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China says US TikTok vote follows 'logic of a bandit'
China says US TikTok vote follows 'logic of a bandit'
Technology
by  AFP

China on Thursday slammed the approval of a US bill that would ban TikTok unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, blasting Washington's "bandit" mentality and vowing Beijing would "take all necessary measures" to protect the interests of its companies overseas.

Foxconn reports 33% rise in fourth-quarter net profit
Foxconn reports 33% rise in fourth-quarter net profit
Economy
by  AFP

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday reported a 33 percent jump in net profit during the final three months of 2023, marking the second straight quarter of growth for the Apple supplier. The boost came on the heels of two consecutive quarterly misses -- with January-March seeing a drop of 56 percent and a one percent fall in the following three months.