US imposes sanctions on Chinese institute

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US imposes sanctions on Chinese institute, firms for supporting Pakistan’s ballistic missile program

September 13, 2024

China auto parts makers triple in Thailand on EV battery rush
RAYONG, Thailand — Chinese auto parts manufacturers in Thailand have grown threefold with the arrival of BYD and other car companies, turning the Southeast Asian nation into a base that could be used to supply other Asian markets. In Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), located about two hours by car from Bangkok, new factories are going up…
‘That’s So Raven’ dad Rondell Sheridan hospitalized, asks fans for help with medical bills
Comedian and actor Rondell Sheridan has been hospitalized due to severe pancreatitis, the “That’s So Raven” star announced Wednesday on Instagram, and is asking fans for help with his medical bills and expenses. Sheridan said he fell ill while on the road on April 10, paying a visit to the hospital where they thought it…
New pope’s social media posts offer some insight into his politics
In this day and age, even the holy leave a social media trail. The new pope’s online footprint was quickly dissected on Thursday just minutes after he elected the next head of the Catholic church, sparking a mixed reaction from some on the right. Before becoming Pope Leo XVI, Cardinal Robert Prevost occasionally posted on…
In Philippines election, personality trumps policy as economic storm brews
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For Filipinos like Randy Martinez, May 12’s midterm elections for the House of Representatives, half of the Senate and thousands of city and municipal council seats come at a time when crucial policymaking and legislation could have a hand in spurring development across a country falling short of its economic growth…
Stablecoins are back in focus as Senate Democrats reject legislation approving their use
Stablecoins have come into focus on Thursday, as Democrats opposed legislation aimed at creating a legal pathway for the digital tokens. Stablecoins are privately issued digital currencies. Proponents like to refer to them as “digital dollars” that are akin to in-store credits a consumer might find at a retailer. Unlike other forms of crypto,…
Huawei to unveil PC with HarmonyOS now that Windows is out of reach
GUANGZHOU — Huawei Technologies will launch on May 19 its first personal computer using the in-house-developed HarmonyOS operating system, with U.S. sanctions having left the Chinese company unable to renew a contract with Microsoft for Windows when it expired in late March. Huawei detailed the plans Thursday at an event in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, Chinese…
Takeda Pharmaceutical to invest $30bn in US over 5 years: CEO
TOKYO — Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceuticals will invest $30 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, CEO Christophe Weber said Thursday, with the money going toward both manufacturing facilities and research and development. A string of major pharmaceutical makers around the world have come out with plans to invest in the U.S. after…
Trump urges Speaker Mike Johnson to raise taxes on the wealthy, adding new wrinkle to massive GOP bill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump privately pressed Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., during a phone call on Wednesday to add two additional proposals to the massive package for his agenda: raising the tax rate on the highest earners and closing the so-called carried interest loophole, according to a Republican leadership source as well as two other…