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08-01-2026
Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, a billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast cryptocurrency scam, to China. Chen Zhi was arrested on January 6 along with two other Chinese nationals after a joint investigation into transnational crime. The US had charged Chen Zhi with running internet scams from Cambodia that stole billions in cryptocurrency, and the UK had sanctioned his global business empire, Prince Group. Cambodian authorities have also suspended the operations of Prince Bank, a subsidiary of Prince Group. The US had seized $15 billion worth of bitcoin allegedly belonging to Chen Zhi, and Chinese authorities have been investigating Prince Group since 2020.
Entities: Chen Zhi, Cambodia, China, Prince Group, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Cambodian authorities have arrested and extradited Chen Zhi, a 38-year-old Chinese-Cambodian tycoon, to China. Chen is the founder of Prince Group, a conglomerate with investments in real estate, banking, and construction. US federal prosecutors accuse Chen of running a transnational criminal network, using forced labor and cryptocurrency scams to earn $30 million daily. Chen was charged in absentia in New York with money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy. The US Treasury Department and UK Foreign Office have sanctioned Prince Group and its affiliates. Chen's extradition to China is likely to shield him from US jurisdiction, as China does not have an extradition treaty with the US.
Entities: Chen Zhi, China, Cambodia, Prince Group, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
The Trump administration is attempting to sell a plan to skeptical lawmakers and oil executives to take control of Venezuela's oil sales after the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro. The plan involves seizing and selling millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil on the open market, while convincing US firms to invest in rebuilding the nation's energy infrastructure. However, the administration's strategy is still unclear, and many questions remain unanswered, including the legal authority for the arrangement, how revenue will be managed, and how the Venezuelan people will benefit.
Entities: Donald Trump, Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, Chris Wright, Marco Rubio • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
The article discusses a fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis involving an ICE agent and a woman who was blocking the agent's path. The author blames the left for the incident, citing the actions of protesters who blocked ICE agents and the rhetoric of Democrats who have encouraged resistance to ICE. The author argues that the shooting was preventable and that the left's incitement of violence against law enforcement is to blame. The article criticizes Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for their response to the incident, saying they should be calming the situation rather than inflaming it.
Entities: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis, ICE agents, Tricia McLaughlin, Homeland Security • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: persuade
08-01-2026
Cambodia has extradited to China billionaire businessman Chen Zhi, accused of operating a transnational crime network involving cryptocurrency fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering. Chen, founder of Prince Holding Group, was among three Chinese nationals arrested and transferred to China on Tuesday. The extradition is part of Beijing's efforts to combat telecoms fraud crimes beyond its borders and amid a crackdown on cryptocurrencies in China. Chen has also been charged by the US with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering.
Entities: Chen Zhi, Cambodia, China, Prince Holding Group, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
China has announced plans to achieve a 'safe and reliable supply' of key artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by 2027, as the global tech race intensifies. A special action plan published by eight government agencies, led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, aims to promote the application of large AI models in the manufacturing sector. The plan includes forming industry-specific large models, building high-quality data sets, and promoting typical application scenarios. The move is part of China's efforts to stay competitive in the AI race with the US, with Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek publishing technical papers on AI frameworks and the government considering intervention in Meta's acquisition of an AI agent developer with Chinese roots.
Entities: China, United States, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, DeepSeek, Meta • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has agreed to customize its chatbot for Italian users and address 'hallucination' issues in its AI models following a probe by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM). The AGCM had accused DeepSeek of not sufficiently warning Italian users about the risk of its chatbot producing incorrect or misleading information. DeepSeek committed to making its disclosures about hallucinations more transparent and lowering the hallucination rate through technical fixes, which was praised by the AGCM. This development is seen as a positive step for DeepSeek's future business expansion, particularly in Europe where Italian authorities are among the most active in enforcing AI regulations.
Entities: DeepSeek, Italian Competition Authority, AGCM, Italy, Hangzhou • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China. Chen is accused of running a multibillion-dollar online scam network from Cambodia, using forced labor compounds to carry out cryptocurrency fraud schemes. The US had indicted Chen on fraud and money-laundering charges, and authorities in Europe, the US, and Asia have targeted his firm with asset confiscations. Chen's Cambodian nationality was revoked in December, and he faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted in the US.
Entities: Chen Zhi, Prince Group, Cambodia, China, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
