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- South China Morning Post
Chinese tech firms face curbs on overseas expansion under Trump 2.0, UBS analyst says
Chinese tech companies face more risks in expanding their businesses overseas this year after Donald Trump returns to the White House later this month, with more policies expected to curb the expansion of the industry, according to a UBS analyst. "As the new US government takes office, we expect that there will be more policies or news that will affect Chinese companies' overseas businesses, including cross-border e-commerce, video gaming, and artificial intelligence," Kenneth Fong, head of Chin
- South China Morning Post
US 'TikTok refugees' discover China's Xiaohongshu as app tops Apple's charts
TikTok users fleeing the ByteDance-owned social platform ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision on its future sent a rival Chinese app to the top of Apple's charts in the US on Monday. While the exact number of downloads is unknown, the Apple store put Xiaohongshu - which does not have an official English name but means "little red book" - as the No. 1 free-to-use social media platform across all free iPhone apps in the US. The exodus of "TikTok refugees" has been spurred by mounting concerns
- South China Morning Post
Pakistan to issue China's panda bonds to transform economy, finance chief says
Pakistan will issue yuan-denominated "panda bonds" as early as June to further integrate its capital markets with China's, a move that will help Beijing in its push to expand the use of the currency, the South Asian country's finance minister said. In an exclusive interview with the Post on Sunday, Muhammad Aurangzeb also pledged more cooperation with Beijing on the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) - a key initiative for boosting bilateral trade and investment. He also c
- South China Morning Post
Could Elon Musk really influence US China policy? Chinese academics have doubts
Elon Musk appears to have some sway over US president-elect Donald Trump, but top Chinese scholars are doubtful about how much influence the tech billionaire will have on the incoming administration's China policy. Musk's business ties with China and his close relationship with some senior Chinese officials led to early suggestions that he could be a "bridge" between the rival powers when Trump returns to the White House on January 20. Wang Jisi, founding president of Peking University's Institu
- South China Morning Post
In farewell, Biden urges Trump to tackle China's overcapacity, clean energy dominance
US President Joe Biden urged his successor Donald Trump to tackle China's "overcapacity" and dominance in clean energy supply chain, calling it a competition the US "must win". In a departing message delivered on Monday, a week before leaving office, Biden said the US is in a stronger position in a long-term competition with China, and claimed that the Chinese economy "will never suppress" that of the US owing to his efforts in making the country more competitive. "When I took office, you all re
- BBC
TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms
A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.
- The Canadian Press
Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Get caught up on the Australian Open with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is and more:
- BBC
Trump would have been convicted of election interference, DoJ report says
A prosecutor says there was enough evidence from 2020 - but he was scuppered by Trump's re-election in 2024.
- Yahoo News Singapore
Singapore live news: Police investigating another public urination incident, at Tanah Merah MRT; best time to deposit money during CNY Li Chun 2025
Singapore police investigating another public urination incident, this time at Tanah Merah MRT, and more curated local and international news by Yahoo Singapore.
- BBC
Statue of ex-Ghana President Akufo-Addo destroyed
The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling the likeness of himself last year.
- PA Media: UK News
Just Stop Oil protesters charged over spray-paint on Charlies Darwin’s grave
The incident occurred at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Pound, gold and oil prices in focus: commodity and currency check, 14 January
Sterling stems losses after falling to 14-month low amid worries over UK public finances
- HuffPost UK
'Politically Suicidal': John McDonnell Warns Reeves Spending Cuts Could Cause Recession
The former chancellor called for higher taxes on the rich instead.
- BBC
The truth behind your $12 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.
- PA Media: Money
CBI boss says Labour has ‘bruised’ trust of businesses after Budget
Rupert Soames said companies will ‘let people go’ before Labour’s new Employment Rights Bill comes into force.
- HuffPost UK
Robbie Williams Addresses Claims He Turned Down An Offer To Perform At King Charles' Coronation
The Angels singer has set the record straight.
- The Canadian Press
Ugandan military court rules it can try opposition figure on treachery charge carrying death penalty
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent opposition figure in Uganda will stand trial on the serious charge of treachery, a military court ruled Tuesday, escalating the legal trouble Kizza Besigye faces ahead of presidential elections scheduled for 2026.
- Sky News
Trump engaged in unprecedented criminal effort to overturn 2020 election, prosecutor's report says
President-elect Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat, according to a report by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Prosecutor Mr Smith said Mr Trump "inspired his supporters to commit acts of physical violence" in the January 6 riots and knowingly spread a false narrative about fraud in the 2020 election. Mr Smith resigned in the wake of Mr Trump's election victory in November.
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Debris from a missile Israel says was fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels damages house near Jerusalem
A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, causing sirens to blare and people to flee into bomb shelters. Israeli police said several homes outside Jerusalem were damaged by fallen debris. The Houthis acknowledged the attack early Tuesday. (AP video by Ohad Zwigenberg)