What's the Point? #42 (Hawaii)

In South Korea, Covid-19 Comes With Another Risk: Online Bullies September 19, 2020
The country’s extensive response has been praised around the world but has led to harassment and slander, raising questions about privacy protections.
After Trump’s TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies September 19, 2020
Beijing issued rules that could allow it to halt exports, imports and investments by businesses accused of endangering national security.
Trump Admin to Ban TikTok, WeChat From U.S. App Stores September 18, 2020
It issued new rules that will cripple the operation of two popular Chinese-owned apps in the United States.
No, a Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Didn’t Partner With a Pro-Communist Chinese Group September 18, 2020
A Heritage Foundation investigation went viral on Thursday, but it conflated two nonprofits with the same name.
‘It’s So Essential’: WeChat Ban Makes U.S.-China Standoff Personal September 18, 2020
When downloads of the Chinese-owned messaging service are barred in the U.S. starting at midnight on Sunday, the feud between the countries will hit home for millions of people.

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