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Small quaint and quiet beachside villages in Southeast Asia to take elderly Chinese parents? Ideally with Chinese food?

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Small quaint and quiet beachside villages in Southeast Asia to take elderly Chinese parents? Ideally with Chinese food? My parents are both around 75 and want to get out of China for a little bit. I’ve lived and traveled around SEA but what I look for and have experienced is polar opposite of what they want. They don’t really do much, so no fishing, swimming, hiking, museums, tours, etc. No cities, noise, or bustling streets. And they only eat Chinese food. If no…

Reddit Travel 393 2025-01-18

RedNote: what it’s like using the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to

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RedNote: what it’s like using the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeInstead of wallowing in misery about potentially losing access to their favorite short-form video app, many TikTokers are flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also called Xiaohongshu. I’ve decided to spend some time on the platform myself, and it looks like so-called “TikTok refugees” are excited a…

The Verge 447 2025-01-15

US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar

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US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar Image: Daniel GolsonThe Biden administration finalized a new rule that would effectively ban all Chinese vehicles from the US under the auspices of blocking the “sale or import” of connected vehicle software from “countries of concern.” The rule could have wide-ranging effects on big automakers, like Ford and GM, as well as smaller manufacturers…

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‘Goodbye to my Chinese spy’ might be the last great TikTok trend

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‘Goodbye to my Chinese spy’ might be the last great TikTok trend Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesTikTokers are coping with the app’s potential ban with an unusual trend: by bidding farewell to their “personal Chinese spy.” The trend, which pokes fun at security concerns surrounding the app, has users thanking their “spy” for surveilling them and filling their For You page with entertaining conte…

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Apple’s Global Smartphone Share Slips as Chinese Rivals Surge

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Apple’s Global Smartphone Share Slips as Chinese Rivals Surge Apple’s global smartphone market share declined to 18% in 2024, down from 19% the previous year, while Chinese manufacturers expanded their presence in the global market, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. The iPhone maker saw a 2% decline in year-over-year sales, despite the broader smartphone market seeing 4% growth, as Chinese…

Mac Rumors 314 2025-01-14

Chinese Supercars Can Jump Over Potholes On Awful Roads

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Chinese Supercars Can Jump Over Potholes On Awful Roads Chinese automakers are leaving every other brand for dust right now. They’re dominating in terms of electric vehicle capabilities, are catching up with legacy automakers in sales and now are jumping ahead with the kind of tech they’re packing into their latest models. Nowhere is this more true than in the Yangwang U9,… Read more…

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US designates Tencent and CATL as Chinese military companies

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US designates Tencent and CATL as Chinese military companies Image: GettyThe US Department of Defense has added tech giant Tencent and lithium-ion battery maker CATL to its list of Chinese military companies, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The designation doesn’t impose sanctions or a ban, but it could make it more difficult for the companies to do business in the US. Along with owning the popular mess…

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Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber Claimed NJ Drones Are Ultra-Advanced Chinese Military Tech With ‘Gravitic Propulsion Systems’

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Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber Claimed NJ Drones Are Ultra-Advanced Chinese Military Tech With ‘Gravitic Propulsion Systems’ Drone activity over the state of New Jersey sure gave us a December to remember even if the official explanation is pretty disappointing. According to officials, they’re just regular drones that people aren’t used to seeing at night mixed with regular aircraft such as private planes and helicopters. Matthew… Read more…

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