comes after years of research and development. https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3216954/chinese-ride-hailing-giant-didi-chuxing-unveils-robotaxi-concept-car-after-years-development?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTech war: China’s chip imports slump 23 per cent in the first 3 months as US trade sanctions, supply glut weigh on activity
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China chip imports slump amid supply glut and slower global economy, and as US intensifies its efforts to curtail exports of advanced chips and equipment to China. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3216938/tech-war-chinas-chip-imports-slump-23-cent-first-three-months-us-trade-sanctions-supply-glut-weigh?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina cosies up with Brazil’s Lula on state visit full of deals, diplomacy and South American inroads
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Brazil’s president is in China for four days, and he is expected to meet Xi Jinping on Friday as their countries cement stronger ties in the face of Western tensions. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3216961/china-cosies-brazils-lula-state-visit-full-deals-diplomacy-and-south-american-inroads?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, 21, arrested over leaked intelligence documents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Investigators believe Jack Teixeira, who specialises in intelligence, led the chat group where the highly classified files were posted. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3216956/big-us-intelligence-leak-was-gun-enthusiast-20s-washington-post?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow China uses influence on Russia is key to its ties with Europe, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baerbock says a ‘swift and just’ end to Ukraine war will be top of her agenda when she visits China this week. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216943/how-china-uses-influence-russia-key-its-relationship-europe-german-foreign-minister-annalena?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreQin Gang vows China will work with Uzbekistan on energy and infrastructure and speed up Central Asia train project
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China willing to ‘work closely’ with Uzbekistan before a meeting of Central Asian foreign ministers to discuss situation in neighbouring Afghanistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216927/qin-gang-vows-china-will-work-uzbekistan-energy-and-infrastructure-and-speed-central-asia-train?utm_source=rss_feed
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