53 h. ago Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China customers, charges a lot more for English menu

A Japanese ramen restaurant has ignited controversy by slapping a ban on Chinese customers, accusing them of being troublemakers. Iekei restaurant in the Western city of Osaka announced on social media on January 4 that it had banned all Chinese people. It said a Chinese person had caused trouble in the restaurant, forcing it to call the police. The post said 90 per cent of the trouble it has with foreigners involves Chinese customers. The move triggered controversy and accusations of racism....

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4 d. ago China's Wind Farms Are Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity

China's Wind Farms Are Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity  SlashGear

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1 week ago Why Shein doesn’t have to be the model for the fashion industry

In 2025, familiar fashion brands around the world shut stores, restructured operations or disappeared. Meanwhile, Shein, the fast-fashion platform long criticised for its environmental and labour footprint, remained highly profitable. Last year, Shein told investors it was expecting a US$2 billion profit in 2025. At first glance, the conclusion appears straightforward: speed and scale are winning, while slower traditional fashion models are losing. However, this reading is dangerously...

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3 w. ago Key facts: Boeing stock drops 1% after China sanctions U.S. firms; LOT Polish Airlines receives first 737 MAX 8

Key facts: Boeing stock drops 1% after China sanctions U.S. firms; LOT Polish Airlines receives first 737 MAX 8  TradingView — Track All Markets

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3 w. ago Commentary: The Disconnect Between China’s GDP and Consumer Sentiment

Commentary: The Disconnect Between China’s GDP and Consumer Sentiment  Caixin Global

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3 w. ago Global consumer brands operating in China still have a lot to learn about Chinese consumers

Global consumer brands operating in China still have a lot to learn about Chinese consumers  MarketWatch

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