TikTok’s fate in the US has improved immensely after the election of Donald Trump to a second presidential term, according to industry observers and insiders, as the valuation of the app’s Chinese owner ByteDance swells. The future of the embattled short-video platform is “a lot brighter than it was” after Trump’s win, said Cameron Johnson, … Read more
Beijing’s top official handling trade and economic affairs talks with the United States inspected major container ports in China’s top exporting province on Sunday, amid concerns over the potential impact of US president-elect Donald Trump’s trade policies. During his visits to Nansha Port in the city of Guangzhou and Shekou Port in the city of … Read more
Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings added more than 3,000 jobs in the third quarter, in a sign that the country’s most valuable technology company is on a new growth trajectory after the industry was beset by downsizing in recent years. The Shenzhen-based company had 108,823 employees by the end of September, up 3 per cent … Read more
Taiwan is exploring the possibility of acquiring F-35 fighter jets and other advanced US weaponry, but pundits doubt the plan will get past Washington’s long-held concerns about military technology leaking into the hands of the People’s Liberation Army. According to a recent Financial Times report, Taipei has reached out to president-elect Donald Trump’s team about … Read more
Beijing is set to spend 33 billion yuan (US$4.6 billion) building a 12-inch wafer fabrication facility, led by state-owned enterprises and funds, marking another step in China’s efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production Leading firms involved in the new facility include Beijing Yandong Microelectronics (YDME), which is listed on Shanghai’s Star Market, and BOE Technology, … Read more
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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hyogo Prefecture, nestled between verdant mountains and pristine seas, offers a culinary adventure that extends far beyond its famous Kobe beef. With premium seafood like Kasumi red snow crab, Akashi sea bream, and Awaji conger eel, it’s no wonder that food enthusiasts flock … Read more
In Minnesota, Maggie Habashy faces a daily struggle with a rare and potentially fatal condition known as exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA), as reported by Fox 9. For Habashy, even moderate physical exertion can trigger severe reactions, from intense itching and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This rare condition, which affects an estimated 0.05% of the population, forces … Read more
China’s system of cultivating talent needs an overhaul if it is to serve Beijing’s ambitions to be an education power, while its universities lag far behind their peers in international appeal, the top legislature has heard. Education Minister Huai Jinpeng told a meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee last week that the … Read more
China’s Chancay, Peru port project The Chinese-funded megaport in Chancay, Peru, may reshape Pacific trade, but has also made the United States uneasy. This two-part series looks at the development of the project, its impact on global trade, its social cost and the implications for the whole of the South American continent. Updated: 12 Nov, … Read more
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It’s no secret that exercise is essential for health and well-being. Whether it be a regular or intense weekend workout, the benefits are quite similar, according to new research. Both workout routines were found to reduce risks across the full spectrum of human disease, including hypertension, diabetes, mood disorders and kidney disease. Let’s take a … Read more
