It’s the latest evidence of the country’s push to expand use of the technology in daily life, but some fear it will be used to record and track people for social control purposes.
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Google admits building censored search engine for China – and employees are angry
The secret project, called Dragonfly, triggered a backlash because it complies with China’s censorship of politically sensitive subjects, such as the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.
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U.S. tightens foreign-investment rules, escalating conflict with China
The goal is to keep outsiders from gaining access to an American company’s high-tech secrets.
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Latest China weapon in trade war: Feeding pigs less protein
Tariffs on U.S soybeans have made meal preparation for hogs much more expensive.
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Trump tells UN Security Council China is interfering with U.S. elections
The president offers few details, but said China is upset with his administration over trade.
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U.S.-China trade war drags on as new tariffs by both sides take effect
China calls the stalemate the fruit of Trump’s ‘folly,’ and it soon could start to affect the global economy.
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Maine Voices: As demand for recycled material shrinks, consumers can take action
Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers.
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New tariff list creates risk of ‘downward cycle’ for U.S. auto industry
President Trump’s latest round of import levies on Chinese imports will add costs to more than 100 car parts.
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5 ways Trump’s tariffs on China will affect you
Consumers will be harder hit with this round of tariffs, which will impact prices on a variety of goods such as tires, bicycles, backpacks and refrigerators.
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China says Washington asks to resume tariff talks
Foreign companies in China are getting hurt by both sides.