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Hong Kong protest anthem tops iTunes chart after government seeks court ban

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hong kong protest anthem tops itunes chart after government seeks court ban

Hongkongers are rushing to download a popular protest anthem after the Chinese territory’s government filed for a court injunction that could compel US technology giants such as Google and Meta to block access to it. “Glory to Hong Kong”, which was written in 2019 and quickly taken up by the citywide pro-democracy protest movement, topped the local iTunes chart for two days this week despite pro-Beijing politicians warning residents to delete it from their devices. The government’s filing on Monday cited 32 YouTube videos, which could now be blocked and…

Huawei says sorry over private call to EU industry tsar

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This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every weekday and Saturday morning Good morning. We have agreement on a new EU asylum and migration system, struck last night in Luxembourg after seven years of negotiations. Laura has the details. Two pieces for you today that you won’t read anywhere else. First, our competition correspondent reveals that Chinese tech company Huawei called the EU’s industry chief on his private mobile phone just as the bloc…

China to Build Station That Could Spy on U.S. from Cuba, Officials Say

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china to build station that could spy on u s from cuba officials say

China is planning to build a facility in Cuba that U.S. officials are concerned could be capable of spying on the United States by intercepting electronic signals from nearby U.S. military and commercial facilities, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the agreement. Beijing has built listening outposts elsewhere and has a military presence in Cuba, but an eavesdropping station could give China a foothold about 100 miles from the Florida coastline, from which it could potentially conduct surveillance operations against the United States. The proximity of the planned facility…

Chinese-linked businesses and investors seek comeback in India

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chinese linked businesses and investors seek comeback in india

China-linked tech companies are finding ways to break back into India, giving fresh hope to investors that their businesses can overcome trade tensions between the countries and power new growth. Online fashion company Shein has pursued an alternative deal structure to relaunch in India in partnership with Reliance Industries, the country’s biggest listed company. It had been among dozens of Chinese apps banned in 2020 over alleged national security concerns following deadly clashes on India’s border with China. Battlegrounds Mobile India, a shooter game published by the Tencent-backed South Korean…

China-linked businesses and investors seek comeback in India

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china linked businesses and investors seek comeback in india

China-linked tech companies are finding ways to break back into India, giving fresh hope to investors that their businesses can overcome trade tensions between the countries and power new growth. Online fashion company Shein has pursued an alternative deal structure to relaunch in India in partnership with Reliance Industries, the country’s biggest listed company. It had been among dozens of Chinese apps banned in 2020 over alleged national security concerns following deadly clashes on India’s border with China. Battlegrounds Mobile India, a shooter game published by the Tencent-backed South Korean…

Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Caps Biden Effort to Rebuild Ties

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By the time Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken wrapped up a visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, he and Saudi officials had discussed cooperation on a smorgasbord of issues: Iran, Sudan, the Islamic State, regional infrastructure, clean energy and the potential normalization of Saudi-Israel relations. Mr. Blinken gave effusive remarks on the work being done at a news conference in Riyadh: “It is critical for expanding opportunity and driving progress for our people and for people around the world.” It was the type of bonhomie that American officials usually…

Chinese censors take aim at AirDrop and Bluetooth

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chinese censors take aim at airdrop and bluetooth

But soon after Mr Xi secured a third term, Apple released a new version of the feature in China, limiting its scope. Now Chinese users of iPhones and other Apple devices are restricted to a 10-minute window when receiving files from people who are not listed as a contact. After 10 minutes, users can only receive files from contacts. Apple did not explain why the update was first introduced in China, but over the years, the tech giant has been criticised for appeasing Beijing. BBC

China’s guarding of genetic data is a drag on scientific research

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chinas guarding of genetic data is a drag on scientific research

A TEAM OF Chinese-led scientists made international headlines in May with newly published research that showed a surprising result. The Ice Age humans who crossed what is now the Bering Strait and populated North America had origins not only in Siberia, as previously known, but also in coastal China. The work of the team, which included Italian researchers, involved the collection and analysis of 100,000 genetic samples covering modern populations from nearly all of Eurasia, and more than 15,000 ancient samples. It is the kind of painstaking collaborative work that…

The end of Western naivety about China

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the end of western naivety about china

Among Western democratic governments, this is a moment of unhappy clarity about China. Their bleak consensus follows years of naivety and wilful self-delusion about the nature of Xi Jinping’s regime. A changed mood—one of shared, durable gloom—was on display at the latest Stockholm China Forum. This is a gathering of American and European officials, scholars and business types that Chaguan has attended, on and off, since 2008 (Chinese diplomats and scholars attend some sessions). Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not…

For Taiwan’s DPP, an Unprecedented ‘3-peat’ Depends on a Third Party

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for taiwans dpp an unprecedented 3 peat depends on a third party

Advertisement With Taiwan’s January 2024 presidential elections fast approaching, the field of candidates has taken shape. From the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Vice President William Lai seeks to make his party the first in Taiwanese history to win three popular elections in a row. Challenging him from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), former police chief and current New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih hopes that a first KMT presidential victory since 2012 will unlock warmer cross-strait relations with China.  However, the victor of this historic election will likely depend on…