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Canadian intelligence agency advises against TikTok over 'risky' data practices

An interview with Canada's intelligence director sees a stern warning arrive about the usage of TikTok.

Android Central · May 17, 2024

Despite Western Pressure, China In No Hurry To Reduce Russia Support

Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say.

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Canada spies under pressure over foreign meddling reports

Prime minister testified at inquiry into foreign interference that agency’s report of China meddling wasn’t relayed to him

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2024

TikTok And Its 'Secret Sauce' Caught In US-China Tussle

As a US campaign to sever TikTok from its Chinese parent heads to the Senate, analysts say Beijing's response to a forced sale of the app -- and its 'secret sauce' algorithm -- will be clear: Hands off.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

'Game-changing' Tech Fuels US Relook At China Data Risks

From genomic information to internet-connected cars, the United States is rethinking its data protection policies -- with further trade curbs aimed at China in the cards -- as tech like AI brings new risks.

International Business Times · Mar 3, 2024

Scientist fed classified information to China, says Canada intelligence report

Report says Xiangguo Qiu secretly worked with Wuhan Institute for Virology and posed a ‘threat to Canada’s economic security’

The Guardian - US · Feb 29, 2024

Chinese Nationals Illegally Entering US Increased by 7000% Since 2021, Sparking National Security Concerns

A US government national security report has highlighted how China is trying to be a superpower by gathering data from US companies, the general public and academic institutions by sending Chinese nationals as illegal immigrants across the US-Mexican border.

International Business Times UK · Feb 29, 2024

U.S. Government Downplays Venezuela's Activity on Border with Guyana: 'Very Small in Size and Scale'

White House spokesperson John Kirby said that the administration doesn't see "indication that there's about to be hostilities"

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2024

Venezuela Escalates Threat to Guyana with Beefed-Up Military Presence in the Essequibo

Satellite images show heightened activity despite an agreement between Maduro and Guyanese President Ali, who denounced the use of force

Latin Times · Feb 9, 2024

China media warns against taking China's Indian Ocean research as threats

Chinese state media warned on Friday that a report by a prominent U.S. think tank on the military uses of Chinese scientific research across the Indian Ocean gave “ammunition” to countries bent on concocting threats from China.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024