Beijing’s continued militarization is a forced response to US pressure. But can it keep its cool? By Timur Fomenko, a political analyst During the two sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) over the weekend, China announced that its military budget would increase by 7.2% year on year. The news made headlines around the world.
State officials have claimed the Chinese-owned video-sharing app could pose a threat to national security Michigan has joined a growing number of states that have banned TikTok on government devices – but with some exceptions, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, whose popular account boasts nearly 200,000 followers.