US Carriers Request Halt on More China Flights, Citing Unfair Advantage Amid Ukraine CrisisMajor U.S. airlines are urging the Biden administration to suspend additional approvals for Chinese flights between China and the U.S. According to Reuters, on the 11th (local time), Airlines for America (A4A), which includes members like American Airlines Group, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, sent a letter to the Department of Transportation and the State […]
From Real Estate to Presidency: Trump's Early Years in New FilmA film depicting the early business years of former President Donald Trump, who is gearing up for a rematch with President Joe Biden in the upcoming November U.S. election, will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. According to the Cannes Film Festival Executive Committee on the 11th (local time), 19 films, including “The […]
Instagram's New Weapon Against Explicit Content: AIInstagram, a popular social media platform, has announced plans to develop features that will safeguard teenagers from excessive nudity and inappropriate content. According to a CNN report on the 11th, Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Instagram, is developing new features to safeguard teenagers from explicit photos, sexual exploitation, and potentially criminal activities that […]
Samsung's Texas Chip Factory: A $7 Billion Vote of Confidence from U.S. GovernmentSamsung Electronics is building a foundry factory in Taylor, Texas, reportedly receiving up to $7 billion in subsidies from the U.S. government. On the 8th (local time), Reuters reported, citing sources, that the U.S. government will announce a subsidy of $6 to $7 billion for Samsung Electronics next week under the semiconductor support law. One […]
Eight Chinese Immigrants Found Dead on Mexican ShoreMexican prosecutors presumed deaths in boat capsizingLast year, 37,000 Chinese illegally entered the U.S. According to Reuters, eight Chinese immigrants were found dead off the southern coast of Mexico. On the 1st (local time), the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office in Mexico announced that the nationality of the eight bodies found on the beach of Playa […]
China's Foreign Minister Warns Europe: De-risking Against China Not in Your Best InterestWang Yi, Director of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Foreign Affairs Commission (also serving as the Foreign Minister), met with the French Foreign Minister, expressed China’s position by stating that France’s participation in the U.S.-led de-risking against China would not be in its best interest. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the 1st, Wang emphasized during a […]
Kim Jong Un Makes Unexpected Cameo on Japanese Morning Show North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared on a Japanese morning show and the announcer apologized. Japanese netizens reacted with surprise and disbelief...
Russia Supplies Refined Oil to North Korea, Defying UN SanctionsThe Financial Times analyzed the satellite images with the UK think tankThe very first case of direct supply to North Korea by sea Reports have emerged that Russia has begun to supply refined oil directly to North Korea by sea, ignoring UN sanctions. The Financial Times (FT) revealed on the 26th (local time) that this […]
China Eases Data Export Restrictions to Attract Foreign InvestmentChinese authorities have decided to ease some rules on companies sending data abroad. This change seems like a reaction to complaints that several rules, like data export limits and security steps, have been too much for foreign investors. It’s led some to leave China altogether. On March 24th (local time), Chinese media outlets like the […]
US Intelligence Community to Eliminate 'Blacklist' Term Over Racial ConcernsIntelligence agencies issue guidelines on linguistic diversityBacklash from Conservatives: Nothing but a dog and pony show According to a report by the UK Telegraph on the 24th, the United States intelligence community seems to be discontinuing the use of the term ‘blacklist’ due to its racially discriminatory implications. The newspaper reported that the diversity, inclusivity, […]
Trump Faces $454 Million Fine Deadline: Bankruptcy Not an Option, Say AssociatesAs the deadline for depositing $454 million for the fine weighing on former U.S. President Donald Trump looms, people are curious about how he will pay off this debt. Through his legal team, he has expressed that paying the deposit is realistically impossible, but according to his close associates, he is not considering bankruptcy. According […]
Hermès Sued in U.S. Over Birkin Bag BiasOnly qualified customers are allowed to purchase a BirkinHermès’ tactic violates antitrust laws French luxury brand Hermès is embroiled in a legal battle in the United States over its strategy of only allowing consumers with sufficient purchase history to buy their flagship product, the Birkin bag. According to a Bloomberg report on the 20th of […]
Trump May Be Forced to Sell Assets to Afford $600 Million Lawsuit CostAppeals against property inflation charges Former U.S. President Donald Trump lamented that he might have to sell his assets at a fire sale price to pay an appeal bond amounting to $454 million. According to Reuters on the 19th (local time), Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social, “No one has ever heard […]
US Finalizes Regulations Favoring Electric Vehicles in Fuel Economy StandardsAn electric vehicle charger is placed outside a Ford dealer in Broomfield, Colorado. AP-Yonhap The U.S. government has finalized regulations that rate electric vehicles lower than internal combustion engine vehicles when calculating car manufacturers’ average fuel efficiency. The calculation aims to further promote the sale of electric vehicles by making them significantly advantageous under the […]
