Mexico is seeing a significant increase in trade with the United States, especially since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into force. This agreement allows products made in Mexico using foreign materials to be labeled as "Made in Mexico" and avoid certain tariffs. Companies li
As the U. S. election draws near, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are stepping up their efforts to sway voters. Microsoft's recent report highlights that these countries are using fake videos, social media campaigns, and disinformation to try and influence the outcome. For instance, R
Diana Xue used to follow her husband's political views and vote Republican. But a new law in Florida has changed her mind. This law, passed by the state's Republican-led government, bans Chinese nationals without permanent residency from buying land. Xue, who came from China for college and became a
US officials have raised alarms that China attempted to hack into the phones of former President Donald Trump, his running mate Senator JD Vance, and individuals linked to Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats. The investigation is ongoing to determine what data, if any, was accessed. Acc
China is pushing for calm in the Ukraine war. They're worried that North Korean soldiers might join the fight soon. U. S. officials confirmed that North Korea sent troops to Russia, which could make North Korea part of the fight. This is a tricky situation for China. They don't want to get involved
Chinese hackers, allegedly linked to their government, have been busy lately. They've been trying to sneak into the phone communications of former President Donald Trump and JD Vance, the Republican candidate for Ohio's Senate seat. This is just a part of their larger effort to spy on top US officia
A group of Chinese-controlled bots is trying to sway voters in several U. S. states, according to a new report by Microsoft. These fake accounts are spreading negative messages about politicians who have criticized China's policies. The group behind this, called Taizi Flood, is linked to China's Pub
TSMC, the Taiwanese tech giant, has been in the hot seat lately. It's been selling semiconductors to Huawei, a Chinese company under US sanctions. You might think, "Uh-oh, that's not good. " But hold on, there's more to the story. TSMC says it's in the clear because Huawei placed the orders before t
Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, is back in China this year. This time, he's chatting with Beijing officials and local partners. Why is this visit special, you ask? Well, Apple is facing tough competition. Plus, they're planning to launch Apple Intelligence in China. This is a big deal because it's Apple's ne
Late on a Monday night, China sent up not one, but three satellites – Tianping-3A, B, and another B. These little guys are on a big mission: to calibrate ground radar equipment and collect other data. The launch happened from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China. A Long March 6 rock
