China’s queer influencers thrive despite growing LGBTQ+ censorship

TAIPEI, Taiwan —  Amid China’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights, queer influencers are using creative strategies, subtle hashtags…

Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech

SAN FRANCISCO —  On election night, as Republican Donald Trump inched closer to reclaiming the U.S. presidency,…

China provides visa-free entry to nine more countries, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld

China announced on Friday that it will extend visa-free entry to citizens from nine additional countries,…

How Trump tariffs could plunge Mexico into recession, boost migration

MEXICO CITY —  If former President Trump is reelected and follows through with his promise to slap…

Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?

Since then, though, the expectations of the level of Apple’s capitulation have only grown more onerous.…

$1.80 dinners and budget clothes? The spread of frugality is hurting China’s economy

TAIPEI, Taiwan —  China’s 1.4 billion consumers once spent with enough abandon to help drive the global…

Biden administration announces $750 million investment in North Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed

The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to…

Legendary buys out China’s Wanda ownership stake

Film and TV production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the remaining 50% stake owned by…

Hiltzik: Trump is flatly lying about saving the ACA and beating COVID

My favorite Lily Tomlin line is this one: “No matter how cynical you become, it’s never…

Hiltzik: Here’s the truth about tariffs

Despite strong evidence that the average voter in the presidential election doesn’t care a hoot about…