US prosecutors charged 11 people in a decade-long scheme arranging over 1,000 sham marriages mainly for Chinese nationals seeking green cards, including matches with 14 active-duty American soldiers.
The Indian diaspora in China voiced concerns over anti-India content on Chinese social media, declining work visas, and employment restrictions for spouses at an Indian Embassy Open House in Beijing. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami addressed these issues, announced eased Indian visa rules for Chinese citizens, and outlined plans for legal aid and cultural outreach amidst efforts to improve bilateral ties.
China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun announced additional relief items for Venezuela, supplementing cash aid and satellite images already provided. Chinese enterprises and communities also contributed engineering machinery, medical supplies, and rescue teams for disaster relief efforts.
Two Chinese citizens have died in separate road accidents on Route 22 in Laos's Luang Prabang province, a notoriously dangerous stretch known as "Bandit Mountain." The Chinese Consulate General in Luang Prabang issued a safety warning, urging citizens to exercise caution, especially during the rainy season.
Apple delays iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 with new Siri for EU due to Digital Markets Act conflicts and for China due to regulatory requirements, impacting EU developers and users.
Four Chinese citizens who went missing in Thailand and were taken to a Myanmar scam park will return to China on June 9. Another Yunnan man, rescued unexpectedly, has been transferred to Thai immigration.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has warned of rising security risks for Chinese citizens and businesses due to frequent harassment, selective law enforcement, and increased scrutiny by Filipino authorities. The embassy urges citizens to adhere to local laws and avoid overstaying.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recorded a video address to Chinese citizens ahead of his upcoming visit to China, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. This video message will be released instead of the traditional article for local press.
