Tag: china
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In the future, we’re all going to be shopping on video apps like TikTok. Whether you’re buying instant noodles or high-end sweaters, it has become increasingly clear that short video… more ›
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Last year, just before Halloween, Lewis Lukens, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. https://www.gq.com/story/trump-is-waging-war-on-american-diplomats more ›
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The claims by an asylum seeker in Australia couldn’t be independently verified, but Western officials are treating them seriously. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/world/asia/defector-spy-taiwan-hong-kong.html more ›
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HONG KONG — The students booked their tickets home at the end of the semester, hoping for a relaxing break after exams and a summer of happy reunions with family… more ›
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As Twitter, Facebook and YouTube shut down accounts spreading China’s narrative about the Hong Kong protests, resourceful patriots are putting their videos on another extremely popular platform: the world’s biggest… more ›
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One of Hong Kong’s foremost universities turned into a site of fiery pitched battles as police stormed onto campus, firing tear gas and rubber bullets as protesters responded with bricks… more ›
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Companies are switching their focus from acquiring new customers to driving engagement. Their goal is to convince users to stay on their platforms for longer, in the belief that purchases… more ›
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China is not guilty of Russia’s excesses, but Beijing’s information and influence campaign has affected countries from Singapore to Sweden, causing many to take countermeasures. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3036441/singapore-sweden-chinas-overbearing-campaign-influence-forcing more ›
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The impact of colonial rule on sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the subject of intense debate and controversy. Barely a year goes by in the UK without a public figure… more ›
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The antigovernment movement, which began peacefully, has become increasingly violent and unpredictable on both sides. The demonstrations on Saturday quickly devolved into clashes. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/02/world/asia/hong-kong-protest-photos.html more ›