China’s Social Credit System

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One day after Apple confirmed plans for new software that will allow it to detect images of child abuse on users’ iCloud photos, Facebook’s head of WhatsApp says he is “concerned” by the plans. In a thread on Twitter, Will Cathcart called it an “Apple built and operated surveillance system…

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WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden (pix) announced yesterday that Hong Kong citizens currently in the United States who fear for their safety amid the political crackdown back home will receive temporary safe haven. Biden said the move recognises “the significant erosion” of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong by the Chinese…

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Plans are underway by the Hongye Group to establish a centre where Mandarin will be taught to broaden entrepreneurial opportunities to Nigerians doing business with China.     The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group, Moses Ayom said in Abuja that the language centre will aid Nigerian traders and…

China's wayward herd of 14 wild elephants left home 16 months ago for a grand food tour across rich farmland in Yunnan province. DAQIAO, China: First the entire village is shooed indoors, its power supply is cut, and finally bananas and other elephant treats are dumped on the opposite side…

What Happened: Over the weekend, pop star Kris Wu was detained by Beijing police on suspicion of sexual misconduct after allegations that he “repeatedly seducing young women into sexual relations” came to light. Since then, the social media accounts of the 30-year-old idol have been taken down, including a personal…

Tencent boss Pony Ma is lending a hand in Evergrande’s hour of need Debt-saddled developer China Evergrande Group continues to reduce its shareholding in its Hong Kong-listed internet division, HengTen Networks Group, as it announced plans yesterday to offload a HK$3.25 billion ($420 million) stake. The news comes less than…