Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
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China Accuses US and UK of 'Political Manipulation' Over Coordinated Sanctions on Alleged State-Backed Hackers
China has hit back at the United States and the United Kingdom for imposing sanctions over alleged Chinese government-backed cyberattacks, calling the Western allies' move an act of "political manipulation." China has hit back at the United States and the United Kingdom for imposing sanctions over alleged Chinese government-backed cyberattacks, calling the Western allies' move an act of "political manipulation." -
Hong Kong's New Security Law Stirs Global Concern and Local Apprehension
Hong Kong's newly enacted national security legislation, known as Article 23, has ignited a wave of apprehension both within the city and internationally, marking a significant moment in the city's ongoing political saga. Hong Kong's newly enacted national security legislation, known as Article 23, has ignited a wave of apprehension both within the city and internationally, marking a significant moment in the city's ongoing political saga. -
China Advances Tech Self-Reliance, Phasing Out U.S. Chips and Software in Government PCs
Shares of semiconductor giants Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dipped following reports that China will restrict the use of their chips in government computers. Shares of semiconductor giants Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dipped following reports that China will restrict the use of their chips in government computers. -
China Mandates Quicker Loan Approvals to Rescue Private Developers - Report
China is pressing banks to expedite the approval process for new loans directed at the beleaguered private developers, marking a significant pivot in Beijing's strategy to bolster homebuyer confidence and stabilize a market critical to the nation's economic health. China is pressing banks to expedite the approval process for new loans directed at the beleaguered private developers, marking a significant pivot in Beijing's strategy to bolster homebuyer confidence and stabilize a market critical to the nation's economic health. -
PwC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Evergrande Audit Amid $78 Billion Fraud Allegations
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is under scrutiny by Chinese authorities for its role in auditing China Evergrande Group amid allegations of a staggering $78 billion fraud involving the real estate giant, according to Bloomberg News. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is under scrutiny by Chinese authorities for its role in auditing China Evergrande Group amid allegations of a staggering $78 billion fraud involving the real estate giant, according to Bloomberg News. -
US Backs India in Territorial Dispute with China, Opposes Unilateral Attempts to Advance Claims
The United States has firmly rejected China's "unilateral attempts" to advance its territorial claims over the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, weighing in on the escalating dispute between New Delhi and Beijing. T The United States has firmly rejected China's "unilateral attempts" to advance its territorial claims over the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, weighing in on the escalating dispute between New Delhi and Beijing. T -
Hong Kong's New Security Law Sparks Concerns Over City's Future as Global Financial Hub
Hong Kong's passage of the controversial Article 23 security law has drawn sharp criticism from foreign governments, rights groups, and business leaders, who warn that the legislation could erode the city's status as a global financial hub and further undermine civil liberties. Hong Kong's passage of the controversial Article 23 security law has drawn sharp criticism from foreign governments, rights groups, and business leaders, who warn that the legislation could erode the city's status as a global financial hub and further undermine civil liberties. -
China Launches Queqiao-2 Relay Satellite to Support Ambitious Lunar Exploration Program
China has taken a significant step forward in its long-term lunar exploration program with the successful launch of the Queqiao-2 satellite on Wednesday. The 1.2-metric ton spacecraft, named after a mythological bridge made of magpies, will serve as a crucial communications link between ground operations on Earth and upcoming missions to the far side of the moon. China has taken a significant step forward in its long-term lunar exploration program with the successful launch of the Queqiao-2 satellite on Wednesday. The 1.2-metric ton spacecraft, named after a mythological bridge made of magpies, will serve as a crucial communications link between ground operations on Earth and upcoming missions to the far side of the moon. -
Hong Kong Legislature Unanimously Passes Sweeping New National Security Law
Hong Kong's legislature has unanimously passed a sweeping new national security law, known as Article 23, which critics and analysts warn will align the city's security laws more closely with those used on the Chinese mainland and deepen an ongoing crackdown on dissent. Hong Kong's legislature has unanimously passed a sweeping new national security law, known as Article 23, which critics and analysts warn will align the city's security laws more closely with those used on the Chinese mainland and deepen an ongoing crackdown on dissent. -
Ant Group Appoints Han Xinyi as President in Major Organizational Reshuffle
China's Ant Group, the financial technology giant founded by Jack Ma, is undergoing a significant organizational reshuffle, the biggest since its regulatory revamp last year. According to an internal email from Ant CEO and chairman Eric Jing, Han Xinyi will become the new president of the company, and several key business units will set up their own boards of directors to operate more independently. China's Ant Group, the financial technology giant founded by Jack Ma, is undergoing a significant organizational reshuffle, the biggest since its regulatory revamp last year. According to an internal email from Ant CEO and chairman Eric Jing, Han Xinyi will become the new president of the company, and several key business units will set up their own boards of directors to operate more independently.