Hong Kong condemns US bill seeking expanded sanctions on city officials

Hong Kong condemns US bill seeking expanded sanctions on city officials

Hong Kong authorities have slammed a new US bipartisan bill that seeks to expand sanctions against more city officials, including judges and prosecutors, accusing American lawmakers of attempting to intimidate those safeguarding national security. The Hong Kong Sanctions Act was introduced by US Representatives Young Kim and Jim McGovern on Friday, just days after Donald…

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Droning On: The US-China Tech Tangle

Droning On: The US-China Tech Tangle

Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, is revolutionizing agriculture by using drones to spray fertilizers, dramatically cutting costs compared to conventional ground spreaders. Hedrick, who also assists in rescues using thermal drones, shares concerns over US proposed bans on Chinese drones due to defense and economic fears. As US-China competition intensifies, American…

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US lawmakers call for probe into China threat from photonics technology – Firstpost

US lawmakers call for probe into China threat from photonics technology – Firstpost

China has also been aggressively pursuing the technology, with Guangdong province in recent weeks joining a spate of funding programs aimed at building photonics chips in China, according to state media. read more A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is calling on the Department of Commerce to investigate national security risks associated with China’s advancements…

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