An investigation into a Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by two Hungarian NATO fighter jets over Romanian airspace on July 4 revealed that the incident was caused by the pilot selecting an incorrect frequency.
Swiss authorities and retailers are struggling to counter illegal packages from Chinese platforms like Aliexpress and Temu, which are accused of selling counterfeit and toxic products, prompting calls for Switzerland to adopt stricter measures similar to the EU.
Reports of a potential Russo-Chinese plan to disable satellites are highlighting how financial markets are currently overlooking significant geopolitical threats to the booming technology sector.
A new image of a Chinese PLA J-16 multirole fighter jet in a rare, heavy air-superiority 'extreme loadout' configuration suggests an extension of its long-range tactical capabilities, according to a Chinese military magazine analysis.
Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and AliExpress are becoming sales channels for Polish online stores, with 12% already using them and another 21% planning to do so.
The Philippines has expressed fears of Chinese expansion in the South China Sea after a floating Chinese platform was spotted at Scarborough Shoal, vowing to block any permanent structures.
Japan and the Philippines are forming a coalition, backed by US guarantees, to counter China's regional ambitions, potentially becoming key to containing Chinese plans in Asia.
A new €3 fee on parcels from outside the EU, effective July, is expected to have little impact on the influx of cheap goods from Chinese platforms like Temu and Shein, as many are already shipped from European warehouses.
Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into an officer who appeared in a viral video dancing in uniform with a dog-ear filter, a clip that gained traction on mainland Chinese platforms.
Swedish retail giant H&M has closed over 600 stores in four years, including its entire Monki brand, citing competition from Chinese platforms Shein and Temu.
Orders from Chinese platforms in Greece are experiencing congestion and delays at customs, primarily due to the new import regime and a 3-euro duty, rather than a significant drop in orders.
Online purchases from Chinese platforms like Temu and Shein are now significantly more expensive for European consumers, who will generally incur a €3 fee for each product or product category, with exceptions only for specific cases.
South Korean e-commerce companies are increasingly leveraging Chinese platforms to help sellers reach international markets, providing a cost-effective way to expand without establishing local operations.
Chinese PLA scientists have reportedly proposed a plan to destroy US carrier groups from a distance of 3,000km, as the US repositions its military assets further from Asian coasts.
Stellantis, Opel's parent company, has acquired a stake in Chinese automaker Leapmotor and plans to use a Chinese platform for a new Opel SUV, resulting in the layoff of 650 engineers.
Chinese PLA warships made rare transits through sensitive international waterways off southwestern Japan twice this week, a move interpreted as a clear warning to Tokyo regarding its recent actions concerning Taiwan.
The European Union is scrutinizing Chinese online platforms due to a high number of dangerous products, such as unsafe toys and cosmetics, and concerns over addictive applications. Nearly half of all unsafe products reported in the EU last year originated from China.
Various platforms are implementing stricter regulations and guidelines concerning content created using artificial intelligence, with Chinese platforms specifically tightening rules on AI-generated content.
China’s push to sell its J-35 fifth generation fighter jet in the Asia-Pacific was likely to face stiff competition from US rival the F-35 as well as cheaper alternatives, military analysts said after the plane featured at this year’s Singapore Airshow.
They said political and economic considerations apart from performance would weigh on potential buyers, and questioned how many countries would want to buy the Chinese plane.
In Singapore this month, the booth operated by China National...
E-commerce giant Coupang has maintained its leading position in app usage among Korean consumers across every age bracket, widening its lead despite competition from Chinese platforms.
The commercial aviation market is seeing a potential challenge to the long-standing duopoly of Boeing and Airbus, as Chinese plane manufacturers demonstrate readiness to compete.
Consumers in the Eurozone frequently use Chinese platforms to purchase clothing, household goods, and electronics, with over 4 billion packages delivered annually. These categories are particularly popular among European online shoppers.
The Nah tribal community in Arunachal Pradesh has raised serious concerns, alleging that Chinese PLA incursions have led to the occupation of significant portions of their ancestral lands in the Upper Subansiri district over the past six years.
Chinese PLA scientists have reportedly proposed a plan to destroy US carrier groups, according to a summary of science highlights from the past two weeks.
Ministry says on WeChat that animals fitted with sensors by foreign agencies are ‘collecting sensitive marine data’
China’s ministry of state security has claimed that foreign espionage and intelligence agencies are using innovative new methods to monitor the country’s waters, including deploying “spy” animals fitted with sensors.
In a post on the Chinese platform WeChat on Friday, the ministry warned that an “invisible secret war” was quietly playing out in the seas around China as foreign a...
Foreign car manufacturers are increasingly converting their production facilities in China into export hubs, leveraging the country's manufacturing capabilities for global markets.
Chinese platform Fliggy has introduced direct travel booking via artificial intelligence, resulting in an 800 percent sales increase and potentially transforming the global tourism industry model.
Chinese PLA naval and air forces conducted joint combat readiness patrols and drills in the East China Sea. This action followed the transit of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, with China releasing footage of the event.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad region, with Russia claiming to have shot down 19 drones. The incident caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the St. Petersburg area, leading to the rerouting of flights.
Yuhao Xu, a former Meta employee, discusses his decision to leave a coveted tech job and build an AI startup, describing the experience as being 'on-call 24/7' after following a 'Chinese playbook' for success.