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Trouble at TikTok
ByteDance’s wildly popular short video app has gotten caught up in U.S.-China tensions, with Washington worried that personal data on TikTok’s 100 million U.S. users could fall into Beijing’s hands.
Cover Story: Will TikTok Be the Next Huawei?
Founder Zhang Yiming’s efforts to defuse rising political pressures fail to gain traction as U.S. moves to follow India in banning the popular video app citing data security concerns
Cover Story: Trade War Deepens as U.S. and China Open New Fronts at Sea and in Silicon
From rare earths to AI chips, the two superpowers are rebuilding supply chains for a long economic war
E-Commerce Heavyweights Turn Up Heat with Monthslong “Double 11” Blitz
Alibaba, JD.com and rivals start the mega-shopping festival earlier than ever, touting AI-powered promotions and billions in subsidies to woo cautious consumers amid fierce competition
Business Brief (Oct. 17): U.K. Sanctions Chinese Firms Over Russia Ties
Chinese scientists report a major breakthrough in solid-state EV batteries, Indonesia confirms purchase of Chinese J-10 fighter jets
Commentary: Trump’s Tariff Strategy Sows Doubt in Washington
While Beijing adopts a more proactive stance, Washington policy circles argue the president’s transactional approach undermines America’s long-term strategic interests
CX Daily: Why Singapore Sovereign Fund Sues Chinese EV-Maker Nio
China’s semiconductor equipment industry marks a milestone with a new high-speed oscilloscope. The country’s NEV exports soar
ByteDance Pulls Ahead in China’s AI Cloud Race
Company’s cloud unit claims 49.2% of the market in first half, outpacing Alibaba and Baidu
Bavarian State Opera Sees ‘Astounding’ Shift in China’s Classical Scene
As the Bavarian State Opera debuts in Shanghai, its leader Serge Dorny praises the evolution of Chinese audiences and artists, urging the nation’s arts institutions to professionalize
Top Stories of the Month: How the Yuan is Taking Over the Dollar’s Role in Global Trade
Economists argue an offshore yuan stablecoin could offer a viable alternative to the dollar
Trade War Monitor, Sept. 29: China’s New Arctic Shipping Route to Bypass Geopolitical Checkpoints
While a TikTok deal and a WTO concession suggest a thaw, new U.S. tech restrictions and Chinese export controls show the rivalry is just entering a more complex phase
Tech Brief (Sept. 26): Trump Approves TikTok Deal
Amazon to pay $2.5 billion in FTC settlement, Musk sues OpenAI over alleged poaching
Business Brief (Sept. 26): Trump Unveils New Tariffs
China starts trade barrier probe into Mexican restrictions, CATL becomes third-most-valuable A-share stock
Exclusive: Trump Signs Deal Keeping TikTok Online With New U.S.-Controlled Venture
ByteDance will retain its wholly-owned commercial arm while a new U.S.controlled joint venture will manage American user data and content, resolving a long-running national security dispute
Tech Brief (Sept. 24): Mercedes-Benz, ByteDance Partner on In-Car AI
Huawei-backed brand launches its cheapest model, logistics platform Lalamove ordered to comply with antitrust law
Business Brief (Sept. 24): PBOC Chief Meets Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio
China’s online content crackdown hits ByteDance and Alibaba units, the country’s electricity consumption rises 5%
Alibaba’s AutoNavi Waives Fees, Pours Billions Into Battle With Meituan
The mapping app is rolling out subsidies, perks, and in-store deals to lure restaurants, opening a new front in Alibaba’s fight for China’s local services market
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