69 h. ago Bill to sanction Chinese officials who avoid action on fentanyl passes US House

A bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials who intentionally avoid taking action to prevent the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids passed the US House of Representatives on Tuesday. The proposed Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act passed 407-4 on lawmakers’ first day back in Washington following a month-long recess, with only a few Democrats opposing it. This comes as the two countries are preparing for their next round of trade talks, to be held before November 10...

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3 d. ago North Korea's Kim, daughter welcomed in Beijing by top Chinese officials, KCNA reports

North Korea's Kim, daughter welcomed in Beijing by top Chinese officials, KCNA reports  Korea JoongAng Daily

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5 d. ago Chinese officials urge family to cremate sick man lying on floor, shocking public

A group of public servants in China have come under fire for urging a rural family to cremate their relative while he was still alive and in earshot. On August 19, a villager in eastern China’s Anhui province posted a video exposing local government officials for promoting cremation while an elderly member of a family was lying sick and dying. It is a local custom to place a dying person on the floor. The officials told the family about the perks of cremation, including their policy of providing...

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7 d. ago Former Chinese Official Warns of Escalating Transnational Repression by Beijing, Urges Western Response

Former Chinese Official Warns of Escalating Transnational Repression by Beijing, Urges Western Response  Vision Times

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1 week ago Jimmy Lai trial: judge questions defence’s understanding of Hong Kong security law

A judge has argued that an interpretation of Hong Kong’s national security law by Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s defence team may not reflect Beijing’s true intentions, after the former media boss’ lawyers argued that the legislation did not penalise calls for sanctions against select Chinese officials. Lai’s lawyers on Monday argued that a strict literal approach was necessary to decipher the Beijing-imposed legislation as they resumed presenting verbal arguments at West Kowloon Court for the close of...

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2 w. ago China Tells Tech Giants to Halt Nvidia H20 Orders After U.S. Official’s ‘Addiction’ Remark — Chinese leaders call Lutnick's comments 'insulting'

China Tells Tech Giants to Halt Nvidia H20 Orders After U.S. Official’s ‘Addiction’ Remark — Chinese leaders call Lutnick's comments 'insulting'  Tom's Hardware

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2 w. ago Bargaining chip: Nvidia’s efforts to please US and China get harder

On his visit to Beijing in July, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received a rock-star welcome as he announced to Chinese state media that Washington had assured the company that export licences for its H20 chips would soon be granted. Warmly greeted by Chinese entrepreneurs and government officials, Huang – who wore a Tang suit and addressed the audience with his rusty Mandarin at the state-backed China International Supply Chain Expo – earned national fame overnight. Just two weeks after Huang...

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2 w. ago Smoke grenades, live animals delivered to Hong Kong? How sellers evade crackdown

Smoke grenades, live animals and fresh meat are among the heavily regulated items readily available on mainland Chinese e-commerce sites for delivery to Hong Kong despite an official crackdown, the Post has found. Listings on Taobao and Pinduoduo have been subject to increased scrutiny following the arrest last month of a 13-year-old Hongkonger who allegedly bought smoke grenades online. Sources earlier said that the boy had bought the three smoke grenades for HK$92 (US$11.70) on Pinduoduo on...

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3 w. ago ‘Let the rich spend’: China told to ease property curbs to spur consumption

A high-level Chinese official has called for easing property and other market restrictions to boost spending among the wealthy, as Beijing steps up efforts to stimulate consumption amid deflationary pressures. “Let the rich spend. This is the most direct [approach],” said Yin Yanlin, who was deputy director at the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, a party organ overseeing economic policy, from 2018 to 2023. Yin, now a senior economic adviser in the Chinese People’s...

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3 w. ago Durian diplomacy: China welcomes Cambodia’s first direct air shipments of fruit

The first Cambodian durians arrived in China’s central province of Henan by air over the weekend, marking the official launch of a direct air corridor for fresh fruit between the two nations. The two-tonne shipment was transported using cold chain logistics in just four hours, allowing Chinese consumers to enjoy the fruit as if it were freshly harvested, according to a statement released Monday on the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia’s official WeChat account. Durian is now the fifth fresh fruit...

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3 w. ago US trade team will meet Chinese officials in two or three months, Bessent says

US trade team will meet Chinese officials in two or three months, Bessent says  Reuters

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3 w. ago Elegant World Games judge ‘Mr Ferrari’ goes viral on Chinese social media

A Latvian judge in the Latin dance contest at the World Games in Chengdu has gone viral on Chinese social media, with fans commenting on his posture and elegance, which have earned him the nickname “Mr Ferrari”. Standing at more than 1.88 metres (six feet, two inches), Sergey Sinkins, listed as an official adjudicator at the World Games, drew the eye of Chinese fans at the Chengbei Gymnasium on Friday for his tall and slender appearance, needle-straight posture, silver hair and black suit. As...

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last month Chinese official's X post signals Beijing's support amid Trump threats: 'India’s sovereignty...

Chinese official's X post signals Beijing's support amid Trump threats: 'India’s sovereignty...  Moneycontrol

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last month Beijing has the ‘Final Say’ on Dalai Lama reincarnation, says senior Chinese official

Beijing has the ‘Final Say’ on Dalai Lama reincarnation, says senior Chinese official  Phayul

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