Category: International Relations

Even Before TikTok’s Troubles, Chinese Companies Were Wary of Washington

Start-ups with Chinese ties have found it increasingly difficult to do business and list shares in the United States.
How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now

After a decisive loss at the Supreme Court, the app is set to be blocked in the U.S. starting Sunday, ending its streak of Houdini-like escapes.
World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.
World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.
Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them

A new report details how a covert influence operation linked to the Kremlin continued to place ads on Facebook despite U.S. and E.U. prohibitions on doing business with the organization.
U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.
On TikTok, Users Thumb Their Noses at Looming Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.
R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.