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How Gen Z is retouching the rules of the skincare market in India
These youngsters are far more conscious of what goes on to their skin, compared to millennials and Gen X. They no longer chase basic whitening or moisturising creams. Influenced by social media, the young India have educated themselves on how each active ingredient works on their skin, even at the granular level of being aware of the exact percentage of ingredients used in products.
Don't open window shades of planes to take photos, warns China's spy agency
China's top spy agency warns air passengers not to open window shades at dual civil-military use airports to take photos, citing national security concerns. The Ministry of State Security issued the warning on its official WeChat account after a foreigner was caught snapping pictures at an airport in Yiwu.
China plans new carbon measurement standards to boost climate efforts
China announced plans to implement a new carbon footprint management system by 2027 to measure the carbon content of key products, aiming to meet climate goals and global carbon standards.
Chinese vessels maintain presence in East China Sea near disputed Senkaku islands for record 158 days
China's Coast Guard ships have been in the waters surrounding Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea for a record 158 days, sparking concerns of hostilities between Japan and China.
China’s $8.5 billion in steel spurs Latin America toward tariffs
Mexico, Chile, and Brazil have increased duties on steel products from China. In some cases, the duties have more than doubled over the past few weeks. Colombia may also be planning to do the same.
US eyes curbs on China's access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT
Biden admin plans to regulate AI models export to China. Commerce Dept may use computing power threshold. Concerns about AI's role in bioweapons, cyber attacks. Challenges in defining export criteria.
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Three Indian Navy ships visit Singapore as part of South China Sea deployment
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, arrived in Singapore as part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet's operational deployment to the South China Sea. The visit aims to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between India and Singapore through various engagements. The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy have a longstanding relationship, with regular visits, exchanges, and training arrangements. This deployment highlights the strong ties between the two navies.
Long-delayed Ukraine aid clears US Congress, awaits Biden signature
The US Congress approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, including provisions to ban TikTok. President Biden will send supplies to the war zone. The bill also covers assistance for Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, Sudan, and Haiti.
China accused of influencing votes at UN to serve its interests, whistleblower claims
A former employee of the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has submitted evidence alleging that China is attempting to reshape the international order by influencing multilateral institutions like the UN. The evidence suggests that Beijing is using its influence to silence discussions on sensitive topics and manipulate reports to align with its priorities, including downplaying issues related to human rights and democracy. The UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee is investigating these allegations as part of its inquiry into international relations in the multilateral system.
US, China defense chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held substantive talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference, marking the first significant dialogue between the defense chiefs of the two superpowers in nearly 18 months. The discussion focused on US-China defense relations, regional and global security issues, and the importance of maintaining open lines of military communication to prevent tensions from escalating. Austin reiterated the US commitment to freedom of navigation in international waters, particularly in the South China Sea.
Americans invested billions in Chinese companies, now their money is stuck
As recently as 2021, venture investors were pouring nearly $47 billion into Chinese companies, according to PitchBook. It's not just venture capital at risk. U.S. public pensions and university endowments invested about $146 billion from 2018 to 2022, according to Future Union, an advocacy group focused on exploring U.S. investments abroad.
China could use social media app TikTok to influence the 2024 elections: US spy chief
US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told a House of Representatives intelligence committee hearing on Tuesday that US cannot rule out that China's ruling Communist Party would use TikTok to influence this year's elections.
Canada to crack down on foreign investment in digital media sector
Starting immediately, Ottawa will increase scrutiny of investments "by entities owned or influenced by foreign states, particularly states that engage in activities that may pose a risk to Canada's national security", said Canadian innovation minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
EU opens formal investigation into TikTok over possible online content breaches
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), which applies to all online platforms since Feb. 17, requires in particular very large online platforms and search engines to do more to tackle illegal online content and risks to public security.
Govt may tweak rules for AI firms, LLMs; FY23 financials for Unacademy, Myntra
The amendments, to be notified soon by the IT ministry, could mandate that platforms that use artificially intelligent algorithms or language models to train their machines, are free of biases.
ETtech Explainer | China's curbs on online games to impact digital gaming industry
The draft regulations require gaming companies to introduce caps on recharging in-game wallets and remove features which are meant to increase gameplay such as rewards for daily log-ins.
China approves licences for 105 domestic online games in December
Further, Chinese authorities may revise newly drafted online gaming rules, the state media reported Saturday, a day after the announcement of the planned curbs triggered a sell-off in major tech stocks.
China says may revise gaming rules after tech stocks tumble
Chinese authorities may revise newly drafted online gaming rules, state media reported Saturday, a day after the announcement of the planned curbs triggered a sell-off in major tech stocks. "With regard to the concerns and opinions raised by all parties... the State Press and Publication Administration will study them carefully and will further revise and improve them," state broadcaster CCTV reported Saturday.
China says Biden plan to shut it out of US battery supply chain violates WTO rules
China said the Biden administration's intention to restrict Chinese content in electric vehicle battery tax credits violates trade norms and will lead to global supply chain disruptions. Under the US' plans, U.S. electric vehicle supply chain investors using significant Chinese materials or from designated "Foreign Entities of Concern" risk ineligibility for tax credits from next year.
US lawmakers question Apple over Jon Stewart's China content
The New York Times reported last month that Stewart's show on Apple's streaming service was ending, the result of creative differences. The newspaper said Stewart told members of his staff that potential show topics related to China and artificial intelligence were causing concern to Apple executives.
Mamaearth parent's muted market debut, early investors clock gains; Xpressbees bags $80 million
Honasa Consumer had a rather flat debut on the stock markets today, opening at a 2% premium to its issue price. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Social media companies warned of strict action over child abuse content
The electronics and information technology ministry had sent notices to these companies a week ago, asking them to remove all child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from their platforms.
Judge hears arguments from TikTok and content creators who are challenging Montana's ban on app
TikTok and five Montana content creators appeared in federal court to request a temporary block on the state's ban on the platform, which is set to take effect on January 1. TikTok and the content creators argued that the state's ban is an overreach and that there are no proven concerns about user data being shared with the Chinese government.
Rule curbing AI chip exports to China under final review
The regulation on controls on high-end chips, advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), and supercomputing was received for review on Oct. 10, according to the Office of Management and Budget website.
China lists mobile app stores that comply with new rule, but Apple missing
China's cyberspace regulator has released the names of the first app stores that have complied with new rules requiring them to submit business details to the government. The list includes app stores operated by Tencent, Huawei, Ant Group, Baidu, Xiaomi, and Samsung, but Apple's App Store is not on the list. These rules have caused concern in the industry as they could make it difficult to publish apps in China and result in many apps being taken down. Apple has not yet revealed how it will comply with these regulations.
Former Twitter executive says a mercurial Elon Musk rules by 'gut'
Esther Crawford, whose picture sleeping in a Twitter office late last year made her a viral sensation, shared her thoughts on Wednesday in a lengthy post at X.
Pakistan temporarily bans 'Barbie' over pro-LGBTQ+ content
'Barbie' has been ruling at theatres across the world, but there is trouble brewing for the film in Pakistan, as Islamabad has taken a ban into consideration due to the film's LGBTQ+ themes.
China to lay down AI rules with emphasis on content control: report
The Cyberspace Administration of China aims to create a system that will force companies to gain a licence before they can release generative artificial intelligence systems, the Financial Times said on Tuesday, citing people close to regulators.
China's search engines have more than 66,000 rules controlling content: report
The most diligent censor, by at least one measure, is Microsoft's search engine Bing, the only foreign search engine operating in the country, according to the report, which was released Wednesday by Citizen Lab, a cybersecurity research group at the University of Toronto.
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