TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance signed binding agreements to form a joint venture that will hand control of operations of TikTok’s U.S. app to American and global investors, in a big step toward avoiding a U.
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China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance to Beijing: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China’s parent company, ByteDance.
TikTok says it signed agreements for new U.S. joint venture
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew told employees that the social media company and its parent, ByteDance Ltd., signed binding agreements to create a US joint venture majority-owned by American …
At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Fear a Spat With China Will Cost Japan Its Pandas
Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more.
In China, the future of transportation is already here
Self-driving cars and electric vehicles tend to dominate global headlines, but some of the most consequential innovations in transportation are happening in far humbler machines. In Shenzhen, China, …
China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan
China warns massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a ‘powder keg’ amid rising tensions.
Scott pushes ‘aggressive posture against China,’ focusing on chips, AI in defense bill now heading to Trump
China provisions in defense bill Senate passed to President Donald Trump’s desk, targeting investments and strengthening U.S. weapons.
U.S. Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan, Angering Beijing
The packages include Himars truck-based missile launchers, howitzers, missiles and antitank drones.
China Furious With US Ally’s Plan To Militarize Strategic Island
The planned radar unit will boost surveillance of Chinese carriers and aircraft operating near Japan’s southwestern islands.
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones.
Senior Ukrainian diplomat arrives in Beijing for talks amid push for war’s end
First deputy foreign minister signals engagement with Chinese officials, also meets with US envoy during Beijing visit – Anadolu Ajansı …
Why China Is Suing Missouri—And Demanding $50 Billion
Both Beijing and the Show Me State are seeking billions in coronavirus damages, with neither side looking ready to back down.
