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As anticipation builds for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, customs authorities in France have intercepted a large shipment of counterfeit football jerseys, highlighting the growing scale of illicit sports merchandise trafficking ahead of major international tournaments. French customs officers seized approximately 2,300 fake official jerseys......
European Union regulators have launched a full-scale investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s planned acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, raising concerns over potential foreign subsidies influencing the deal. The proposed transaction, valued at approximately $2.5 billion, would allow JD.com to expand its......
China has stated that Taiwan should not interfere with its air force operations conducted near the island, according to remarks from the Chinese Defence Ministry on Thursday. The comments come amid increased military activity and ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Chinese authorities insist that the missions carried out by their......
China has confirmed that it is currently engaged in negotiations with the European Union regarding new restrictions imposed on duty-free steel imports. According to a spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce, the discussions are taking place under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Chinese authorities stated......
China has accused the European Union of selectively using economic data to justify stricter trade measures against Chinese products, escalating tensions between two of the world’s largest economic powers. The criticism follows reports that the EU is considering expanding import quotas and tariffs on a range of Chinese goods. Speaking......
Chinese technology giant ByteDance is reportedly developing its own custom central processing units (CPUs) to strengthen its artificial intelligence infrastructure and reduce pressure caused by rising chip prices and ongoing supply shortages. The company, known globally for operating TikTok and other digital platforms, is increasing investments......
China’s military announced on Wednesday that it deployed naval and air forces to drive away a Dutch frigate operating in disputed waters of the South China Sea, escalating tensions in a region already marked by growing geopolitical rivalry. According to a statement released by Chinese military authorities, the frigate De Ruyter entered......
A U.S. federal court has rejected a request by Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by major American entertainment companies, including Disney, Comcast’s Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The case concerns allegations that MiniMax used copyrighted material without authorization to......
Chinese medical technology company Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group has begun construction of its first manufacturing facility on the African continent, located at Mohammed VI Tanger Tech City in northern Morocco. The project is being developed through the company's Moroccan subsidiary, InnovMed Tech Group, and was formally launched......
Chinese authorities have launched an extensive investigation into a deadly coal mine explosion that killed at least 82 people in northern China, exposing alleged illegal practices designed to evade government inspections. The explosion occurred late Friday at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province, one of China’s main coal-producing......
China has introduced new restrictions on overseas travel for top artificial intelligence specialists working on advanced and strategically sensitive technologies, according to a report by Bloomberg News cited by Reuters. The measures reportedly affect leading experts at major Chinese technology companies such as Alibaba Group and AI firm......
China reiterated its position regarding the Quad alliance, stating that international cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region should support peace, stability, and economic development rather than create geopolitical divisions. The comments were made after foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States met in New Delhi......
North Korea launched several short range ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military, marking Pyongyang’s first weapons test in more than five weeks and its eighth ballistic event of 2026. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the projectiles shortly after 1 p.m. local......
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