8 h. ago China public security authority accuses Dior’s Shanghai branch of illegal data transfer

China public security authority accuses Dior’s Shanghai branch of illegal data transfer  1470 & 100.3 WMBD

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8 h. ago China accuses Dior's Shanghai branch of illegal data transfer

China accuses Dior's Shanghai branch of illegal data transfer  Reuters

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12 h. ago US mulls annual China chip supply permits for Samsung, Hynix

The US is proposing annual approvals for exports of chipmaking supplies to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix factories in China, a compromise aimed at preventing disruptions to the global electronics industry after Trump officials revoked Biden-era waivers that let the companies more easily get such shipments. Officials in the US Commerce Department last week presented to Korean counterparts a “site license” idea to supplant indefinite authorisations the chipmakers secured under the previous...

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41 h. ago Israel is not giving Palestinian prisoners enough food, Supreme Court rules

Israel’s Supreme Court on Sunday ruled that the government has failed to provide Palestinian security prisoners with adequate food for basic subsistence and ordered authorities to improve their nutrition. The decision was a rare case in which the country’s highest court ruled against the government’s conduct during the nearly two-year war. Since the war began, Israel has seized thousands of people in Gaza that it suspects of links to Hamas. Thousands have also been released without charge, often...

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3 d. ago Trump suggests India is moving towards ‘deepest, darkest’ China orbit

Trump suggested on Friday that India is drifting towards China’s orbit, even as his assertive tariffs and public rebukes have tested ties with New Delhi. Aides are warning that India could soon regret its stance and even face new curbs. “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together,” the “America first” president wrote on social media. His remarks were posted alongside a photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

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5 d. ago A rising stock tide lifts sales of all financial products in Hong Kong

Sales of non-listed investment products soared to a record last year in Hong Kong, as capital poured into mutual funds, debt and equity-lined financial products amid improving market sentiments, underscoring the city’s growth as a financial hub. Sales increased by 40 per cent from 2023 to a record HK$6.07 trillion (US$778.3 billion), according to a survey released on Thursday by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). As many as 1.2 million...

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6 d. ago Shut windows and empty offices: China's massive military parade is closed to the public

Shut windows and empty offices: China's massive military parade is closed to the public  CNBC

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9 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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1 week ago Extreme rain in China caused $2.2 billion in road damage, further straining public purse

Extreme rain in China caused $2.2 billion in road damage, further straining public purse  Reuters

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2 w. ago Reflections | History of Chinese libraries, from huge palace collections to public spaces

Reflections | History of Chinese libraries, from huge palace collections to public spaces  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago ‘Still believe in love’: China tycoon known for bitter divorce remarries ex

A 61-year-old Chinese business tycoon has remarried a woman the same age as him after a bitter six-year divorce battle. The fresh nuptials, which challenge the stereotype of wealthy older men marrying much younger women, have earned the successful businessman widespread praise online. Li Guoqing, 61, is a Peking University graduate and the co-founder and former CEO of Dangdang, one of China’s first and most well-known online book retailers. Founded in 1999 with his former wife, Peggy Yu,...

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2 w. ago ‘Beautiful’ China police officer goes viral, hits 10 bullseyes in shooting practice

A Chinese police officer, who first gained online fame for her role in an anti-fraud miniseries, has hit the headlines again, this time for her exceptional marksmanship. Ying Weimin, 26, from Wangchun Police Station, Haishu District Branch, Ningbo Municipal Public Security Bureau, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, has become an internet sensation thanks to a training video. It showcases her exceptional marksmanship – she hit the bullseye with all 10 available shots – and composed demeanour,...

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3 w. ago China’s Xi Jinping calls for ‘no delay’ in private sector protection

In another show of support for China’s private sector, Beijing has released the details of a speech from President Xi Jinping which included vows the country would guarantee a level playing field for private firms, safeguard entrepreneurs’ lawful rights and interests, and step up efforts to solve their long-standing challenges, including overdue payments. The full address, delivered in February to a group of China’s leading entrepreneurs, had not been made available to the public before Friday,...

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4 w. ago Death of China influencer, 80, loved for sharing moments with wife, sparks mourning

An 80-year-old Chinese grandpa, known for sharing heartwarming moments with his wife online, where he had 2.5 million followers, has died. The octogenarian died peacefully at home on July 24, sparking widespread mourning on social media. Liang Huaicheng from Henan province in northern China was affectionately known as “Grandpa Kaikai”. Grandpa Kaikai and his wife captivated audiences by sharing heartwarming glimpses of their daily routines. A significant part of their charm came from the...

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