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A prominent economist at one of China’s top think tanks was placed under investigation, detained and removed from his posts after he allegedly criticized leader Xi Jinping’s management of the world’s second-largest economy in a private chat group, according to people familiar with the matter. The investigation of Zhu Hengpeng, who for the past decade …
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via naturalnews: Billionaire entrepreneur and tech giant Elon Musk is rebranding Twitter as “X” – a step aligned with his long-term vision of creating a revolutionary social media platform that goes beyond the traditional concept of a social network. The vision entails creating an “everything app,” integrating messaging, e-commerce and peer-to-peer payments. His ambition is to develop a …
“Hey, have you heard the latest from China? They’re going all-in on the cashless life! Tencent Holdings, the social media powerhouse, has just launched a super cool payment service for Beijing metro riders. And get this – you can pay for your ride with just your palm! No cash, no card, no problem. It’s all …