China has issued its first formal response to the wave of youth-led demonstrations sweeping across Nepal, with Beijing urging calm and political stability in its Himalayan neighbour. The unrest, often described as a “Gen Z revolt,” has seen tens of thousands of young Nepalis take to the streets in recent weeks, demanding jobs, education reforms, […]
China has announced a sweeping crackdown on misleading advertising and marketing practices in its auto sector, as regulators move to tighten oversight of one of the country’s most competitive and fast-evolving industries. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) confirmed on Wednesday that a three-month campaign is underway, targeting carmakers and dealerships accused of exaggerating […]
Shenzhen is pioneering a new era in tourist convenience with the roll-out of instant VAT refunds via overseas e-wallets, marking the first instance of such direct international digital integration in China’s tourism sector. As of early July, eligible visitors can now complete purchases at designated outlets and receive VAT refunds almost instantly credited directly to […]
Malaysia is exploring a spectrum of new measures to strengthen enforcement of court-ordered child support a long-neglected area in the family justice system. Proposals under discussion include salary deductions, asset seizures, income withholding, and credit blacklists for persistent defaulters. Federal Framework Takes Shape In a pivotal move, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and the Malaysian Bar […]
China’s public security authority has taken action against Dior’s Shanghai branch, accusing it of illegally transferring customer personal data to its France headquarters a violation of Chinese data protection laws. The disclosure follows a data leak in May 2025, prompting authorities to levy an administrative penalty against the luxury brand. Where Dior Allegedly Faltered According […]
China has strongly condemned Washington after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new blacklist of countries accused of detaining American citizens, calling the move “groundless and provocative.” In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Beijing said it “firmly opposes” the measure, arguing that the U.S. is politicising consular issues and using […]
China’s booming electric vehicle (EV) sector has shown its sharpest slowdown in a year and a half, raising questions about whether the industry can sustain the blistering pace that made the country the world’s largest market for new-energy cars. Industry data released this week shows that sales of battery-powered EVs and plug-in hybrids grew at […]
China has sharply criticised Washington after former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a blacklist of countries accused of undermining American security and trade interests, declaring it “a reckless act of unilateralism.” In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Beijing said it “firmly opposes” the move, warning that the policy would deepen global […]
China and Finland have formally joined the New York Declaration, a growing international initiative aimed at advancing peace efforts between Israel and Palestine, officials confirmed on Thursday. The declaration, launched during high-level meetings in New York earlier this year, calls for an immediate de-escalation of violence, renewed dialogue under United Nations frameworks, and increased humanitarian […]
China has announced the imposition of temporary anti-dumping duties on pork imports from the European Union, escalating a trade dispute that has already rattled the agricultural and manufacturing sectors on both sides. The Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the move was necessary to protect China’s domestic pork industry, which has faced pressure from […]
