On Balance | US TikTok hysteria pushes key questions about the app to the margins
US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.
Opinion | Middle powers’ global clout is growing but not in power politics
The growing influence of middle powers – those too small to be superpowers but still seen as ranking above developing countries – can shape global events. But, as long as great powers can ignore them with unilateral action or by using their veto, this influence is unlikely to shake the core of power politics.
The growing influence of middle powers – those too small to be superpowers but still seen as ranking above developing countries – can shape global events. But, as long as great powers can ignore them with unilateral action or by using their veto, this influence is unlikely to shake the core of power politics.
Opinion | The real reason for US, EU gripes about Chinese overcapacity
They are defensive because China threatens their dominance in advanced manufacturing, but fail to see how Chinese manufacturing helps the global energy transition and benefits Global South consumers.
They are defensive because China threatens their dominance in advanced manufacturing, but fail to see how Chinese manufacturing helps the global energy transition and benefits Global South consumers.
My Take | Taiwan is undermining its own ‘silicon shield’
For an economy that relies so much on microchips from the low end to the most advanced, its worsening relationship with Beijing is forcing others to diversify critical supply chains and production facilities.
For an economy that relies so much on microchips from the low end to the most advanced, its worsening relationship with Beijing is forcing others to diversify critical supply chains and production facilities.
Opinion | Another victory for Biden is possible if he’s willing to take risks
US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address was received positively and shows he has what it takes to beat Donald Trump. Biden must address tangible issues such as the economy to win over rural Americans but can run on restoring abortion rights.
US President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address was received positively and shows he has what it takes to beat Donald Trump. Biden must address tangible issues such as the economy to win over rural Americans but can run on restoring abortion rights.
Opinion
US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.