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"There's Nothing To...": Indian Wushu Player After Being Denied Asian Games 2023 Visa By Chinese Authorities
Indian wushu player Mepung Lamgu, who failed to make it to the Asian Games because of diplomatic issues with China, on Saturday put up a post on social media.
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BRICS Meeting In South Africa To Prioritise Social Security Issues
Social security issues will be on top of the agenda at the BRICS countries meeting to be hosted next month by South Africa, which over the Presidency of the five-nation bloc from China on January 1 this year.
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Tencent Chief Blasts Managers Over "Corruption" Issues In Fiery Townhall
In a rare show of frustration, Pony Ma said at a year-end meeting with staff on Dec. 15 that internal reviews this year had exposed unspecified corruption within Asia's biggest social media and gaming company, the sources said.
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Even if TikTok and Other Apps Are Collecting Your Data, What Are the Actual Consequences?
TikTok collects vast amounts of personal data from its users, like other social media companies, in order to serve them ads. However, unlike other apps, TikTok’s corporate roots extend to authoritarian China, which carries implications for users of the app. From censorship to privacy issues, here are the risks of apps like TikTok collecting your ...
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China’s Social Media Platforms Take Down NFT Platforms Fearing Government Crackdown
Chinese social media giants are withholding the operations of NFT platforms in the country. The development is the result of China’s continuous clampdown on crypto-related activities, without having specified if NFT activities are permitted or not. NFT players like Xihu No.1, Dongyiyuandian, and WhaleTalk are reportedly facing consequences.
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China's Xi Jinping's Book On Governance Published In Hindi
President Xi Jinping's book on governance, highlighting his doctrine of 'Socialism with Chinese Characteristics' for modern China and philosophy of addressing its pressing issues, has been published in Hindi and several other languages of the Central
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Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China, Cites 'Challenging' Environment
Microsoft is pulling the plug on LinkedIn in China nearly seven years after its launch, marking the retreat of the last major US-owned social network in China as authorities there further tighten their control over the Internet sector.
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ByteDance-Owned Douyin Short Video App Sues Tencent for Monopolistic Behaviour
ByteDance's Chinese short video app Douyin has filed a complaint with a court in Beijing to sue Tencent for monopolistic behaviour, ByteDance said.
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China Accuses US of 'Political Suppression' Over TikTok, WeChat Ban
Beijing on Friday accused the United States of "suppression" after President Donald Trump ordered sweeping restrictions against Chinese social media giants TikTok and WeChat.
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TikTok's Hong Kong Exit a 'Win-Win' Business Move
TikTok's withdrawal from Hong Kong is a savvy commercial move that sidesteps thorny privacy issues but it will not shield the app completely from accusations of collusion with China, experts say.
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Facebook Says Technical Error Caused Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader Xi Jinping's Name
Facebook on Saturday blamed a technical error for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name appearing as “Mr Shithole” in posts on its platform when translated into English from Burmese, apologising for any offence caused.
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Facebook Breakup Could Boost China Rivals: Sandberg
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said Friday a breakup of big US technology would not address "underlying issues" facing the sector.
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Twitter Says Resolved Issue That Could Have Exposed User Country Code
Twitter said it received a large number of enquiries from individual IP addresses located in China and Saudi Arabia.
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Juventus Apologise For China "Suicide" Condolence Message
Juventus came under fire for posting a message on Chinese social media about the apparent suicide of a fan, which was later exposed as untrue.
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Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping Meet As Trade, North Korea Issues Loom
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face for the first time on Thursday, spending some social time together with their wives before digging in to the thorny trade and security issues that bedevil the relationship between the world's two largest economies.
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"There's Nothing To...": Indian Wushu Player After Being Denied Asian Games 2023 Visa By Chinese Authorities
Indian wushu player Mepung Lamgu, who failed to make it to the Asian Games because of diplomatic issues with China, on Saturday put up a post on social media.
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BRICS Meeting In South Africa To Prioritise Social Security Issues
Social security issues will be on top of the agenda at the BRICS countries meeting to be hosted next month by South Africa, which over the Presidency of the five-nation bloc from China on January 1 this year.
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Tencent Chief Blasts Managers Over "Corruption" Issues In Fiery Townhall
In a rare show of frustration, Pony Ma said at a year-end meeting with staff on Dec. 15 that internal reviews this year had exposed unspecified corruption within Asia's biggest social media and gaming company, the sources said.
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Even if TikTok and Other Apps Are Collecting Your Data, What Are the Actual Consequences?
TikTok collects vast amounts of personal data from its users, like other social media companies, in order to serve them ads. However, unlike other apps, TikTok’s corporate roots extend to authoritarian China, which carries implications for users of the app. From censorship to privacy issues, here are the risks of apps like TikTok collecting your ...
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China’s Social Media Platforms Take Down NFT Platforms Fearing Government Crackdown
Chinese social media giants are withholding the operations of NFT platforms in the country. The development is the result of China’s continuous clampdown on crypto-related activities, without having specified if NFT activities are permitted or not. NFT players like Xihu No.1, Dongyiyuandian, and WhaleTalk are reportedly facing consequences.
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China's Xi Jinping's Book On Governance Published In Hindi
President Xi Jinping's book on governance, highlighting his doctrine of 'Socialism with Chinese Characteristics' for modern China and philosophy of addressing its pressing issues, has been published in Hindi and several other languages of the Central
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Microsoft to Shut Down LinkedIn in China, Cites 'Challenging' Environment
Microsoft is pulling the plug on LinkedIn in China nearly seven years after its launch, marking the retreat of the last major US-owned social network in China as authorities there further tighten their control over the Internet sector.
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ByteDance-Owned Douyin Short Video App Sues Tencent for Monopolistic Behaviour
ByteDance's Chinese short video app Douyin has filed a complaint with a court in Beijing to sue Tencent for monopolistic behaviour, ByteDance said.
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China Accuses US of 'Political Suppression' Over TikTok, WeChat Ban
Beijing on Friday accused the United States of "suppression" after President Donald Trump ordered sweeping restrictions against Chinese social media giants TikTok and WeChat.
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TikTok's Hong Kong Exit a 'Win-Win' Business Move
TikTok's withdrawal from Hong Kong is a savvy commercial move that sidesteps thorny privacy issues but it will not shield the app completely from accusations of collusion with China, experts say.
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Facebook Says Technical Error Caused Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader Xi Jinping's Name
Facebook on Saturday blamed a technical error for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name appearing as “Mr Shithole” in posts on its platform when translated into English from Burmese, apologising for any offence caused.
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Facebook Breakup Could Boost China Rivals: Sandberg
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said Friday a breakup of big US technology would not address "underlying issues" facing the sector.
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Twitter Says Resolved Issue That Could Have Exposed User Country Code
Twitter said it received a large number of enquiries from individual IP addresses located in China and Saudi Arabia.
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Juventus Apologise For China "Suicide" Condolence Message
Juventus came under fire for posting a message on Chinese social media about the apparent suicide of a fan, which was later exposed as untrue.
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Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping Meet As Trade, North Korea Issues Loom
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face for the first time on Thursday, spending some social time together with their wives before digging in to the thorny trade and security issues that bedevil the relationship between the world's two largest economies.
