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Japanese Employees Detained by China for Smuggling Rare Earths

Japanese Employees Detained by China for Smuggling Rare Earths

Two Japanese employees of Fujitsu Group were detained by Chinese customs authorities in Dalian, China, suspected of violating laws related to smugglin...

Jul 15, 2026 3 views
IMF Warns European Nations Face Uncontrollable Public Debt Crisis

IMF Warns European Nations Face Uncontrollable Public Debt Crisis

European countries public finances may become unsustainable if they do not control them promptly due to pressures from aging populations, energy trans...

Jul 15, 2026 3 views
Thailand Restores Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists

Thailand Restores Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists

Thailand resumes 30-day visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists after previously abolishing it in May due to market confusion and declining tourist...

Jul 15, 2026 1 views
Australia Deprives Chinese Investors of Voting Rights in Rare Earth Mining Company

Australia Deprives Chinese Investors of Voting Rights in Rare Earth Mining Company

Chinese investors in Australian rare earth mining company Northern Minerals will lose voting rights and shareholder privileges, but not control over r...

Jul 15, 2026 3 views
Chinas Household Appliances Exports Soar Amidst Europes Heatwave

Chinas Household Appliances Exports Soar Amidst Europes Heatwave

Chinas households exported $360.96 billion worth of household appliances in the first half of 2023.

Jul 15, 2026 1 views
Thailand nightclub fire kills 27 and injures many others

Thailand nightclub fire kills 27 and injures many others

A fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok on July 13th, resulting in the deaths of 27 people and injuries to over 60 others.

Jul 14, 2026 6 views
China Becomes Increasingly Popular Destination Among Australian Tourists

China Becomes Increasingly Popular Destination Among Australian Tourists

Australian tourists are increasingly choosing China as their Asian destination of choice due to factors such as relatively affordable prices, direct f...

Jul 14, 2026 8 views
Philippines Embraces Chinese Solar Energy Amid Rising Costs

Philippines Embraces Chinese Solar Energy Amid Rising Costs

Chinese photovoltaic companies have become the biggest beneficiaries of the Philippines rapid growth in solar energy adoption due to high electricity ...

Jul 14, 2026 5 views
Chinas Foie Gras Threatens French Dominance

Chinas Foie Gras Threatens French Dominance

Chinas rising influence in the global foie gras market is challenging French pride in this industry.

Jul 14, 2026 7 views
China Drives African Electric Motorcycle Revolution

China Drives African Electric Motorcycle Revolution

Chinese fuel-powered motorcycles in Africa are being replaced by electric vehicles.

Jul 14, 2026 5 views
Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Congos Haut-Uele and Tshopo Provinces

Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Congos Haut-Uele and Tshopo Provinces

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two provinces in the northeast, adding to a total of 1926 reported cases with 702...

Jul 14, 2026 3 views
Chinas Air Conditioners: A Life-Saving Solution Amidst Europes Heatwave

Chinas Air Conditioners: A Life-Saving Solution Amidst Europes Heatwave

European households without air conditioning systems are confused by Chinese air conditioner brands, with headlines like Europeans have a different un...

Jul 12, 2026 4 views
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