American by Name, Chinese by Game: Tech Firms Sidestep U.S. SanctionsThere is a growing trend of Chinese companies blacklisted by the U.S. government rebranding themselves with English names to pose as American companies. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 29th, Hesai, a Chinese autonomous vehicle LiDAR sensor technology startup designated as a blacklisted company by the U.S. government, has changed its U.S. […]
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban Over National Security ConcernsPhoto=Newsis The famous Chinese social media app TikTok is facing potential expulsion from the U.S. due to national security concerns. TikTok has vehemently opposed this, arguing that the forced sale being pushed by the U.S. House of Representatives is an oppression of freedom of expression. According to Reuters on April 21, TikTok stated in a […]
35 and Out: Age Discrimination Rampant in China's Tech IndustryAs Chinese tech giants struggle with management due to government regulations and economic repression, job opportunities for mid-30s tech workers are rapidly declining, the Financial Times (FT) reported on the 23rd (local time). There’s a growing fear of being laid off in the mid-30s and difficulty in reemployment, leading to the lamentation of 35. The […]
TikTok's Big Move: Massive Hiring in Korea for Market EntryReview Corporation’s stock performance is robust amidst reports of TikTok’s expansion into the Korean retail market. This move aligns with previous moves by Chinese platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Review Corporation, which manages the nation’s premier social media influencer platform, stands to benefit from this development. On the 17th, stock market and industry insiders […]
Woman Slammed After Claiming Drops of Urine in the Eyes Improve VisionClaims to be More Effective than MedicationInjects Urine Every Morning and NightFaced with Criticism of ‘Absurdity’ A woman in Spain has sparked controversy by claiming that dropping urine into the eyes can cure myopia and astigmatism. The woman shared her experiences on her TikTok account, claiming that “urine is effective in treating impaired vision.” She […]
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American by Name, Chinese by Game: Tech Firms Sidestep U.S. Sanctions There is a growing trend of Chinese companies blacklisted by the U.S. government rebranding themselves with English names to pose as American companies. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 29th, Hesai, a Chinese autonomous vehicle LiDAR sensor technology startup designated as a blacklisted company by the U.S. government, has changed its U.S. […]
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban Over National Security Concerns Photo=Newsis The famous Chinese social media app TikTok is facing potential expulsion from the U.S. due to national security concerns. TikTok has vehemently opposed this, arguing that the forced sale being pushed by the U.S. House of Representatives is an oppression of freedom of expression. According to Reuters on April 21, TikTok stated in a […]
35 and Out: Age Discrimination Rampant in China's Tech Industry As Chinese tech giants struggle with management due to government regulations and economic repression, job opportunities for mid-30s tech workers are rapidly declining, the Financial Times (FT) reported on the 23rd (local time). There’s a growing fear of being laid off in the mid-30s and difficulty in reemployment, leading to the lamentation of 35. The […]
TikTok's Big Move: Massive Hiring in Korea for Market Entry Review Corporation’s stock performance is robust amidst reports of TikTok’s expansion into the Korean retail market. This move aligns with previous moves by Chinese platforms like AliExpress, Temu, and Shein. Review Corporation, which manages the nation’s premier social media influencer platform, stands to benefit from this development. On the 17th, stock market and industry insiders […]
Woman Slammed After Claiming Drops of Urine in the Eyes Improve Vision Claims to be More Effective than MedicationInjects Urine Every Morning and NightFaced with Criticism of ‘Absurdity’ A woman in Spain has sparked controversy by claiming that dropping urine into the eyes can cure myopia and astigmatism. The woman shared her experiences on her TikTok account, claiming that “urine is effective in treating impaired vision.” She […]
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