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Explainer: TikTok just admitted it held EU user data in China and it now has a huge credibility problem

The social media giant’s admission that it did indeed hold EU user data in China, contrary to all of its promises under Project Clover, could jeopardise its credibility on the issue from here on in Today at 12:15 Does TikTok’s vaunted €12bn Project Clover, …

The European Union SA’s newest billion-dollar export market

Release date: 02/05/25 South Australia’s exports to the European Union – the world’s second largest consumer market after the US – have grown by 22% in the last 12 months to $1 billion, making it our state’s newest billion-dollar export market. According …

TikTok hit with €530M fine after illegally sending users’ data to China

TikTok has been given six months to bring its data processing practices in line with the EU’s privacy rules, or suspend all data transfers to the country. TikTok said it “strongly contest[s]” the Irish DPC’s findings and plans to appeal in full. " …

China wants 'sincerity' as it evaluates tariff offer from the US

China's Commerce Ministry on Friday said it was "currently evaluating" an offer on tariff negotiations. "If the US wants to talk, it should show its sincerity to do so, be prepared to correct its wrong practices and cancel unilateral …

France wants EU parcels levy to stem flood of cheap Chinese fast fashion imports

Other EU countries have made similar moves. Back in March, Nordic countries including Denmark, Sweden and Norway said they would “​​collaborate to stop products from platforms such as Temu, Shein and Wish that are harmful for people’s health and the …

Save our Steel: Trump’s tariffs and Chinese overcapacity force governments to act

As it stands, the sector is not ready for the future, said steel transformation expert Boris Jankowiak at the Climate Action Network, a federation of NGOs. “At the moment we have a fossil-based steel industry that is facing several struggles,” he told …

TikTok fined €530mn for sending EU data to China

“Made in China 2025”: A Decade of Industrial Policy and Its Geopolitical Effects

Executive Summary This report assesses the trajectory, achievements, and limitations of Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” (MIC2025) industrial strategy and examines its geopolitical ramifications ten years after its launch. MIC2025 aimed to upgrade China’s …

Lured by Thailand perks, China’s EV makers face reality check

IT’S HARD to miss the aggressiveness of Chinese automakers in the Thai market on the drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport into Bangkok: huge billboards featuring BYD, Changan Auto, GAC, Great Wall Motor, SAIC MG and many other Chinese brands line the highways …

TikTok fined €530m by Irish data regulator for improper data transfers to China

The new fine brings to €3.9bn in penalties imposed by the Irish watchdog on big tech firms under EU privacy law “TikTok failed to verify, guarantee and demonstrate that the personal data of EEA users, remotely accessed by staff in China, was afforded a …

China’s electric vehicle industry is preparing to take on the world. Is America ready?

Shanghai, China CNN  —  This year’s Shanghai auto show has a clear message for visitors: China is now a global leader in innovation, and it wants the world to know. The massive, thrumming exhibition that took place in the country’s financial capital over …

After Ukraine, Putin’s Next Step Will Be To Destroy The EU & Trump Shares The Same Goal, Warns British Expert 

According to a noted Ukrainian-born British journalist and author, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions go far beyond Ukraine. In a striking warning, Peter Pomerantsev asserted, “After Ukraine, Putin’s next step will be to destroy the European …

China ends sanctions on EU lawmakers as pressure grows over ...

China will lift sanctions on several Members of the European Parliament and the parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights, the EU's top parliamentary official has said. The move comes as tensions rise over new US trade tariffs targeting both China …

TikTok hit with 530 million euro privacy fine in investigation into China data transfer

LONDON (AP) — European Union privacy watchdogs fined TikTok 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday after a four-year investigation found that the video sharing app's data transfers to China breached the EU's strict data privacy rules. Ireland…

TikTok fined 530 million euros by EU regulator over data protection

DUBLIN (Reuters) -TikTok was fined 530 million euros ($600 million) by its lead EU privacy regulator on Friday over concerns on how it protects user information and was ordered to suspend data transfers to China if its processing is not brought into …

Serbian leader sticks to his guns on Moscow visit, risks EU fury

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed Thursday to honor his promise to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, despite potential backlash from the European Union. While Serbia has long maintained close ties with Russia, Vucic has …

Piyush Goyal & EU commissioner hold ‘productive’ talks to discuss FTA progress

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels to discuss the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both …

Trump has closed a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump, by executive order on April 9, is closing the door on tariff exemptions on small packages from China and Hong Kong. The policy, which took effect on May 2, has ended the so-called “de minimis” privilege for direct-to-consumer …

European Parliament chairs push for probe into death of Tibetan leader in Chinese custody

Two chairs of European Parliament have called for a probe into the “suspicious” death of prominent Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, according to a report by Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). Rinpoche, who was the …

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

5 key factors shaping Iran’s foreign policy calculus

This article is an expanded version of a piece to be published by Gulan Media. Iran appears to be reorienting its approach to diplomatic engagement with its neighbors and the West by prioritizing the economic benefits of cooperation. While Iran’s overtures …

Trump’s domestic political support craters at the 100-day mark before his Middle East trip

President Donald Trump reached the 100-day mark in his second term this week seeing a sharp drop in his domestic political standing. His approval rating at this point in his presidency is the lowest of any other president in at least the last seven decades …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Announce Kimberly-Clark to Bring 491 Jobs to Ohio

Warren, Ohio, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WARREN, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, JobsOhio  President and CEO J.P. Nauseef, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced today that the Kimberly-Clark …