TikTok drew on the Amazon playbook to launch its US e-commerce business, but now it’s betting its future on staff with roots in China.
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TikTok poached Amazon employees to jump-start its US business. Now it’s doubling down on its Chinese roots.
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China to militarise cyborg bees for covert operations and spying
China is trying to militarise “cyborg bees” for covert operations and spying. Beijing’s scientists are said to be testing out the insects’ “enhanced stealth” by inserting controllers into their brains …
China’s military newspaper defies Xi Jinping over battlefield robots
Authors warn that normalising the humanoid technology could lead to ‘indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths’ …
China’s cotton topping robot promises fully automated production of Xinjiang crop
Developers say the device uses lasers to mechanise the last laborious task that until now has relied on manual workers China has unveiled the world’s first laser topping robot, overcoming a major …
Ajit Pawar urges Centre to halt illegal import of substandard raisins from China
Deputy Chief Minister and State Finance and Planning Minister Ajit Pawar has written to the Centre, urging urgent intervention to halt the illegal import of substandard raisins from China. These …
Financial cooperation: Egypt and China sign key trade agreements
Egypt and China entered into three financial cooperation agreements on Thursday. The main topics of discussion included the creation of agreements to facilitate trade in local currencies and the …
Why the Pentagon is investing $400 million in a rare earths company to counter China
In a dramatic effort to reduce US reliance on China for critical minerals, the Pentagon is investing $400 million in MP Materials, the only company currently producing rare earths in the United States …
Shanghai officials warm to stablecoins despite China crypto ban: Report
Shanghai State-owned regulator held a meeting to discuss strategic responses to stablecoins amid growing calls to develop a stablecoin pegged to the Chinese yuan.
Tariffs, EVs and China Podcast: A CEO Insider’s View of the Car Business
The global car industry has grappled for months to navigate the Trump administration’s trade war. That gives Swamy Kotagiri, CEO of Magna International, the largest auto-parts manufacturer in North …
China’s deflationary slide is worsening as companies spiral into price wars
From coffee to cars to real estate, there’s a recurring pattern in China — companies rush into an industry, then resort to discounts to stay afloat.
US Moves To Loosen China’s Grip on Rare Earth Minerals
MP Materials has announced plans to expand rare earth mining and processing operations as Washington seeks to end its dependence.
