A Chinese official exposed his boss. Now in Texas, he’s hunted by Beijing - with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government.

Markets News, Dec. 12, 2025: Major Indexes Close Sharply Lower as AI Bubble Fears Batter Tech Stocks; S&P 500, Dow Retreat From Record Highs

Major stock indexes fell Friday as technology shares remained under pressure on AI bubble fears. The tech-heavy Nasdaq sank, and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back from records.