Mike Pence calls on Trump administration to push China on TikTok sale or “shut it down” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump said he would reveal the “very wealthy people” who are buying TikTok in about two weeks. That comment is now 17 days old. Former Vice President Mike Pence joins “The Takeout”…
It is often assumed that those put behind bars are under close watch and are therefore unable to pose any danger to society. But the Hong Kong government is not leaving anything to chance as it seeks to suppress and punish acts jeopardising national security. That is why the prison rules are up for a…
The US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday ruled that the US Defence Department’s finding that Hesai contributes “to the Chinese defence industrial base” is supported by substantial evidence reflecting lidar’s military application, national security concerns around Chinese lidar makers and Hesai’s cooperation with Chinese agencies. Hesai, whose lidar sensors help self-driving…
WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump has the power to deem China an enemy to stop them from buying farmland in the U.S., says China expert Gordon Chang. “He might be loath to declare China an enemy, but in fact it is,” Chang said. “They call us an enemy. And also, he just has inherent…
TikTok is secretly building a brand-new app for American users because its Chinese owner, ByteDance, must sell the US version by law. According to insider reports, this replacement app will hit Apple and Google stores on September 5. President Trump claims the US “pretty much” has a deal ready, but he’ll start talks with China…
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will start formal discussions with China early next week over a potential deal involving the popular short-video app TikTok, whose parent company ByteDance is based in Beijing. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the talks could begin as soon as Monday or…
As the setting sun glinted off the skyscrapers in Hong Kong’s financial district, a huge video screen on top of one of the soaring towers projected a slogan celebrating the fifth anniversary of the city’s national security law. It was a visual reminder of how Beijing has stamped its mark onto the heart of an…
The much-awaited visit of China’s first fully domestically built aircraft carrier kicked off yesterday with a great deal of public excitement – and symbolic significance. The arrival of the mighty Shandong and its accompanying strike group is not only a showcase of the country’s military prowess and naval modernisation, but also a timely opportunity for…
Hong Kong’s security and prison agencies plan to update the current prison rules to tighten visiting criteria for specific lawyers, doctors and chaplains to ensure they safeguard national security, prevent crime and maintain order and discipline of those behind bars. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council on Thursday, the Security Bureau and the…
Hong Kong authorities have proposed disqualifying anyone convicted of offences endangering national security from being nominated to run in a Legislative Council election or serving as a lawmaker. The Electoral Affairs Commission said a public consultation for the proposed guidelines, which include several changes related to national security, was launched on Thursday and would wrap…