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Aug 6, 2020

A U.S. border wall … against Chinese tech?

The Trump administration is taking more steps to try to build a technology wall against Chinese companies. Uber reports earnings on Thursday — what changes has it had to make during the pandemic? And, California considers new legislation on recycling.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has laid out an expansive plan to keep out entire categories of Chinese tech: apps, data storage, internet and phone services. Pictured: Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department on Aug. 5, 2020. — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has laid out an expansive plan to keep out entire categories of Chinese tech: apps, data storage, internet and phone services. Pictured: Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department on Aug. 5, 2020.
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Trump administration moves past TikTok to take action on more Chinese tech companies
by Sabri Ben-Achour, Scott Tong and Alex Schroeder
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The rationale is that the U.S. needs “clean networks” to guard Americans’ data and the secrets of U.S. companies.
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For Uber, a diverse business model is the key to weathering COVID-19
by Erika Beras
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As its ride-sharing business declined, the company pivoted to delivery.
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California weighs measure on single-use plastic
by Sue Carpenter
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The Circular Economy bill is supported by hundreds of organizations. But the California Chamber of Commerce opposes it.
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A U.S. border wall … against Chinese tech?