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Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
Read full article: Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in BrazilA spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at “smearing” China and Chinese brands.
Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debate
Read full article: Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debateThe economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market.
Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong
Read full article: Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong KongA pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras.
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
Read full article: Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban themThe economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player in America.
Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover
Read full article: Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeoverMacao has grown from a monopoly-driven gambling enclave into the world's biggest gaming hub, packed with Chinese tourists, since Beijing took control of the former Portuguese colony 25 years ago.
For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally
Read full article: For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese allyA U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia.
China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
Read full article: China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loomChinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy.
A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UK
Read full article: A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UKA suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the United Kingdom because of concerns that he posed a threat to national security.
China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend
Read full article: China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attendChina experts say Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations.
China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulus
Read full article: China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulusChinese leaders have wrapped up a two-day planning meeting in Beijing with pledges to take a more proactive approach in pepping up the economy, but gave no details on stimulus measures.
TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the country
Read full article: TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the countryTikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing app’s business operations in the country that was imposed over national security concerns.
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Read full article: Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby watersTaiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international shipping and trade.
China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain
Read full article: China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in SpainChinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island
Read full article: Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near islandChina’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drill.
Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in CongoFor eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment.
Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws
Read full article: Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly lawsShares of Nvidia have slipped after China said it is investigating the high-flying U.S. microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws.
Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy
Read full article: Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economyChina's top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy.
Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
Read full article: Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drillsChina’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan's president to Hawaii and Guam.
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
Read full article: Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the islandChina has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own.
China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
Read full article: China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economyChina has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment used to produce computer chips.
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
Read full article: White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignA top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign.
Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets
Read full article: Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assetsThe poor performance of General Motors’ Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in the fourth quarter of this year.
Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel
Read full article: Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vesselPhilippine officials say Chinese coast guard vessels backed by navy ships have fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
Read full article: FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaignU.S. officials are urging telecommunication companies to boost network security following a Chinese hacking operation that gave officials in Beijing access to the private texts and phone conversations of Americans.
China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
Read full article: China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctionsChina has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications.
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
Read full article: US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controlsThe U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips.
Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii
Read full article: Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to HawaiiTaiwan’s president visited a U.S. State Department-funded think tank and educational institution on the second day of a two-day visit to Hawaii that’s part of a Pacific island tour that has already triggered criticism from Beijing.
China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
Read full article: China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionageA court in Beijing has sentenced a prominent Chinese journalist to seven in years in prison for espionage.
Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
Read full article: Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese partsMexico has been taking a bashing for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America.
Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Read full article: Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthenBrazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries that analysts say may accelerate as Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025.
US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
Read full article: US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrationsU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the disputed South China Sea.
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
Read full article: Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in BrazilU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil.
Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms
Read full article: Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash loomsThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has wrapped up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years.
In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable
Read full article: In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stableChina’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new administration.”.
Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's return
Read full article: Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's returnPresident Joe Biden will hold talks this week with China’s Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an international summit in Peru.
Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away
Read full article: Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared awayOnline discussion about China’s deadliest mass killing in years was being censored Wednesday as authorities in a southern city cleared candles and flowers from the memorial to the 35 people dead.
Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
Read full article: Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group saysA hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites with ties to the Tibetan community in an attack meant to install malware on users’ computers.
Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection
Read full article: Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protectionPhilippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because both allies face the shared threat of China.
Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce
Read full article: Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorceChinese police say a man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in China.
A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Read full article: A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrierU.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
Read full article: Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrierFor the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip
Read full article: Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas tripIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, his first overseas stop since he took office three weeks ago.
Chinese national jailed on charges that he tried to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
Read full article: Chinese national jailed on charges that he tried to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago estateA Chinese national is jailed on trespassing charges after police say he tried to enter President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in violation of a court order that he stay away following a previous attempt.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Read full article: Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territoriesPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app
Read full article: Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block appThe Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won’t block access.
A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in Karachi
Read full article: A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in KarachiAuthorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi, but the attack was not related to militant violence.
China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Read full article: China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehiclesChina has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric vehicles.
US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
Read full article: US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North KoreaThe U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space field
Read full article: China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space fieldA Chinese space ship carrying a three-person crew has docked with its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.
