Athena Yenko

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  • New Chinese Mandate May Shut Down Apple iMessage And Similar Features
    Apple iPhone
    Apple had been under scrutiny for its alleged reluctance to banned explicit content from being sent through its devices. A possible new requirement coming from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology can possibly shut down any Apple features that may be found in violation.
  • US Spies Detect New Activity At North Korea Nuclear Weapon Facility
    North Korean Rocket
    US spy agencies were reportedly in possession of satellite images proving that North Korea has not stopped creating nuclear weapons despite discussions with the US in June. The said evidence came amidst suspicions that North Korea has planned to deceive the US about the true state of its nuclear arsenals.
  • China’s Radio Warnings In South China Sea Irk The Philippines
    South China Sea
    The Philippines expressed concerns over the growing number of China’s radio warnings against Philippine military patrols over the disputed South China Sea. Meanwhile, Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano was positive that an important South China Sea document will be ready in time for the ASEAN summit in November.
  • US Announces Indo-Pacific Investments Bordering On China’s One Belt One Road Initiative
    US Secretary Of State Michael Pompeo
    US Secretary Of State Michael Pompeo announced $113 million US investments in countries across the Indo-Pacific region. The strategy, however, struck some analysts as something closely similar to China’s One Belt, One Road initiative.
  • Starbucks, Alibaba To Launch On-Demand Coffee Delivery In China
    Starbucks Coffee
    Numerous reports said Starbucks and Alibaba are entering a deal that involved having an online order and coffee delivery method in China. Unnamed sources said the service may start in September this year.
  • China Underscores Commitment To Hong Kong Semi-Autonomy
    Foreign Minister Wang Yi
    Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted China’s commitment to Hong Kong semi-autonomy amidst growing talks on heightening political tensions. He clarified that China will not allow any foreign interference in as far as Hong Kong affairs are the concern.
  • UK’s Jeremy Hunt Highlights China’s Power And Economy As Positive Force In The World
    Jeremy Hunt
    Jeremy Hunt, the UK’s new foreign secretary, said he chose China as his first official international trip because of his country’s high respect of UK-China relations. He met with Wang Yi, the Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
  • China Examines Pee From Sewage To Track Drug Users And Dealers
    Sewage System
    Li Xiqing, an environmentalist from Peking University in Beijing, had been working with police authorities across China in analyzing pee from sewage systems. The analysis was being conducted to trace and arrest drug users and manufacturers in the country.
  • China Gives Philippines Patrol Boats And Rocket-Propelled Grenade Launchers
    Philippine Flag
    China provided the Philippines with brand new military equipment. Commander Jonathan Zata, the Philippine Navy spokesperson, confirmed the donation in a press statement made on Sunday.
  • BMW Increases Prices In China On US-made SUVs
    BMW
    BMW, the German maker of luxury cars, said it will increase pricing of its X5 and X6 SUV models that are being sold in China. The increase came amid China’s implementation of tariffs on as much as $34 billion US imports.
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