Trump Administration Bars Some Giant Brand Bicycles, Citing Forced Labor

The Trump administration said it would begin seizing Giant brand bicycles manufactured in Taiwan at the U.S. border, after an investigation found evidence of forced labor.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits the Philippines, Headed for Hong Kong

Thousands were evacuated and hundreds of flights have been canceled ahead of the major storm, equivalent in wind speed to a Category 5 hurricane.

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How Xi Is Using a TikTok Tradeoff to Court Trump

Agreeing to a deal suggests that the fate of TikTok matters less to Beijing than gaining leverage on issues it cares most about, like tariffs, technology and Taiwan.

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China Revisits Its War With Japan, Stirring Pride and Fears of Hatred

A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.

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New Study Shows Heat Waves Make People Age Faster

Exposure to heat waves over just two years could add up to 12 extra days of age-related health damage.

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang in Talks With China to Allay Security Fears Over A.I. Chips

Jensen Huang said he was “surprised” by questions about his company’s chips, given China’s eagerness to acquire them for advanced A.I systems.

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Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel

Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.

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Typhoon Podul Heads Toward China After Lashing Taiwan

A man was swept away while fishing and dozens of other people were injured as strong winds and rain battered the island.

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Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite

The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.

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Taiwan Strained by 20% Tariffs, No Trade Deal and Political Uncertainty

Taiwan’s export manufacturers are facing steeper U.S. tariffs than their neighbors got and getting squeezed by an appreciating currency.

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