The chaotic state of China’s shared power bank market has recently come under scrutiny. On Aug. 30, Chinese state media “The Paper” reported the market for renting mobile phone chargers has been plagued by illegal practices involving consumers’ personal information, including excessive data collection, forced data acquisition, inducement, and unauthorized use. The Cyberspace Administration Office in Shanghai has acknowledged the prevalence of these matters and announced plans for a crackdown. Shared power banks emerged as a common sight in many large cities in early 2017, with charging stations popping up in major shopping centers, transportation hubs, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and gyms. Users could conveniently borrow a power bank and return it to a nearby station using GPS tracking. A countertop charging model also emerged, allowing users to pay and charge their devices directly after scanning a QR code....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/rampant-unfair-and-unauthorized-practices-found-in-chinas-shared-power-bank-market-5486959
The U.S. Department of Commerce has vowed to protect national security in the wake of China’s reported breakthrough in manufacturing a 7-nanometer chip without access to advanced equipment. “Let’s be clear: export controls are just one tool in the U.S. government’s toolbox to address the national security threats presented by the PRC. The restrictions in place since 2019 have knocked Huawei down and forced it to reinvent itself—at a substantial cost to the PRC government,” a Commerce Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement, using the acronym for the regime’s official name, the People’s Republic of China.... 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is very motivated to testify before the newly-launched public inquiry into foreign interference. While speaking to reporters in Singapore on Sept. 7, Mr. Trudeau said he would “willingly” testify and with “very, very much enthusiasm.” The prime minister was responding to a second question from reporters on whether he would testify. “We’re not at that point yet, but we’ve always been open and transparent about everything we’re doing, and I look forward to responding positively to whatever requests the commission makes,” Mr. Trudeau had initially answered. Earlier that day, Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc announced the appointment of Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue as inquiry commissioner....
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has emphasized the importance of Canada strengthening its ties with Southeast Asian partners, signalling a strategic shift away from China and a concerted effort to diversify its global supply chains. Mr. Trudeau spoke in this regard during a press conference held in Singapore on Sept. 7, as he concluded a two-day visit to the region. He was asked about the degree to which Canada’s efforts to strengthen ties with member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) were motivated by escalating tensions with China. In response, Mr. Trudeau highlighted Canada’s commitment to diversify its relationships and supply chains beyond major economic and trade partners such as the United States and China. ...