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When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

January 20, 2025

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

finance

Will China's Stable Interest Rates Revive Its Economy?

January 20, 2025

As the Chinese yuan continues to slip, the country's central bank chose not to alter its benchmark lending rates on Monday. The decision comes as the incoming U. S. President Donald Trump is set to take office, a move that's sparked uncertainty in the financial markets. The People's Bank of China (P

business

Elon Musk: Potential Peacemaker in TikTok's US Showdown

January 14, 2025

In the midst of a potential ban on TikTok in the US, China is considering a unique move. They're discussing the possibility of using Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul, as a middleman to broker a deal. The goal? Keep TikTok operating in the US without being forced to shut down. This comes just da

politics

Spy Cases in Taiwan Surge, China's Influence Growing

January 14, 2025

In recent years, Taiwan has faced a dramatic increase in suspected espionage by China. The number of people charged with spying for China has risen significantly, tripling from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, according to Taiwan's security bureau. This increase includes both retired and active members of

politics

China's Navy Steers Clear Intruding Ship

January 9, 2025

China's navy recently had a run-in with a foreign warship that was trying to sneak a peek at their aircraft carrier during a training mission. The Chinese navy isn't messing around when it comes to protecting their ships. The navy reacted swiftly, using one of their advanced destroyers to drive the

health

Chinese Students and Online Health Info: What's the Connection?

January 8, 2025

The Internet is a big part of kids' lives today. But how good are they at using it to learn about health? A recent study in China checked this out. It found that some kids struggle to tell good health info from bad online. They also don't use the Internet much to solve their own health problems. The

politics

China’s Quiet Presence in the Panama Canal: A Strategic Concern

January 7, 2025

You might think the Panama Canal is free from foreign interference, but there’s more going on than meets the eye. While the Panamanian President assures us there are no Chinese soldiers in sight, experts worry about the country’s growing ties with China. It’s not just about troops; it’s about contro

finance

How ESG Rating Conflicts Affect Bank Loans in China

January 7, 2025

In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see

politics

China's Response to Possible US Drone Ban

January 6, 2025

China has strongly reacted to the US considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones. On Thursday, the US Commerce Department hinted at new rules to tackle national security risks posed by foreign drones, particularly those from China and Russia. This move could lead to bans or regulations on

technology

US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Firm Linked to Hackers

January 6, 2025

You know how sometimes you hear about hacking groups that cause trouble? Well, there’s this one in China called Flax Typhoon. They’ve been trying to get into government agencies to steal secret stuff. Recently, the US government said enough is enough and put sanctions on a Chinese company called Int