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August 3, 2020

Trump cuts off question by CNN's Jim Acosta about US coronavirus death rate: 'Fake News CNN, hold it'

President Trump told CNN reporter Jim Acosta to "hold it" on Monday when the latter asked him about the coronavirus death rate in the U.S. as it compared to other nations.

August 3, 2020

UPenn struggles to explain $3M donation from Hong Kong shell company: report

The school received $3 million from the Nice Famous Corporation Limited, which is reportedly owned by a Chinese national.

August 3, 2020

Vulnerable eastern China areas evacuated ahead of Typhoon Hagupit

China’s National Meteorological Center said Typhoon Hagupit is expected to come ashore between Zhejiang and Fujian provinces. Shanghai is expected to feel the effects.

August 2, 2020

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrant for US citizen amid crackdown on pro-democracy activists

Hong Kong police have issued an arrest warrant for a U.S. citizen involved in pro-democracy activism, part of a wider crackdown on those who are suspected of violating a new national security law, Chinese state media reported Friday.

August 2, 2020

Nunes warns China could use TikTok 'to run a propaganda operation' to influence upcoming election: 'Very, very disturbing'

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., praised President Trump's proposed ban of social media phenomenon TikTok on Sunday, warning "Fox & Friends" viewers that " your data, [and] your kids' data" could end up "in the hands of the Chinese" if the White House fails to intervene.

August 2, 2020

Pompeo warns TikTok users' personal info could be going 'directly to the Chinese Communist Party'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed President Trump’s proposed ban of social media phenomenon TikTok, detailing just how use of the app exposes Americans to having their personal information sent straight to the Chinese government.

August 2, 2020

Peter Navarro on TikTok: China 'use these social media apps to track you and surveil you and monitor your movements'

White House Trade adviser Peter Navarro warned of the dangers of TikTok, explaining why President Trump may potentially ban the social media app.

August 2, 2020

Microsoft, Bytedance halt TikTok talks after Trump signals opposition

Microsoft Corp. has paused negotiations to buy the U.S. operations of the video-sharing app TikTok after President Trump said late Friday he opposed the deal, according to people familiar with the matter.

August 1, 2020

TikTok says it's 'here for the long run' after Trump floats ban over security fears

TikTok on Saturday said it’s “here for the long run” and “not planning on going anywhere” after President Trump said he intends to ban the popular video app over widespread concerns about data security.

August 1, 2020

TikTok warning: There is nothing stopping China from accessing kids' personal data on app, says Kurt 'The CyberGuy'

There is "nothing" stopping China from accessing children's personal data on TikTok, Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson told Fox News on Saturday.