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China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is racing ahead, leaving the United States trailing in its wake. EV sales in China account for nearly 30% of all auto sales, compared to just 7% in the US. Tesla, the pioneer of the modern EV movement, has played a significant role in China’s rapid EV expansion. In 2018, Tesla became the first international automaker to establish a manufacturing facility in China without a local partner. This move not only marked a historic shift but also prompted fierce competition among Chinese automakers to improve their EV offerings. Today, China leads the world in EV exports, while the US struggles to catch up. To bridge this gap, the Biden administration is investing heavily in EV infrastructure, including the $1 trillion Inflation Reduction Act. Yet, the question remains: Can  Tesla  maintain its dominance in a rapidly evolving market, both in China and the US? As Tesla introduces new models and navigates fierce competition, the future of the EV indu...

In a recent development, TikTok has come under scrutiny as Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, took action against a Chinese political spam network targeting users in Australia and beyond. Meta’s investigation uncovered nearly 9,000 groups, pages, and accounts associated with this network, spread across various platforms, including TikTok. This disinformation effort primarily focused on criticizing US and Western foreign policy, along with supporting the Chinese government. Guardian Australia raised concerns about TikTok’s involvement, particularly regarding videos related to accusations of forced labor in Taiwan and Xinjiang. While  TikTok has deactivated 284 accounts  linked to this campaign, questions remain about the platform’s ability to detect covert influence operations. Experts suggest TikTok should have taken preemptive measures, and calls for transparency in the company’s actions are growing stronger. As this situation unfolds, the tech community awai...