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China Unveils New Lithium Trading Rules to Bolster Pricing Power

Business·06/07/2026Résumé IA

China Unveils New Lithium Trading Rules to Bolster Pricing Power

Beijing has implemented new measures, effective July 3, allowing offshore industrial players to trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, aiming to strengthen its control over global lithium prices and gain an advantage in the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

Monde·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Reservoir Dam Breaches in Southern China Amid Heavy Rains, Hundreds Evacuated

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Reservoir Dam Breaches in Southern China Amid Heavy Rains, Hundreds Evacuated

Heavy rains caused a reservoir dam in Hengzhou, Guangxi, China to breach on Monday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds. Two sections of the Liulan Reservoir dam collapsed, creating a 50-meter gap and sending a torrent of water downstream.

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Monde·06/07/2026Résumé IA

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Reservoir Dam Breaches in Southern China Amid Heavy Rains, Hundreds Evacuated

Heavy rains in southern China caused floodwaters to breach the Liulan Reservoir dam in Guangxi, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Two sections of the dam collapsed, creating a 50-meter gap and flooding downstream areas.

Hong Kong Bookseller Lam Wing-kee Dies at 70 After Cancer Battle

Politique·02/07/2026Résumé IA

Hong Kong Bookseller Lam Wing-kee Dies at 70 After Cancer Battle

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who detailed his abduction by mainland Chinese authorities, has died at 70 in Taiwan after a battle with stage four lung cancer. He was hospitalized in Taipei and passed away on Thursday.

Hong Kong Police, Mainland Authorities Bust HK$16.8M Phishing Scam

Hong Kong police and mainland Chinese authorities arrested 15 individuals between March and June, dismantling a cross-border phishing syndicate that defrauded victims of HK$16.8 million by impersonating the Water Supplies Department through malicious text messages.

Japan Confirms Two Nationals Detained in China for Alleged Import/Export Violations

Monde·24/06/2026Résumé IA

Japan Confirms Two Nationals Detained in China for Alleged Import/Export Violations

Japan confirmed Wednesday that two Japanese nationals have been detained in China since May for allegedly violating import/export laws. One detainee works for a Japanese electric machinery maker's China subsidiary, reportedly taken into custody in Dalian. China confirmed the detentions, stating they were in accordance with Chinese law and urged Japan to ensure its citizens and companies comply with regulations.

Hong Kong Police Arrest 69 in Syndicate Suspected of Laundering HK$200 Million

Crime·23/06/2026Résumé IA

Hong Kong Police Arrest 69 in Syndicate Suspected of Laundering HK$200 Million

Hong Kong police arrested 69 individuals linked to a syndicate suspected of laundering approximately HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) from cross-border investment fraud. The operation, involving over 170 victims, targeted "mule" bank accounts used in the scheme.

China Unveils 17 Measures to Embed AI in Consumer Goods and Retail

China's Ministry of Commerce introduces 17 measures to integrate AI into consumer goods, retail, and commerce, focusing on smart products, robots, and subsidies to boost consumption growth.

China Drafts Rules to Curb Subsidy Abuse by Food Delivery Platforms

Business·17/06/2026Résumé IA

China Drafts Rules to Curb Subsidy Abuse by Food Delivery Platforms

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed new rules to prevent food delivery platforms from misusing subsidies. The draft regulations aim to stop market disruption, selling goods at a loss, and forcing merchants into subsidy programs, addressing concerns about intense competition harming businesses, drivers, and consumers.

China's Tianya Forum Returns, Authorities Urge Responsible Speech

China's popular Tianya internet forum has returned, with authorities praising its revival as an evolution for the new era. While acknowledging its past as a gathering place for intellectuals and deep discussions, officials also cautioned that freedom of speech must be balanced with responsibility.

Lin Chi-ling quits Taiwan Creative Content Agency board amid backlash from arts community and Beijing

Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling withdrew from the Taiwan Creative Content Agency board after criticism from Taiwan's arts community and praise from Beijing, who view the agency as promoting 'cultural Taiwan independence'.

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China Coal Mine Gas Explosion Kills 82, Two Still Missing

Monde·24/05/2026Résumé IA

China Coal Mine Gas Explosion Kills 82, Two Still Missing

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province killed at least 82 miners, with two still missing. Authorities are investigating the mine operator for "serious breaches" of security regulations, including alleged operative negligence and inaccurate record-keeping.

Why the UK is unlikely to shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict

The operations of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in London will remain unaffected by a UK spying verdict, observers have said, arguing that the British government is unlikely to seek the body’s closure so as to maintain relations with Beijing. A British court on Thursday found Bill Yuen Chung-biu, the London HKETO’s manager, and Peter Wai Chi-leung, a retired Hong Kong police superintendent, guilty of spying on activists from Hong Kong on behalf of Chinese authorities. The Hong...

UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying

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07/05/2026

UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying

A British court has convicted two men linked to an Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) of spying on activists from the city on behalf of Chinese authorities. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, the London office’s manager, and Peter Wai Chi-leung were found guilty of assisting a foreign intelligence service on Thursday, two years after their arrests thrust the role of Hong Kong’s overseas promotion offices into the global spotlight. Yuen, a retired Hong Kong police superintendent, was earlier accused...