A 36-year-old man in China's Hubei province, surnamed Yu, suffered severe vision loss after over a thousand demodex mites infected his eyes, causing blepharitis. His doctor attributed the infestation to his life habits.
GSMA, a telecom industry body, estimates the cost of removing high-risk vendors like Huawei and ZTE from EU telecoms networks at €30-40 billion, significantly higher than the European Commission's €10-13 billion estimate, citing equipment replacement and reduced competition.
A man surnamed Si in Anyang, Henan province, faked his death in June last year to avoid prosecution for drink-driving, a case recently revealed by prosecutors. He staged a fatal overdose after being arrested in January and released on bail, fearing imprisonment due to prior offenses and debts.
Overseas capital has flowed into China's advanced manufacturing and technology sectors at an unprecedented rate, reaching a record 3.13 trillion yuan in mainland equity holdings by the end of Q2 2026. This shift signifies a move away from traditional consumer and financial stocks towards industries supporting Beijing's tech self-sufficiency goals.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced to a year of home confinement for stealing rare Chinese manuscripts worth nearly $216,000 from UCLA's library. He rented documents, replaced them with counterfeits, and traveled to China.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced for stealing and replacing rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA with fakes. He used aliases and traveled to China shortly after the thefts, which were discovered when the library flagged missing items.
Jeffrey Ying, 39, was sentenced to one year in jail for stealing and replacing rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA with fakes. He used aliases to access the books, which were over 600 years old, and often traveled to China shortly after the thefts.
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Malaysia's new import regulations for fully built electric vehicles, effective July 1, impose a minimum CIF price of 200,000 ringgit and a motor power of 180 kW. This policy significantly impacts Chinese brands like BYD, which rely on competitive pricing, and may shift focus towards domestic production or partnerships.
The FCC is expanding its import ban to include older Chinese tech equipment from firms like Huawei and Hikvision, citing national security risks, effective next month.
SCMP presents a selection of seven recent news stories. The first highlight details US and Iran talks in Switzerland, which reportedly cooled tensions and led to assets being returned to Iran, though key issues remain unresolved. Other mentioned highlights include a deadly school shooting in the Philippines and a Chinese man jailed for breeding snakes.
An unemployed man in Wuxi, China, surnamed Wan, ordered fried rice and requested extra due to financial hardship. The restaurant not only provided a larger portion but also offered him an apprenticeship, leading to widespread social media praise for the owner's kindness.
Hong Kong police arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man for allegedly impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working illegally. He was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and breaching visa conditions. A 24-year-old local man was also arrested.
China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang stated that China is a defender of global supply chains, not a disruptor, highlighting its role in stabilizing energy and fertilizer markets during the Strait of Hormuz crisis. He refuted claims of overcapacity and protectionism, attributing China's industrial strength to reform, a broad industrial base, and a large market.
Jiang Mingdian, a 77-year-old from Quanzhou, China, has written over 100,000 letters for families to relatives overseas in a career spanning 59 years. This tradition stems from Fujian's history of emigration, where letter writers bridged the communication gap for illiterate relatives.
Xpeng vice-chair Brian Gu stated that Chinese EV manufacturers will not initiate a price war in the UK and EU, focusing instead on quality and differentiation to attract customers. Despite intense competition and price cuts in China, European markets are expected to see competition based on features rather than just cost.
An analysis claims the EU's economic decay over two decades has been three times faster than the late Qing dynasty, challenging Brussels' narrative of Chinese overcapacity. The EU's per capita manufacturing output is significantly higher than China's, suggesting structural dependence on foreign markets.
A man in Shaanxi, China, bought a 34th-floor flat in 2013, only to learn four years later the building only has 32 floors, highlighting illegal grey market housing on rural land.
UK car sales reached their highest May level since before Covid, with a 7% rise to 160,662 units. Chinese brands like BYD and Chery saw significant growth, alongside Tesla. Electric car sales led the surge, accounting for over 27% of the market.
UK car sales rose 7% in May to 160,662, the highest for the month since before Covid. Chinese brands like BYD and Chery saw significant growth, alongside Tesla. Increased demand for EVs is driving compliance with ZEV targets, despite lobbying for weaker regulations.
Nissan is in non-binding talks to manufacture cars for Chinese manufacturer Chery at its Sunderland plant in northern England. The deal could secure jobs for 6,000 workers and mark the first mass-market Chinese car production in Britain.
Nissan is in talks to manufacture cars for Chinese brand Chery at its Sunderland plant in northern England. The non-binding agreement could secure jobs at the UK's largest car factory, with production potentially starting in the 2027 financial year.
A 56-year-old Chinese farmer from Guangdong province underwent surgery after discovering a 1.3kg, 10cmx13cm bladder stone causing severe urinary issues for three years, leading to bilateral hydronephrosis and risking uraemia.
Fuyao Glass, a major automotive glass supplier, is leveraging a new 90% automated plant in Anhui, China, as a blueprint for future production, integrating robotics and AI to enhance productivity and maintain its global market leadership.
