TikTok has admitted to storing some U.S. user data on China-based servers, which differs from its CEO’s previous testimony to Congress that “American data stored on American soil.” The Chinese video-sharing platform confirmed this in a letter dated June 16 made in response to questions raised by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)…
TikTok Admits Storing Some US User Data in China: Senators
June 24, 2023
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Major Shareholders Reduce Holdings in Chinese AI Firm SenseTime
Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime is experiencing a continuous reduction in shareholding by its major shareholders. The company—hit by U.S. sanctions over Uyghur concerns—has accumulated losses of 43.83 billion yuan (about $6.14 billion) in the past five years. The company joins Megvii Technology, Yitu Technology, and Cloudwalk Technology as part of China’s four “AI dragons.”…
Pro-Democracy Lyricist’s Name Was Replaced on Song List for a Hong Kong Superstar Concert in China
As Hong Kong superstar Eason Chan resumes his world tour concert, the mainland Chinese organizer of his concert in Guangzhou has replaced the name of a politically outspoken lyricist, Albert Leung, with other lyricists before submitting the document to the Chinese official. Many Netizens criticized Chan’s betrayal. On June 18, The organizer apologized and promised…
US to Bolster India’s Military Power With Major Deals
Relations are shifting between the world’s biggest powers. Washington is now courting India, but what makes the country so critical for the United States? And what sectors will feel the impact of closer cooperation? We break down the latest in today’s episode. Topics in this episode: U.S. to Bolster India’s Military Power With Major Deals…
Sluggish Recovery Post COVID for Chinese Film Industry
June 23, 2023
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June was a big month for the Chinese movie industry, with the glitzy Shanghai International Film Festival proclaiming a rebound for the industry post-COVID. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Fresh Wave International Film Festival sounded a more sobering note as organizers not-so-subtly highlighted Chinese Communist Party (CCP) censorship. The two festivals provided a perspective on a movie…
Eat This to Reduce Belly Fat
Losing weight can be a challenge—and shedding belly fat can be even more difficult. Is there a simple and effective way to get rid of stubborn fat? The answer is yes. Adding more soluble fiber to your diet can help reduce belly fat. Two Types of Dietary Plant Fibers There are two types of plant…
Poor-Quality Sleep May Indicate a Spinal Problem
Have you ever been a light or restless sleeper who wakes up easily, still feeling tired when you wake up in the morning? Chiropractic experts warn that spinal problems may cause these conditions. We often hear people say, “Stand up straight,” or “Don’t slouch,” which can be taken as more of a matter of manners….
Opposing Foreign Agent Registry: Hundreds Offered Money, Bus Ride to Join Parliament Hill Protest
Hundreds in Toronto’s Chinese community are being offered money and a free bus ride to Ottawa to join a protest on Parliament Hill “to protect our legal rights and interests.” While the event is advertised as marking the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, some organizers have talked about the issue as part of…
ANALYSIS: ASEAN to Hold First Joint Military Drills to Counter China Threat
June 23, 2023
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News Analysis The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will conduct its first joint military exercises in the South China Sea in September. The move indicates that ASEAN is joining other countries pushing back against communist China’s hegemonic ambitions. Indonesia, the rotating president country of the ASEAN, made the announcement on June 8. In addition…
IN-DEPTH: China’s Economy Is Faltering
June 23, 2023
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With graduation less than a month away, many college students in China are still scrambling to find a job. At a free live-stream webinar by a jobseeker training company in mid-June, many of the 800 participants—primarily unemployed 2023 and 2022 graduates—logged eager comments to claim free templates for resumes. “Many of my trainees told me…
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