The secret project, called Dragonfly, triggered a backlash because it complies with China’s censorship of politically sensitive subjects, such as the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.
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Commentary: Trump could be the most honest president in modern history
Granted, he lies all the time. But he has kept many of the promises he made during the 2016 campaign.
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U.S. tightens foreign-investment rules, escalating conflict with China
The goal is to keep outsiders from gaining access to an American company’s high-tech secrets.
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Latest China weapon in trade war: Feeding pigs less protein
Tariffs on U.S soybeans have made meal preparation for hogs much more expensive.
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Trump tells U.N. Security Council that China is interfering with U.S. elections
The president offers few details, but said Beijing is upset with his administration over trade.
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U.S.-China trade war drags on as new tariffs by both sides take effect
China calls the stalemate the fruit of Trump’s ‘folly,’ and it soon could start to affect the global economy.
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Another View: Trump makes it harder for China to cut a deal
The president’s strategy should be to encourage Beijing to be a better economic partner.
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Former Google chief predicts that internet will split in two
It will happen in the next decade, Eric Schmidt says, with one web led by the U.S. and a restrictive version led by China.
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Maine Voices: As demand for recycled material shrinks, consumers can take action
Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers.
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New tariff list creates risk of ‘downward cycle’ for U.S. auto industry
President Trump’s latest round of import levies on Chinese imports will add costs to more than 100 car parts.