Chinese Middle School Boys Murdered and Buried ClassmatesRecently, in China, a brutal murder case has shocked the nation: A 13-year-old middle school student who was cruelly killed and secretly buried by three of his classmates. On the 19th, China Central Television (CCTV) reported heated debates about appropriate punishment for underage offenders in light of the tragic murder case that unfolded in Handan […]
2nd Richest Man in China Faces Permanent Ban from Stock Market - Here's WhyXu Jiayin, the chairman of Evergrande who once rode the Chinese real estate boom to become the second-richest person in Asia, has fallen from grace as Chinese securities authorities permanently banned him from entering the stock market. Evergrande once became China’s second-largest real estate developer, but in 2021, it began defaulting on offshore bonds. It […]
Trump Authorized CIA's Secret China Internet Intel in 2019Reports have emerged that former U.S. President Donald Trump approved covert Internet intelligence operations against China by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during his tenure in 2019. According to Reuters on the 14th (local time), citing former officials well-versed in the CIA’s covert operations, Trump authorized a covert operation to create anti-government sentiment through social […]
Chinese Consumers Boycott Nongfu Spring Products Amid 'Pro-Japanese' AllegationsNongfu Spring, the largest beverage company in China, led by Zhong Shanshan, one of China’s wealthiest individuals, is suddenly accused of being a “pro-Japanese” company. This is due to the spread of conspiracy theories based on nationalism, claiming “traces of pro-Japanese sentiment were hidden throughout over the product packaging.” According to the Hong Kong Ming […]
Debate Emerges Over S&P 500 Surge: Bubble or Sustainable Growth?A sign announcing Wall Street is in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building. Reuters/Yonhap News The U.S. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index has been on a tremendous rise this year, repeatedly breaking its all-time highs. This has sparked a debate about whether the stock price is in a bubble. The controversy […]
AI Job Boom: IT Sector Sees Surge Despite Overall Hiring DownturnAs artificial intelligence (AI) technology gains popularity, the information technology (IT) industry is seeing an increase in AI-related jobs, leading to a polarization phenomenon where other job sectors are shrinking, reported The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to a WSJ report on February 5th, a study from the University of Maryland showed that in January […]
US Carriers Request Halt on More China Flights, Citing Unfair Advantage Amid Ukraine Crisis Major U.S. airlines are urging the Biden administration to suspend additional approvals for Chinese flights between China and the U.S. According to Reuters, on the 11th (local time), Airlines for America (A4A), which includes members like American Airlines Group, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, sent a letter to the Department of Transportation and the State […]
From Real Estate to Presidency: Trump's Early Years in New Film A film depicting the early business years of former President Donald Trump, who is gearing up for a rematch with President Joe Biden in the upcoming November U.S. election, will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. According to the Cannes Film Festival Executive Committee on the 11th (local time), 19 films, including “The […]
Instagram's New Weapon Against Explicit Content: AI Instagram, a popular social media platform, has announced plans to develop features that will safeguard teenagers from excessive nudity and inappropriate content. According to a CNN report on the 11th, Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Instagram, is developing new features to safeguard teenagers from explicit photos, sexual exploitation, and potentially criminal activities that […]
Samsung's Texas Chip Factory: A $7 Billion Vote of Confidence from U.S. Government Samsung Electronics is building a foundry factory in Taylor, Texas, reportedly receiving up to $7 billion in subsidies from the U.S. government. On the 8th (local time), Reuters reported, citing sources, that the U.S. government will announce a subsidy of $6 to $7 billion for Samsung Electronics next week under the semiconductor support law. One […]
Eight Chinese Immigrants Found Dead on Mexican Shore Mexican prosecutors presumed deaths in boat capsizingLast year, 37,000 Chinese illegally entered the U.S. According to Reuters, eight Chinese immigrants were found dead off the southern coast of Mexico. On the 1st (local time), the Oaxaca state prosecutor’s office in Mexico announced that the nationality of the eight bodies found on the beach of Playa […]
China's Foreign Minister Warns Europe: De-risking Against China Not in Your Best Interest Wang Yi, Director of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Foreign Affairs Commission (also serving as the Foreign Minister), met with the French Foreign Minister, expressed China’s position by stating that France’s participation in the U.S.-led de-risking against China would not be in its best interest. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the 1st, Wang emphasized during a […]
Kim Jong Un Makes Unexpected Cameo on Japanese Morning Show North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared on a Japanese morning show and the announcer apologized. Japanese netizens reacted with surprise and disbelief...
