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Chinese app Club Factory may invoke force majeure to counter Indian firms

In June 2020, India banned several Chinese apps. Club Factory is citing that decision as a situation beyond its control

Chinese app Club Factory may invoke force majeure to counter Indian firms
Updated On : 31 Mar 2021 | 9:37 AM IST

China admits four PLA soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley clash

An article in the PLA Daily reveals official Chinese casualty count for the first time

China admits four PLA soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley clash
Updated On : 19 Feb 2021 | 10:16 PM IST

US distances itself from Donald Trump's attempts to ban WeChat

Courts have blocked Trump's attempted ban of WeChat from going into effect, saying it would affect affect the First Amendment rights of users

US distances itself from Donald Trump's attempts to ban WeChat
Updated On : 12 Feb 2021 | 3:19 AM IST

Chinese state media celebrates top entrepreneurs, but not Jack Ma

Ma, lionised at home for creating some of his country's largest corporations, didn't make the cut in a Shanghai Securities News front-page commentary lauding the leading lights of technology

Chinese state media celebrates top entrepreneurs, but not Jack Ma
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 1:45 AM IST

Donald Trump orders ban on transactions with eight more Chinese apps

Trump has signed an executive order barring transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay and WeChat Pay to protect America's national security

Donald Trump orders ban on transactions with eight more Chinese apps
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 8:33 AM IST

US appeals court rejects Justice Dept's request for immediate ban on WeChat

The WeChat users said the ruling will avoid an "unprecedented shutdown of a major platform for communications relied on by millions of people in the United States

US appeals court rejects Justice Dept's request for immediate ban on WeChat
Updated On : 27 Oct 2020 | 7:56 AM IST

China says Trump govt's bans on TikTok and WeChat break WTO rules

In the same meeting, the United States defended its actions, saying they are intended to mitigate national security risks

China says Trump govt's bans on TikTok and WeChat break WTO rules
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 8:57 PM IST

US Justice Department pushes for immediate ban on downloads of WeChat

In a filing Friday, the Justice Department asked Beeler to allow for an immediate ban while the case works its way through court.

US Justice Department pushes for immediate ban on downloads of WeChat
Updated On : 26 Sep 2020 | 2:11 AM IST
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 7:17 PM IST

Trump clears TikTok deal 'in concept', ByteDance seeks $60 bn in valuation

TikTok to give $5 billion to fund the education of American youths; ban delayed till September 27

Trump clears TikTok deal 'in concept', ByteDance seeks $60 bn in valuation
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 1:05 AM IST

China vows countermeasures over Trump govt's move to ban TikTok, WeChat

Amid worsening relations between two countries, China on Saturday said it resolutely opposed the move by the US to ban TikTok and WeChat and vowed to take countermeasures

China vows countermeasures over Trump govt's move to ban TikTok, WeChat
Updated On : 19 Sep 2020 | 8:29 PM IST

'Resolutely opposed' to US decision of banning WeChat, TikTok: China

China's Commerce Ministry said on Saturday it was "resolutely opposed" to the U.S. decision to ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from U.S. app stores starting Sunday night

'Resolutely opposed' to US decision of banning WeChat, TikTok: China
Updated On : 19 Sep 2020 | 10:54 AM IST

US to ban app downloads of TikTok WeChat tomorrow over security threat

ByteDance plans to launch TikTok IPO in US and accept new Treasury terms

US to ban app downloads of TikTok WeChat tomorrow over security threat
Updated On : 19 Sep 2020 | 1:41 AM IST

US imposes restrictions on transactions via WeChat, curbs on TikTok

The order doesn't apply to operations or cash transfers outside the US, which had been a concern of some US tech companies

US imposes restrictions on transactions via WeChat, curbs on TikTok
Updated On : 18 Sep 2020 | 6:13 PM IST

Upcoming ban on Chinese app WeChat won't target its users: US govt

A looming US ban on the Chinese app WeChat won't target people who use the app to communicate, according to a government court filing

Upcoming ban on Chinese app WeChat won't target its users: US govt
Updated On : 17 Sep 2020 | 7:55 AM IST

Tata Group's all-in-one 'super app' ambitions face multiple challenges

The group plans to launch an umbrella portal in December, but there are major challenges in its ability to compete with RIL, Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart

Tata Group's all-in-one 'super app' ambitions face multiple challenges
Updated On : 13 Sep 2020 | 9:21 PM IST

Forget TikTok, it's WeChat that brings China's internet whip to the world

As WeChat has become ubiquitous, it has become a powerful tool of social control, a way for Chinese authorities to guide and police what people say, whom they talk to and what they read

Forget TikTok, it's WeChat that brings China's internet whip to the world
Updated On : 05 Sep 2020 | 11:25 AM IST

US has lots to lose and little to gain from TikTok-WeChat ban: Here's why

Banning TikTok and WeChat would cut off many Americans from popular social media

US has lots to lose and little to gain from TikTok-WeChat ban: Here's why
Updated On : 29 Aug 2020 | 12:16 PM IST

WeChat ban could hit competitiveness, revenue: US firms in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - U.S. companies based in the financial hub of Shanghai said Washington's planned ban on Chinese messaging app WeChat could badly hit their competitiveness and revenue should it apply to U.S. firms and citizens in China, a survey showed on Wednesday.

WeChat ban could hit competitiveness, revenue: US firms in Shanghai
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 5:58 PM IST

Amid souring US ties, China courts Europe with foreign minister's tour

In Rome for a meeting with his counterpart Luigi Di Maio, Wang told reporters that China's relations with the European Union are on a positive trend

Amid souring US ties, China courts Europe with foreign minister's tour
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 8:05 AM IST