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Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - Mar. 29 -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 6d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 6d -
Why China Is Wary of a Trump-Xi Summit
It could take months for agreement on a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, as Chinese officials seek a scripted encounter.The New York Times - 6d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 5d -
An unexplained death, ‘abuse and slavery’: Indonesian fishers reveal life on long haul vessels
The death of a crew member on a Chinese-owned trawler in the Indian Ocean illustrates the lack of accountability in the seafood industry, say advocates. Ricky* was one of the first to see his ...The Guardian - 5d -
TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline
As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets.CNBC - 4d -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 4d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 4d -
Hong Kong Surfers Turn ‘Nothing Into Something’
The scene in the Chinese territory is concentrated at a few beaches with inconsistent swell. One intrepid surfer says it’s all about “turning nothing into something.”The New York Times - 3d -
Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake
It was unclear whether the cease-fire would be honored. It came a day after soldiers fired at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, and amid multiple airstrikes.The New York Times - 3d -
Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China's EV race
Chinese electric vehicle startups Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each reported in March delivery volumes that were roughly double of their startup competitors.CNBC - 3d -
Trump to delay TikTok ban as Walmart considers throwing hat in ring to buy the app
Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by it's Chinese-owned parent company, as sources say Walmart is actively considering buying the app.ABC News - 1d -
Trump extends deadline on TikTok ban
President Trump has announced a 75-day extension to a deadline that would have ban the social media app TikTok if it is not sold to a non-Chinese buyer.NBC News - 1d -
Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump to extend deadline for TikTok deal in the US
Executive order would give video app’s Chinese owner another 75 days to find buyer before American ban takes effectFinancial Times - 1d -
Why some EV researchers are skeptical of BYD's fast charging tech
Increasingly dominant Chinese EV maker BYD's new 5-minute EV charging technology might be a breakthrough. But experts say there's reason to temper enthusiasm.CNBC - 1d -
Timeline: The Trump administration's shifting stance on the Signal chat debacle
The Trump administration is still grappling with the revelation from Monday that several senior officials discussed plans to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal chat that inadvertently ...NBC News - Mar. 27 -
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
France and Lebanon say Israel violated its ceasefire with Hezbollah with a strike in Beirut, as deaths mount in Gaza after Israel abandoned its ceasefire with Hamas.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
The US men’s national team aren’t just underachievers; they’re unlikeable | Beau Dure
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the USMNT lack the charisma, underdog charm and striking victories of their predecessors. Imagine the 1980 Miracle on Ice, but with the USA on the other side.. In ...The Guardian - 4d -
Waltz may struggle to walk away from Signal group chat controversy
The White House has declared the controversy around a Signal chat for a military strike that inadvertently included a journalist to be “closed,” but the episode has left some in President Trump’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Japan Lacks a ‘Viable Option’ for Retaliating to Trump’s Tariffs
Japan has refrained from talk of striking back at U.S. tariffs. Trade experts say that is because its inflation-strained economy limits its options.The New York Times - 3d -
How other nations are reacting to Trump's sweeping new tariffs
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.CBS News - 2d -
Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over use of Signal app
The use of the Signal messaging app by top Trump officials came to light after The Atlantic's editor was added to a group chat about planned Houthi strikes.CNBC - 2d -
WATCH: Dozens of tornadoes touch down during severe weather event
The same states in the Midwest and South that were slammed by deadly tornadoes braced for round two as a once-in-a-generation weather event strikes again.ABC News - 1d -
There's an amateur contending at Texas Open. Should he win, he'll get last Masters invite
Ben James, a junior at Virginia, is within striking distance at the 2025 Valero Texas Open and if he should go on to win, he'd pull off the unimaginable.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Inside Maye Musk’s Cozy Relationship With China
As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.Wired - Mar. 27 -
Hong Kong painter draws inspiration from city's recent history in works at Art Basel
At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule, displayed in the very exhibition ...ABC News - Mar. 27 -
China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologiesABC News - 5d -
Bipartisan push needed to protect government devices from China's DeepSeek
The No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act aims to protect federal employees and sensitive government data from the Chinese Communist Party's DeepSeek AI platform, which has been accused of luring ...The Hill - 5d -
Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
A popular electric vehicle made by the Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi crashed into a concrete guardrail while deploying its autonomous driving feature. Three people died.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump to consider final proposal on TikTok future as US ban deadline looms
Owner ByteDance required to find non-Chinese buyer for video app’s American operations by Saturday. Donald Trump is preparing to consider a final proposal to decide the future of TikTok before a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump sued over China tariffs
President Trump was sued Thursday over the 20 percent tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods in the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s broader announcement. It marks the first known legal challenge ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump extends TikTok deal deadline by 75 days, touts 'tremendous progress'
President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will extend the deadline for TikTok's owner to find a non-Chinese buyer by 75 days, averting what could have been another disruption of the app. ...NBC News - 1d -
US airstrikes hit Yemen: Houthi rebels
Houthi rebels said U.S. airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital overnight and into early Monday morning, killing at least three people. Strikes in Sana'a reportedly killed one person, with the Al-Masirah ...The Hill - 5d -
White House says Signal controversy is 'closed'
The White House said Monday that its probe into how a journalist was added to a group chat of officials discussing military strikes is closed, as the administration seeks to move past the ...The Hill - 5d -
‘He’s always consistent’: Sharpshooter Houstan helps Magic on both ends
At the peak of the injury plague striking the Magic in January, third-year pro Caleb Houstan served as a spot-starter and joined Orlando‘s rotation as part of the second unit. It’s what he’s done ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Torpedo bat designer says it's more about the players than the bat model
The torpedo model — a striking design in which wood is moved lower down the barrel after the label and shapes the end a little like a bowling pin — became the talk of major league baseball over the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d
