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China bans banks from using gifts like Labubu dolls to attract deposits
June 11, 2025
China bans banks from using gifts like Labubu dolls to attract deposits
China bans banks from using gifts like Labubu dolls to attract deposits Chinese regulators have instructed domestic banks to stop offering gifts, including popular Labubu dolls, as incentives to attract deposits. According to a report by The Guardian, citing Bloomberg…
China’s Uyghur Labor Programs Expand, Raising Forced Labor Concerns for Global Brands
May 30, 2025
China’s Uyghur Labor Programs Expand, Raising Forced Labor Concerns for Global Brands
A joint investigation by The New York Times, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and Der Spiegel reveals that tens of thousands of Uyghurs are being sent to various Chinese factory towns, often in groups. These state-led labor transfer programs, which…
China employing boarding schools as tool of cultural genocide against Uyghur children
May 18, 2025
China employing boarding schools as tool of cultural genocide against Uyghur children
The Centre for Uyghur Studies (CUS) has released a report titled “Breaking the Roots: China’s Use of Boarding Schools as a Tool of Genocide Against Uyghur Muslims,” The Sentinel revealed. The report sheds light on China’s state-sponsored boarding school system…
US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days, Easing Trade Tensions
May 13, 2025
US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days, Easing Trade Tensions
The United States and China announced a 90-day agreement Monday to significantly reduce their tit-for-tat tariffs, de-escalating a trade war that has unsettled global markets, Arab News reported. Following their first talks since President Donald Trump launched the tariff blitz,…
Storm capsizes boats in China’s Wu River, killing 10 tourists
May 6, 2025
Storm capsizes boats in China’s Wu River, killing 10 tourists
Ten people were killed and dozens hospitalized after four boats capsized during a sudden storm on the Wu River in China’s Guizhou province on Sunday. The boats were caught in heavy rain and hail during a popular May Day holiday…
China incorporates AI into undergraduate studies
April 23, 2025
China incorporates AI into undergraduate studies
China’s Education Ministry has announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into undergraduate studies by introducing 29 new academic majors, Anadolu Agency reported. These new programs will be included in this year’s college entrance examinations, according to an official statement…
Chinese researchers create smallest amphibious shape-shifting robot
April 21, 2025
Chinese researchers create smallest amphibious shape-shifting robot
Chinese researchers at Tsinghua University have developed the world’s smallest and lightest wireless amphibious robot, capable of shape-shifting to adapt to different environments, Anadolu Agency reported. Measuring just 9 centimeters (3.5 inches) in length and weighing 25 grams (0.88 ounces),…
China Hosts World’s First Humanoid Robot Race Alongside Human Participants
April 20, 2025
China Hosts World’s First Humanoid Robot Race Alongside Human Participants
China held the world’s first humanoid robot race alongside human runners on Saturday, Anadolu Agency reported. The event featured nearly 20 robotic companies. The Chinese-made Tien Kung Ultra robot won the half-marathon, completing the 21-kilometer course in just under 2…
China Accelerates Education Reform Through AI Integration
April 18, 2025
China Accelerates Education Reform Through AI Integration
China announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its education system, targeting curricula, textbooks, and teaching methods across primary, secondary, and higher education levels, Reuters reported. The initiative, outlined in a policy paper by the Ministry of Education on…
Uyghur rights group urges hotel chains not to ‘sanitise’ China abuses in Xinjiang
April 18, 2025
Uyghur rights group urges hotel chains not to ‘sanitise’ China abuses in Xinjiang
Almost 200 international hotels are operating or planned in China’s Xinjiang region amid government efforts to promote tourism despite ongoing human rights concerns, The Guardian reported. A report by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) identified 115 active hotels and…