China’s Import Curbs on Cosmetics Face Pushback in Europe Cosmetics sales in China are soaring, but a group of exporting nations led by France are pushing Beijing to lift restrictions they say are blocking them unfairly.

China Flies Record Number of Military Planes Near Taiwan Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the uptick in Chinese military activity, saying Beijing should “stop such destructive unilateral actions.”

Concerned about my flights from London to Tokyo via Shanghai (Air China) Hi, I booked flights from London to Tokyo with a layover in Shanghai Pudong International Airport via Air China, for March 2024. Layovers are 3hrs outward and 5hrs inbound. Unfortunately I impulsively booked without checking reviews. I’ve just read multiple posts on Reddit about the airline/transiting via China and I’m now very concerned about…

In Risky Hunt for Secrets, U.S. and China Expand Global Spy Operations The nations are taking bold steps in the espionage shadow war to try to collect intelligence on leadership thinking and military capabilities.

I have a ten year visa for China in my old passport book. Can I still use it to travel? I just received my new passport book. Just before covid hit, I spent all day in the nearest chinese embassy filling out forms and talking to officials and received a ten year visa. This visa is glued into my old passport book but is not expired. Can I use it to enter China? submitted by /u/boxer_dogs_dance

China Has Paused Its Spy Balloon Operations, U.S. Officials Say Officials say they have detected no launches of balloons since the United States shot down one in February, though they believe China is likely to restart the program.

China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.

What Retail Sales and Other Data Say About China’s Economy Consumers are spending a little more, but apartment prices and the pace of construction keep falling.

Is it a bad idea for DoD civilian employees to visit China? This is a burner account for obvious reasons. I currently work as a DoD Civilian employee, and I wanted to visit china to see a friend and visit a few cities for vacation since the borders are finally open and I have money now. I have been debating this as I hear of exit bans and such, but mostly for people who are of Chinese descent, which I am…

Arm China ‘doing well,’ CEO says, even as SoftBank’s Masa Son reduces China exposure Arm’s China subsidiary is “doing well” with strong potential in data center and automotive applications, despite the geopolitical tumult of the last few years, Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas said.

China Is Mad At EU Over EV Market Probe: Report The European Union launched an investigation into the recent “flood” of Chinese-built electric vehicles this week. European Commission President Urula von der Leyen unveiled discussions that Chinese EV makers are massively benefiting from government subsidies, creating unfair trade imbalance. The EU probe is designed… Read more…

People’s Bank of China Cuts Reserve Requirement to Spur Bank Lending The People’s Bank of China will allow commercial banks to hold less money in reserve, but businesses and households have been cautious about borrowing.

China says it hasn’t banned iPhones or foreign devices for government staff The Chinese government has not instituted any formal guidance or regulation barring the use of iPhones, despite media reports, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said.

Schumer to Lead Senate Delegation to China Amid Tensions The Senate majority leader, a longtime China hawk, plans to visit Beijing in the fall in another high-level visit as the Biden administration tries to improve diplomatic ties.

Shipping from China to UK (VAT questions) Shipping from China to UK and fees I am starting my own company selling cardboard flat pack boxes (more than just that but the premise is its made entirely out of cardboard). They will be manufactured by a supplier I found on Alibaba, but I’ve contacted them directly via email to avoid and Alibaba fees. I have done so much research but I keep ru…

Apple hikes iPhone prices in key China and India markets despite keeping them the same in the U.S. In China, which accounts for nearly 20% of Apple’s total sales, the company raised prices for nearly all of the iPhone 15 models.

Themed Restaurant in Shaoxing, China, honoring a fictional novel character submitted by /u/AngryRabbit1989

Can India Challenge China for Leadership of the ‘Global South’? A rising India has moved aggressively to champion developing nations, pursuing compromise in polarized times and promising to make America listen.

How Luckin Coffee overtook Starbucks as the largest coffee chain in China Luckin Coffee hit 10,000 stores in China in June, surpassing Starbucks as the largest coffee chain brand in the country following rapid nationwide expansion this year.

U.K.’s Arrest of Suspected Spy Fuels Calls for Tougher Stance on China Allegations that a researcher in Parliament was a foreign agent have intensified a fiery debate over Britain’s relations with Beijing.