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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk announced a new political entity over the weekend, dubbed the “America Party,” which has since sparked mixed reactions among investors, analysts and loyalists. Check out the current price of TSLA stock here. What Happened: On Sunday, in a...

Chinese social media has been flooded with conspiracy theories following a reported assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. The incident, which took place at Trump’s Florida golf course, has sparked widespread discussion on China’s Weibo platform, despite the...

Chinese tech heavyweight Huawei has scheduled a product launch event on Sept. 10, the same day Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is set to reveal its iPhone 16 lineup. What Happened: Huawei’s event is slated for 2:30 p.m. Beijing time, coinciding with Apple’s late evening event on the U.S. west...

In a surprising turn of events, Chinese social media users and former President Donald Trump have come to a shared conclusion: Vice President Kamala Harris has a slim chance of winning the upcoming November elections. What Happened: Chinese social media platform Weibo is buzzing with discussions...

In a move that has sparked concerns about privacy and doxxing, China’s leading social media platforms have announced that “self-media” accounts with over 500,000 followers will be required to disclose real-name information. What Happened: Several top Chinese social media...

Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ:WB), often referred to as China’s Twitter (now rebranded as X) counterpart, reportedly plans to mandate top influencers, those with more than one million followers, to display their real names on the platform, raising concerns about online privacy in...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) could abandon leather in favor of eco-friendly materials for its upcoming iPhone 15 lineup cases and Watch bands, sparking questions about the potential ramifications for its coveted partnership with luxury fashion brand Hermes.  What Happened...

In a clash of comedy and censorship, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, popularly known by his stage name "Uncle Roger," has reportedly found himself at odds with China's strict control over online expression. What Happened: Ng has been banned from China's Twitter-like social media platform Weibo, just...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said it will support a probe carried out by Chinese authorities into a crash that killed two people in the country's southern Guangdong province on Nov. 5.  What Happened: The crash involved a Tesla Model Y and killed a motorcyclist and a high school girl, reported...

China censored the word “Beijing” on social media after photos and videos of a rare public protest against President Xi Jinping surfaced online. What Happened: Days ahead of the crucial National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, where Xi is expected to win an unprecedented third...

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is notorious for not airing television commercials and spending minimal on the marketing of its products. This doesn’t stop the company from highlighting key features of its vehicles and upcoming events, using its wide social media reach and...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk posted an ancient Chinese poem on Weibo on Monday and this led his millions-strong followers on the social media platform to open up their wallets. What Happened: Musk posted an 1800-year-old poem, called “The Quatrain of Seven Steps,”...

Weibo Corp (ADR) (NASDAQ: WB) is a Chinese social media platform that allows users to blog. Launched in 2009 by SINA Corp (NASDAQ: SINA), it was spun off as an independently traded public company in 2014. In the wake of the company's third-quarter release on Tuesday, Jefferies offered its...

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) is scheduled to host its analyst day on June 14, in Hangzhou. Robert "Bob" Peck of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey maintains a Buy rating on the company, with a price target of $90. 10 Topic Areas “Investors we speak with are looking forward to a deeper...