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A new Chinese-owned app, RedNote, is being used by some as a TikTok replacement but could face an upcoming ban due to a law signed in 2024.

Chinese-owned RedNote follows CCP censorship, could be next banned app

Chinese hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department between September and November 2024, gaining access to more than 3,000 files.

US Treasury files hacked by China, Biden issues cybersecurity order

China's population fell for a third year in a row despite a rise in births, according to a report from China's National Bureau of Statistics.

China’s population falls for third straight year despite rise in births

Israel's cabinet is set to meet about a ceasefire with Hamas today as a deal to return hostages is reached.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal reached: Netanyahu

As a potential TikTok ban looms Jan. 19, searches for “learn Mandarin” and Duolingo’s lessons see a surge.

US interest in Mandarin rises as likely TikTok ban boosts Chinese alternative

With Russia’s economy teetering and its invasion of Ukraine nearing the three-year mark, China is capitalizing.

China to buy Russian coal mine as it invests in country’s weak economy

The auto industry is bracing for Monday when President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in and implements tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

How Trump’s tariffs on day one might impact car prices and auto industry

President-elect Donald Trump is weighing action to delay TikTok’s looming ban as the app’s deadline to sell its U.S. operations approaches. Congress passed a law last year requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its American assets, citing national security concerns. The ban is reportedly set to take effect Sunday Jan. 19, unless action is taken.

Trump eyes executive order to save TikTok as ban nears: Reports

There are a lot of national security and economic interests for the United States when talking about the canal.

Here’s why Trump probably wants the Panama Canal back

DJI, one of the most popular producers of hobby drones, announced it will no longer physically stop users from entering sensitive sites.

Chinese drone company won’t stop users from flying over sensitive US sites