The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail
Read full article: The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks failThe European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute.
Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Read full article: Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technologyThe U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Read full article: State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politicsAt least two dozen states have passed or proposed “alien land laws” targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of China’s status as a foreign adversary.
US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
Read full article: US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense systemThe United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system.
Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'
Read full article: Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of Western nations in renewing concerns about human rights violations in China.
IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
Read full article: IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reformsThe world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.
Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed sea
Read full article: Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed seaIndonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea for the second time in three days, Indonesian authorities said Thursday.
China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand
Read full article: China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in ThailandA senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in Thailand.
GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China
Read full article: GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in ChinaA group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises.
US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack dronesThe U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of directly helping Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine.
China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercises
Read full article: China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercisesChina’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force.
Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan
Read full article: Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in PakistanLeaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation.
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Read full article: Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meetingPakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting.
Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
Read full article: Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and ChinaAuto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show.
Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll
Read full article: Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data pollAccording to a new poll, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely than the overall U.S. population to view legal immigration as an asset to the country’s economy and workforce.
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Read full article: China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to TaiwanTaiwan's defense ministry says China used 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan, a record for a single day.
China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
Read full article: China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no planChina's finance minister says the government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, but he didn't unveil a major new stimulus plan at a news conference Saturday.
Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea.
Read full article: Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Southeast Asian leaders Friday that the U.S. is concerned about China’s “increasingly dangerous and unlawful” activities in the disputed South China Sea during an annual summit meeting, and pledged the U.S. will continue to uphold freedom of navigation in the vital sea trade route.
China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forces
Read full article: China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forcesSoutheast Asian leaders have stepped up pressure on China to respect international law following clashes in the disputed South China Sea during annual summit talks, but Chinese Premier Li Qiang remains defiant as he blamed “external forces” for interfering in regional affairs.
Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against a background of Chinese threats
Read full article: Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against a background of Chinese threatsTaiwan celebrated its National Day holiday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory.
Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
Read full article: Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leadersSecretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 19th trip in office to Asia this week when he leads the U.S. delegation to a meeting of East Asian leaders in Laos.
Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China's ire
Read full article: Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China's ireFormer Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Czech Republic, and other European destinations, drawing China’s ire.
China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVs
Read full article: China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVsChinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39%.
A Pakistani separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 Chinese near Karachi airport
Read full article: A Pakistani separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 Chinese near Karachi airportA Pakistani separatist group has claimed responsibility for a late-night bombing that targeted a convoy with Chinese nationals outside Karachi's airport, killing two workers from China and wounding eight people.
EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline
Read full article: EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadlineEuropean Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continue between Brussels and Beijing to end the standoff before an end-of-October deadline.
US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
Read full article: US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced laborThe Department of Homeland Security has announced that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener.
Tibetan group in India protests against China and human rights situation in homeland
Read full article: Tibetan group in India protests against China and human rights situation in homelandDozens of Tibetans living in India protested outside China’s embassy against the human rights situation in their homeland, which China annexed in 1951.
China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine war
Read full article: China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine warThree days before his communist government turns 75, China’s foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia’s war with Ukraine.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Read full article: New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official saysA senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China's newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction.
Australia's treasurer will visit China this week in the latest sign that bilateral ties are mending
Read full article: Australia's treasurer will visit China this week in the latest sign that bilateral ties are mendingAustralian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will become the first government minister from Australia in that key economic role to visit China in seven years.
China says it will investigate fashion firm PVH for suspected boycott of Xinjiang products
Read full article: China says it will investigate fashion firm PVH for suspected boycott of Xinjiang productsChina's Commerce Ministry says it will investigate the fashion company PVH, which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for suspected violations of trade rules.
US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP says
Read full article: US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP saysA new report by congressional Republicans asserts that partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to aid Beijing in developing critical technology that could be used for military purposes.
Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles
Read full article: Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehiclesThe U.S. Commerce Department is seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware with the stated goal of protecting national security and U.S. drivers.
Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs
Read full article: Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangsChina should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced labor, a Philippine senator who led an investigation into the centers said Friday.