58 m. ago China offers tax refund to French cognac makers amid EU brandy probe: source

Beijing has extended an olive branch to French cognac producers by promising a “significant” tax refund if they cooperate with its anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy sold in China, according to an industry source with knowledge of the matter. Major brands Hennessy, Martell and Rémy Martin have been offered the terms, said the person, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue. To qualify, producers must agree to Beijing’s demands, commit to a minimum selling...

Economics

98 m. ago China Reveals Details of Dual Aircraft Carrier Operations in West Pacific

China Reveals Details of Dual Aircraft Carrier Operations in West Pacific  Newsweek

Transport

99 m. ago Last gasp: Securing Europe’s wind industry from dependence on China

Last gasp: Securing Europe’s wind industry from dependence on China  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

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1 hour ago Hong Kong train driver’s antics have passengers laughing as MTR clips go viral

A video clip in which a Hong Kong train driver can be heard imitating a recorded passenger announcement in an MTR carriage has gone viral online, along with two others involving the rail giant’s staff, with internet users applauding the workers’ creative and personal approaches. In one video, the East Rail line driver can be heard mimicking the standard announcement telling passengers to “please step back from the train doors” and then adding, “Du du du du du du duuu”, the warning sound that...

Politics

1 hour ago Malaysia faces judicial void as chief justice set to retire without successor

Malaysia’s judiciary faces a leadership vacuum as Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat prepares to step down on Wednesday without a successor named – a gap lawyers warn could undermine judicial independence and public trust. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration has opted not to extend the tenure of Tengku Maimun or Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, the president of the Court of Appeal, both of whom reach the mandatory retirement age of 66 this week. The constitution allows for a six-month...

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1 hour ago Chinese scientists uncover coal power’s dirty secret in satellite data study

In the first high-precision satellite mapping of carbon dioxide emissions from large international coal power plants, Chinese scientists have found that existing databases are underestimating discharges from facilities across the globe. They include China’s Tuoketuo – the largest coal-fired power station in the world – and Alabama’s James H. Miller Jnr facility, the most polluting plant in the United States, according to a paper published on June 9 by the peer-reviewed Journal of Cleaner...

Politics

2 h. ago Chinese President Xi calls to regulate exercise of power to fight corruption

President Xi Jinping has called for a “clear, transparent and traceable” mechanism to regulate the exercise of power in China’s anti-corruption drive and boost supervision by the people and the media to better rein in disciplinary and legal violations. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the 24-seat decision-making Politburo in Beijing on Monday, a day before the 104th anniversary of the party’s founding, according to Xinhua. Xi spoke on enforcing party discipline...

Politics

2 h. ago Chinese President Xi Jinping calls to regulate exercise of power to fight corruption

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls to regulate exercise of power to fight corruption  South China Morning Post

Politics

2 h. ago China appoints ethnic affairs head as Xinjiang Communist Party chief

China appoints ethnic affairs head as Xinjiang Communist Party chief  Reuters

Society

2 h. ago Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'

Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'  Yahoo Finance

Events

2 h. ago China’s five most important IP regulatory developments in the first half of 2025

China’s five most important IP regulatory developments in the first half of 2025  IAM Media

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2 h. ago China, Asia EM Stocks Face Hurdles After Blockbuster 1H | The China Show 7/1/2025

China, Asia EM Stocks Face Hurdles After Blockbuster 1H | The China Show 7/1/2025  Bloomberg

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2 h. ago China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 29: Nio 3,790, Tesla 20,680, Xiaomi 9,090

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 29: Nio 3,790, Tesla 20,680, Xiaomi 9,090  CnEVPost

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2 h. ago Hong Kong needs more cybersecurity professionals as threats increase: report

Hong Kong needs more professionals focused on cybersecurity due to persistent threats and a limited talent pool, according to a recent report from the Hong Kong China Network Security Association. The group said demand for cybersecurity professionals in Hong Kong was expected to grow steadily over the next three to five years, with a particular focus on skills related to cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) security. The report said attackers, armed with AI, drove the number of security...

Events

2 h. ago Musical Chinese man, 102, strikes up sweet bond with grandma in nursing home

A 102-year-old man in central China has formed a sweet bond with an 85-year-old woman at a nursing home by charming her with his artistic talent, winning the admiration of many online. Centenarian Jiang Weidi has lived at Enjoy Ages Nursing Home in Wuhan for over three years, according to Hubei Daily. His room is filled with books, calligraphy, and paintings. He also plays the hulusi, a traditional Chinese cucurbit flute, and taught himself to play the piano. Carers at the home say Jiang is...

Events

3 h. ago 80% of Military Components for Russia Come Through China, Says EU’s Special Envoy

80% of Military Components for Russia Come Through China, Says EU’s Special Envoy  Kyiv Post

Events

3 h. ago EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Highlights the Beauty of China

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Highlights the Beauty of China  WWD

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3 h. ago China's Luckin Coffee opens first U.S. locations in New York City

China's Luckin Coffee opens first U.S. locations in New York City  upi.com

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3 h. ago Opinion | China Used to Emulate America. Now the Reverse Is True.

Opinion | China Used to Emulate America. Now the Reverse Is True.  The New York Times

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4 h. ago China sanctions former Philippine senator on maritime claims

China sanctions former Philippine senator on maritime claims  Reuters

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