8 d. ago China says it is still ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader

China said on Friday it would continue to offer its firm support to Venezuela after its ambassador met the country’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez. She described her meeting with Chinese ambassador Lan Hu as “cordial” and thanked Beijing for its condemnation of the abduction of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. “We value China’s firm and consistent stance in strongly condemning the serious violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty,” Rodriguez...

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9 d. ago Japan to explain stance on China's export controls in US next week, finmin says

Japan to explain stance on China's export controls in US next week, finmin says  Reuters

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1 week ago China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks  Hypebot

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3 w. ago TikTok deal in limbo as China goes "not great, not terrible"

TikTok deal in limbo as China goes "not great, not terrible"  PhoneArena

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3 w. ago China’s stance on TikTok deal ‘not a green light with no strings attached’, analysts say

The Chinese commerce ministry’s latest remarks on the TikTok deal in the US signalled acceptance rather than approval, as Beijing “hopes” the arrangement will comply with Chinese laws and strike a balance between rival interests, analysts say. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, which oversees trade and export controls, declared its position a week after TikTok announced the formation of a joint venture, controlled by a consortium of American investors, that would take over its operations in the...

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3 w. ago China’s stance on TikTok deal seen as acceptance, not approval: analysts

China’s stance on TikTok deal seen as acceptance, not approval: analysts  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China responds to TikTok joint venture deal for U.S. business

China responds to TikTok joint venture deal for U.S. business  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago TikTok’s U.S. Deal Moves Ahead as China Calls for Fair Rules

TikTok’s U.S. Deal Moves Ahead as China Calls for Fair Rules  TipRanks

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3 w. ago China Signals Conditional Approval for TikTok U.S. Divestment Deal

China Signals Conditional Approval for TikTok U.S. Divestment Deal  TECHi

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3 w. ago China responds to TikTok's new deal to form joint venture in the U.S.

China responds to TikTok's new deal to form joint venture in the U.S.  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago China says it hopes firms can reach lawful, balanced solutions in wake of TikTok deal

China says it hopes firms can reach lawful, balanced solutions in wake of TikTok deal  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal By Reuters

China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal By Reuters  Investing.com

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3 w. ago China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal

China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal  Reuters

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3 w. ago Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance amid Japan tensions

In a bid to overhaul their economic relationship, China and South Korea are reviving long-stalled trade talks, with an eye on moving beyond factory floors to target the lucrative services sector as geopolitical shifts redraw the region’s alliances. The thaw follows a December 12 agreement between Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan to accelerate negotiations on the second phase of their free-trade agreement (FTA). The push aims...

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4 w. ago TikTok’s deal to divest US operations fails to satisfy China hawks

TikTok’s deal to divest US operations fails to satisfy China hawks  https-//www.semafor.com

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4 w. ago TikTok seals US deal but core algorithm could still rattle ties with China

TikTok may have dodged a US ban but unresolved questions about its algorithm could remain a source of tension in the broader US-China relationship, according to analysts. ByteDance, the parent company of the social media site, signed a binding agreement this week to divest its US entity into a joint venture controlled by a consortium of American investors, ending years of legal and political uncertainties. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said in an internal memo on Thursday that the deal effectively...

Technology

4 w. ago TikTok reaches new US deal; China’s answer to Nvidia’s A100: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. TikTok reaches deal on new US venture with American investor group In a landmark move that ends years of legal and political uncertainty, TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi informed employees that the company has signed a binding agreement to divest its US entity into a joint venture controlled by a consortium of American investors. 2. Chinese team builds optical chip...

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4 w. ago TikTok’s new US deal, China’s answer to Nvidia’s A100: SCMP daily highlights

TikTok’s new US deal, China’s answer to Nvidia’s A100: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago China's ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture in step to avoid US TikTok ban

China's ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture in step to avoid US TikTok ban  Reuters

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4 w. ago China’s ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app By Reuters

China’s ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app By Reuters  Investing.com

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