China

Chinese sanitary pad manufacturers face backlash for misleading lengths, raising safety concerns and highlighting ongoing issues of period poverty.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 03, 2024

This small city in China has become a global powerhouse for casino gaming, surpassing even Las Vegas in revenue and popularity.

Matt Schiefer Nov 26, 2024

Walmart highlighted during its recent Q3 earnings call that it could raise prices on several of its products if Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 10% on all US imports is implemented during his second term.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 26, 2024

The Australian legislation could set a global precedent as other countries consider measures to regulate children's social media use.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 12, 2024

Air fryers, once a kitchen darling, are now under scrutiny. Recent reports suggest these popular appliances may listen to users and send data to China.

Vinay Patel Nov 05, 2024

China has enforced a policy requiring teachers and public sector employees to surrender their passports as part of President Xi Jinping's broader effort to control international travel and limit foreign influence on civil society.

Sarah Tan Oct 07, 2024

A Londoner's phone was snatched by an e-bike thief and resurfaced in a Chinese port weeks later. The victim questions the ease of international phone theft.

Vinay Patel Aug 19, 2024

WeRide has received approval to carry passengers in California, marking a significant step in the robotaxi startup's global autonomous vehicle expansion.

Vinay Patel Aug 14, 2024

From factory worker to tech leader, Zhou Qunfei overcame challenges to build Lens Technology, a supplier for Apple and Samsung.

Vinay Patel Jul 12, 2024

China uses highway lasers to fight driver drowsiness. While some hail it as innovative, others worry it's distracting or dangerous.

Vinay Patel Jul 05, 2024

India is a bright spot amid global economic uncertainties with strong macroeconomic fundamentals, high saving rates and political stability.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jul 02, 2024

AI chatbots offer personalised companionship in China and users value constant support and the ability to tailor interactions to their needs.

Vinay Patel Jun 18, 2024

A Chinese company creates hyper-realistic humanoids that mimic emotions for healthcare and education, raising questions about ethics and job displacement.

Vinay Patel Jun 12, 2024

A Chinese car factory facing weak sales offered workers a choice: Resign or take minimum wage until business improves. This affects 1,000 employees.

Vinay Patel Jun 07, 2024

Massive botnet infecting millions of computers taken down in international operation. US arrests mastermind behind $5.9B COVID fraud scheme.

Vinay Patel May 31, 2024

A Chinese student studying in the US claims to have maxed out credit cards to resist American imperialism.

Vinay Patel May 31, 2024

Chinese millennials have created new status symbols and are investing in a new kind of luxury.

Danielle Summer May 29, 2024

While some people are saving thousands, finance experts say that the TikTok trend has left some challengers in an account overdraft.

Danielle Summer May 29, 2024

Billionaire Ray Dalio's fund boosts tech holdings to 17% of the total portfolio in Q1 by investing heavily in Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 24, 2024

China's booming cashless payments are a boon for some but a hurdle for tourists. The country is scrambling to bridge the gap as tourism recovers.

Vinay Patel May 23, 2024

Cheap AI-focused China tech stocks and growing speculations of the US tech rally cooling off soon are prompting investors like David Tepper to capitalize on the valuation gap.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 22, 2024

Facing tech tensions, Microsoft offered relocation to hundreds of China-based AI and cloud staff, key players in the US-China tech rivalry.

Vinay Patel May 17, 2024

Gong Yan can focus on her own matters when residing at her small apartment in Changzhou, with the change benefiting her mental health.

Ziyad Jamal May 16, 2024

A philosophy student that graduated with a master's degree was among the shortlisted applicants for a role in one of Guangzhou's crematoriums.

Ziyad Jamal May 15, 2024

AI videos in China using fake Russian women to praise China & diss Russia are censored. However, national pride in China's power might bring them back.

Vinay Patel May 14, 2024

Ex-Google CEO Schmidt says the U.S. leads China in AI by 2-3 years and urges the country to invest for continued dominance in the tech future.

Vinay Patel May 09, 2024

China leads EV production (key for Tesla), but India has a chance. They're pushing battery production and aim for 13 percent of global demand by 2030.

Vinay Patel May 03, 2024

Chinese social media user, Thurman Maoyibei, made up a viral story of a young student losing his study books at a cafe in Paris.

Ziyad Jamal May 01, 2024

Tesla eyes China for the launch of FSD after Musk's visit, partnering with Baidu and clearing data hurdles.

Vinay Patel Apr 29, 2024

Cyber gangs trick people into slave labour with fake job ads, forced scams, and beatings. It has become a global issue with thousands trapped.

Vinay Patel Apr 25, 2024