Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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US Revokes Licenses for Intel, Qualcomm to Sell Chips to China's Huawei Amid National Security Concerns
The United States government has revoked licenses that allowed Huawei Technologies Co. to purchase semiconductors from American companies Qualcomm Inc. and Intel Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. The move is part of the Biden administration's efforts to curtail China's access to a broad range of semiconductor technology and comes amid growing pressure from Republican lawmakers to take a tougher stance against Huawei and other Chinese tech companies. 
The United States government has revoked licenses that allowed Huawei Technologies Co. to purchase semiconductors from American companies Qualcomm Inc. and Intel Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. The move is part of the Biden administration's efforts to curtail China's access to a broad range of semiconductor technology and comes amid growing pressure from Republican lawmakers to take a tougher stance against Huawei and other Chinese tech companies. -
China Suspected in Cyber Attack on UK Ministry of Defence Payroll System
The United Kingdom is grappling with an escalating cyber war as suspicions point towards China's involvement in a recent hack of the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) payroll system. The breach, which compromised sensitive details of armed forces personnel, has raised concerns about the growing threat posed by China's sophisticated cyber espionage operations. 
The United Kingdom is grappling with an escalating cyber war as suspicions point towards China's involvement in a recent hack of the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) payroll system. The breach, which compromised sensitive details of armed forces personnel, has raised concerns about the growing threat posed by China's sophisticated cyber espionage operations. -
TikTok Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Citing First Amendment Violations Over Forced Sale or Ban
TikTok has initiated a legal challenge against the U.S. government, seeking to halt the enforcement of a recent law that mandates its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to either sell the app or face a nationwide ban. 
TikTok has initiated a legal challenge against the U.S. government, seeking to halt the enforcement of a recent law that mandates its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to either sell the app or face a nationwide ban. -
China's Property Market Sees Sharp Decline in May Day Home Sales
China's real estate sector faced a significant setback during the recent May Day holiday period, with average daily home sales plummeting by 47% compared to the previous year, according to a private survey released on Monday. The data, compiled by the China Index Academy, indicates a worrying trend of declining demand in the housing market, prompting calls for urgent policy interventions to stabilize the industry. 
China's real estate sector faced a significant setback during the recent May Day holiday period, with average daily home sales plummeting by 47% compared to the previous year, according to a private survey released on Monday. The data, compiled by the China Index Academy, indicates a worrying trend of declining demand in the housing market, prompting calls for urgent policy interventions to stabilize the industry. -
Macron and von der Leyen Press China's Xi on Trade Imbalances and Ukraine During Paris Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade imbalances and ensure fair competition during talks in Paris on Monday, as part of Xi's first visit to Europe in five years. The discussions also focused on diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. 
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade imbalances and ensure fair competition during talks in Paris on Monday, as part of Xi's first visit to Europe in five years. The discussions also focused on diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. -
Taiwan Monitors Increased Chinese Military Activity as Tensions Escalate
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, marking the second "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week and raising tensions in the region. 
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, marking the second "joint combat readiness patrol" in a week and raising tensions in the region. -
Catastrophic Highway Collapse in Southern China Results in 48 Fatalities Amid Heavy Rains
the collapse of a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway early Wednesday has led to the death of 48 people, with 30 others injured. The collapse, which occurred during the peak travel period of the five-day May Day holiday, saw vehicles plummet down a steep embankment, compounding the national tragedy. 
the collapse of a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway early Wednesday has led to the death of 48 people, with 30 others injured. The collapse, which occurred during the peak travel period of the five-day May Day holiday, saw vehicles plummet down a steep embankment, compounding the national tragedy. -
US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Firms for Supporting Russia's Military Amid Ukraine War
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting more than 300 entities, including over a dozen Chinese companies, for their alleged support of Russia's military and defense industry amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. 
The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting more than 300 entities, including over a dozen Chinese companies, for their alleged support of Russia's military and defense industry amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. -
Catastrophic Highway Collapse in Southern China Results in 24 Fatalities
A section of a highway in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, tragically collapsed, causing vehicles to plunge and resulting in at least 24 deaths. This catastrophic incident underscores ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. A section of a highway in Meizhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, tragically collapsed, causing vehicles to plunge and resulting in at least 24 deaths. This catastrophic incident underscores ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in regions prone to extreme weather conditions. -
Philippine Vessels Damaged by Chinese Water Cannons in Latest South China Sea Clash
In a recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China's coast guard of damaging two of its vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, rejecting Beijing's claim that it had expelled the ships from the area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries over the strategically important waterway. 
In a recent escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China's coast guard of damaging two of its vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, rejecting Beijing's claim that it had expelled the ships from the area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has further strained the already tense relationship between the two countries over the strategically important waterway.
