World Nov 05 Millions depend on private messaging apps to keep in touch. They’re ripe with misinformation By Saher Khan, Vignesh Ramachandran
Politics Feb 11 U.S. distances itself from Trump attempts to ban WeChat The Commerce Department is reviewing recent actions, such as the rules undermining TikTok and WeChat, to ensure that efforts by the Trump administration to ban them based on claimed national-security threats were justified. By Tali Arbel, Associated Press
Nation Sep 21 Watch 4:07 News Wrap: Dozens of wildfires still burning on West Coast In our news wrap Monday, dozens of wildfires are still burning on the West Coast. Southern California’s Bobcat Fire has doubled in size over the past week, fanned by high winds. Flames have scorched 165 square miles of Los Angeles…
Politics Sep 18 Watch 7:16 What Trump administration ban means for users of TikTok and WeChat The Trump administration is going ahead with plans to ban two popular Chinese social media apps. Starting Sunday, Americans will no longer be able to download TikTok or WeChat from Apple or Google app stores, although current versions of TikTok…
Nation Sep 18 U.S. bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security The U.S. will ban the use of WeChat Sunday to “safeguard the national security of the United States.”… By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Aug 07 Trump orders ban on dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat By Tali Arbel, Associated Press The executive orders take effect in 45 days and could bar the apps from the Apple and Google app stores, effectively removing them from U.S. distribution. Continue reading
Aug 20 Meet some of the Chinese Americans voting for Trump By Andi Wang Donald Trump’s unapologetic style, along with his stances on key issues, have won him the support of some Chinese Americans. Continue reading