Russia Supplies Refined Oil to North Korea, Defying UN Sanctions The Financial Times analyzed the satellite images with the UK think tankThe very first case of direct supply to North Korea by sea Reports have emerged that Russia has begun to supply refined oil directly to North Korea by sea, ignoring UN sanctions. The Financial Times (FT) revealed on the 26th (local time) that this […]
China Eases Data Export Restrictions to Attract Foreign Investment Chinese authorities have decided to ease some rules on companies sending data abroad. This change seems like a reaction to complaints that several rules, like data export limits and security steps, have been too much for foreign investors. It’s led some to leave China altogether. On March 24th (local time), Chinese media outlets like the […]
US Intelligence Community to Eliminate 'Blacklist' Term Over Racial Concerns Intelligence agencies issue guidelines on linguistic diversityBacklash from Conservatives: Nothing but a dog and pony show According to a report by the UK Telegraph on the 24th, the United States intelligence community seems to be discontinuing the use of the term ‘blacklist’ due to its racially discriminatory implications. The newspaper reported that the diversity, inclusivity, […]
Trump Faces $454 Million Fine Deadline: Bankruptcy Not an Option, Say Associates As the deadline for depositing $454 million for the fine weighing on former U.S. President Donald Trump looms, people are curious about how he will pay off this debt. Through his legal team, he has expressed that paying the deposit is realistically impossible, but according to his close associates, he is not considering bankruptcy. According […]
Hermès Sued in U.S. Over Birkin Bag Bias Only qualified customers are allowed to purchase a BirkinHermès’ tactic violates antitrust laws French luxury brand Hermès is embroiled in a legal battle in the United States over its strategy of only allowing consumers with sufficient purchase history to buy their flagship product, the Birkin bag. According to a Bloomberg report on the 20th of […]
Trump May Be Forced to Sell Assets to Afford $600 Million Lawsuit Cost Appeals against property inflation charges Former U.S. President Donald Trump lamented that he might have to sell his assets at a fire sale price to pay an appeal bond amounting to $454 million. According to Reuters on the 19th (local time), Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social, “No one has ever heard […]
US Finalizes Regulations Favoring Electric Vehicles in Fuel Economy Standards An electric vehicle charger is placed outside a Ford dealer in Broomfield, Colorado. AP-Yonhap The U.S. government has finalized regulations that rate electric vehicles lower than internal combustion engine vehicles when calculating car manufacturers’ average fuel efficiency. The calculation aims to further promote the sale of electric vehicles by making them significantly advantageous under the […]
Chinese Middle School Boys Murdered and Buried Classmates Recently, in China, a brutal murder case has shocked the nation: A 13-year-old middle school student who was cruelly killed and secretly buried by three of his classmates. On the 19th, China Central Television (CCTV) reported heated debates about appropriate punishment for underage offenders in light of the tragic murder case that unfolded in Handan […]
2nd Richest Man in China Faces Permanent Ban from Stock Market - Here's Why Xu Jiayin, the chairman of Evergrande who once rode the Chinese real estate boom to become the second-richest person in Asia, has fallen from grace as Chinese securities authorities permanently banned him from entering the stock market. Evergrande once became China’s second-largest real estate developer, but in 2021, it began defaulting on offshore bonds. It […]
Trump Authorized CIA's Secret China Internet Intel in 2019 Reports have emerged that former U.S. President Donald Trump approved covert Internet intelligence operations against China by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during his tenure in 2019. According to Reuters on the 14th (local time), citing former officials well-versed in the CIA’s covert operations, Trump authorized a covert operation to create anti-government sentiment through social […]
Chinese Consumers Boycott Nongfu Spring Products Amid 'Pro-Japanese' Allegations Nongfu Spring, the largest beverage company in China, led by Zhong Shanshan, one of China’s wealthiest individuals, is suddenly accused of being a “pro-Japanese” company. This is due to the spread of conspiracy theories based on nationalism, claiming “traces of pro-Japanese sentiment were hidden throughout over the product packaging.” According to the Hong Kong Ming […]
Debate Emerges Over S&P 500 Surge: Bubble or Sustainable Growth? A sign announcing Wall Street is in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building. Reuters/Yonhap News The U.S. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 index has been on a tremendous rise this year, repeatedly breaking its all-time highs. This has sparked a debate about whether the stock price is in a bubble. The controversy […]
AI Job Boom: IT Sector Sees Surge Despite Overall Hiring Downturn As artificial intelligence (AI) technology gains popularity, the information technology (IT) industry is seeing an increase in AI-related jobs, leading to a polarization phenomenon where other job sectors are shrinking, reported The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to a WSJ report on February 5th, a study from the University of Maryland showed that in January […]
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