Chinese state affiliated hackers were responsible for two malicious cyber-attack campaigns targeting UK parliamentarians and democratic institutions, Oliver Dowden told the Commons. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, had identified a Chinese state-affiliated hacking group responsible for infiltrating the IT systems of the UK Electoral Commission… Continue reading Chinese hackers responsible for two ‘malicious’ cyber campaigns against UK
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‘3 Body Problem’ cast addresses whitewashing criticism from fans of the original Chinese novels
Amid early criticism and fears of whitewashing, the cast of the highly anticipated sci-fi series “3 Body Problem” says it does justice to the original Chinese novels. The Netflix series, developed by writer Alexander Woo and “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss, follows a group of London-based scientists and authorities who band… Continue reading ‘3 Body Problem’ cast addresses whitewashing criticism from fans of the original Chinese novels
Britain’s democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns
Britain’s democracy is under threat from Chinese cyber attacks that have accessed the details of 40 million UK voters and targeted senior politicians, MPs will be told today. Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden is due to tell Parliament that Beijing is behind a hacking operation that accessed millions of UK voters’ details from the Electoral… Continue reading Britain’s democracy under threat from Chinese cyber attackers, government warns
Chinese fans bought 10,000 bottles of NBA star James Harden’s wine in seconds
HONG KONG — NBA star James Harden was left stunned by fans in China after they bought 10,000 bottles of wine from his signature brand in seconds during his appearance on a livestream. Harden, a guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who is visiting the basketball-obsessed country, was promoting his J-Harden wine on a Tuesday livestream… Continue reading Chinese fans bought 10,000 bottles of NBA star James Harden’s wine in seconds
Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech
In the latest war of word with China, US president Joe Biden has issued a statement prohibiting investment in entities that engage in certain activities related to the development of advanced semiconductors, quantum information technologies, or AI systems. The White House said that the Executive Order covers US investment in technologies designed for military… Continue reading Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech
Biden signs executive order limiting investment on some Chinese industries
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday restricting U.S. investment in some high-tech industries in China. The narrow and targeted order focuses on sectors such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence and advanced semi-conductors and comes amid growing tensions with China. The executive order, first reported by The New York Times, declares a national emergency… Continue reading Biden signs executive order limiting investment on some Chinese industries
Chinese parents get state backing in bid to combat kids’ internet obsession
It’s a familiar sight around the world: a teenager glued to their cellphone as their parents implore them to put it down. But youngsters in China may have the choice taken away from them under new rules that would limit screen time to a maximum of two hours a day for people under the age… Continue reading Chinese parents get state backing in bid to combat kids’ internet obsession