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Suspected Chinese hackers exploited popular workplace tool to compromise ‘dozens’ of agencies and companies China's Social Credit System

Suspected Chinese hackers exploited popular workplace tool to compromise ‘dozens’ of agencies and companies

(CNN)For months, hackers with suspected ties to China have exploited a popular workplace tool to break into government agencies, defense companies and financial institutions in the US and Europe, according to a report by the cybersecurity firm FireEye. The alarming report highlights how hackers repeatedly took advantage of several known…
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April 21, 2021
Japan troops won’t get involved if China invades Taiwan, PM Yoshihide Suga says China's Social Credit System

Japan troops won’t get involved if China invades Taiwan, PM Yoshihide Suga says

A recent statement by Suga and Biden calling for ‘peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait’ raised questions about possible Japanese military involvement Analysts say Suga’s latest comments were Tokyo’s way of drawing a line under suggestions the government could use a different interpretation of the constitution to give it…
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April 21, 2021
Cooperate despite ‘genocide’? Biden tests ties with China, Russia China's Social Credit System

Cooperate despite ‘genocide’? Biden tests ties with China, Russia

US President Joe Biden's administration accuses China of genocide but reached a joint pledge to cooperate on climate. The White House is also working to arrange a summit with Russia, despite imposing harsh new sanctions. Biden's strategy is not about easing tensions, so often the stated goal of diplomacy, but…
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April 20, 2021
K-pop stars Jackson Wang, IU, Hwasa and Start Up actors Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk feature on Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021 list  China's Social Credit System

K-pop stars Jackson Wang, IU, Hwasa and Start Up actors Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk feature on Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2021 list 

Forbes has released the 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list featuring some of the entrepreneurs, scientists, activists, and young leaders who worked hard in the past year despite the struggle amid COVID-19. In Entertainment and Sports category, the factors in finalizing the names included "demonstration of leadership, impact, the potential of…
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April 20, 2021
China’s births may fall below 10 million annually in next five years China's Social Credit System

China’s births may fall below 10 million annually in next five years

Students at Ayi University, a training program for domestic helpers, practice on baby dolls during a course teaching childcare in Beijing, China December 5, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter China could see its number of births slide below 10 million annually in the next five years if the government does not quickly…
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April 19, 2021