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Tripti Lahiri

Quartz Asia bureau chief

Tech

China Is Eavesdropping on Trump’s Unsecure iPhone Calls

It's trying to figure out "arguments that work" to help it lobby Trump over the trade war, the New York Times reported.

Defense

The U.S.’s New South Korea Ambassador Wants Kim Jong Un 'To Come To His Senses And Not His Knees'

Retired Navy admiral Harry Harris was confirmed for the position late Thursday.

Defense

CIA Director Mike Pompeo Spent Easter In North Korea With Kim Jong-un

Pompeo's meeting was aimed at laying the groundwork for a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.

Oversight

Supreme Court Allows Trump Travel Ban to Take Effect

The ban does not apply to permanent residents, also known as green card holders, or to dual nationals who travel on the passport of the non-restricted country.

Management

Hamburgers, Disputed Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken: Trump’s Meals in Asia

An less-than-adventurous diner, the American president also had vanilla ice-cream, teriyaki chicken, and Tex-Mex on his trip.

Management

How to Win the Hearts and Minds of Colleagues In Distant Time Zones

Take a few extra seconds and do some time zone math so they don't have to.

Tech

Twitter Says It’s Holding Trump to the Same Standards as Everyone Else, But Also Not, Because He’s President

Lots of people won't like Twitter's stance on the president's fiery remarks—but it makes sense.