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US bans investing in China's high-tech sectors

US president Biden has placed new restrictions on American investments in China鈥檚 high-tech sector.

President Joe Biden has banned major US investors from putting money into some Chinese firms making advanced semi-conductors, or developing quantum computing or artificial intelligence technology. We find out what this restriction means for the Chinese economy?

Entertainment giant Disney has reported losses that shows declines of its television and movie businesses. We get the latest on future of the company.

And Mexican-American musician Sixto Rodriguez who is best known for his song Sugar Man has passed away. Mr Rodriguez failed to achieve commercial success in the US but years later his music developed a cult following overseas. We reflect back on his career.

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Wed 9 Aug 2023 22:32GMT

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  • Wed 9 Aug 2023 21:32GMT
  • Wed 9 Aug 2023 22:32GMT