Category: Politics and Government

What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington

A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.
Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for Putin

Facing an election this weekend and the fallout from Aleksei Navalny’s death and the war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified online censorship using techniques pioneered by China.
Possible TikTok Sale Has Wall St. Abuzz as Mnuchin Discusses Deal

Wall Street is abuzz about a potential deal, but the large price tag for the app is one of many factors that could limit the number of suitors.
Taiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk

The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink service, which dominates the market, left Taiwan wary.
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
China Condemns U.S. Proposal to Force the Sale of TikTok

The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of House vote on a bill aimed at ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company.
Sex Abuse Inquiry Poses Leadership Test for World Bank’s Ajay Banga

The bank is facing scrutiny as it debates how to compensate victims of abuse at Kenyan schools that it was financing.
Chip Makers Searching for ‘China Plus 1’ Are Finding Malaysia

A flood of American and European companies are expanding there and around Southeast Asia, a sign of how geopolitics is reshaping tech manufacturing.
The Clock Ticks for TikTok

Advertisers are sticking with the social media platform, even as the House prepares to vote on a bill to force the company to cut its China ties this week.
China’s Exports Surge Are Drawing a Global Backlash

Increasing overseas sales of manufactured goods are helping China’s economy and creating employment, but countries from Europe to South Asia may lose jobs.
BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles

Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla.
TikTok Prompts Users to Call Congress to Fight Possible Ban

Many Capitol Hill offices were inundated with phone calls after TikTok urged users to tell their representatives they opposed a new bill aimed at the company.