(Reuters) – Segway Inc is finalizing production of its two-wheeled personal transporter vehicle, which gained popularity with tourists and some police forces but was involved in mishaps with famous personalities. Launched almost two decades ago, the company will stop manufacturing the Segway PT starting July 15, as it shifts its …
Read More »Exclusive: Trump administration says Huawei and Hikvision are backed by the Chinese military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has determined that major Chinese companies, including telecommunications equipment giant Huawei Technologies and video surveillance company Hikvision (002415.SZ), are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new US financial sanctions, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. FILE …
Read More »United States Mobilizes to Protect Lobster Industry, Threatens Tariffs on China
FILE PHOTO: Lobsters seen in a box after being brought in by a lobster fisherman in Stonington, Maine, USA. USA, July 5, 2017. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum aimed at protecting American lobster fishermen who have found export markets …
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Confidence in China among Australians has halved amid diplomatic and trade disputes, and only 23% said they were confident that Beijing would act responsibly in the world compared to a reading of the 52% two years ago, according to a major survey. FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi …
Read More »Exclusive: Women, Babies at Risk When COVID-19 Disrupts Health Services, World Bank Warns
LONDON (Reuters) – Millions of women and children in poor countries are at risk because the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the health services they depend on, from neonatal and maternity care to immunizations and contraception, a health expert warned. World Bank Global. FILE PHOTO: A doctor wearing a face shield …
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