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China

Chinese court orders Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton $2m for trademark infringement over logo

The dispute revolves around the similarity between Molly Tea’s brand emblem (left) and and Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram motifs (right).
The dispute revolves around the similarity between Molly Tea’s brand emblem (left) and and Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram motifs (right).

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback

China’s Coast Guard said the fleet will conduct “law enforcement patrols” in the area, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China’s jurisdictional waters.
China’s Coast Guard said the fleet will conduct “law enforcement patrols” in the area, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China’s jurisdictional waters.

China’s Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals

Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1.
Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1.

Dear me. China’s film industry is thriving, but can Beijing stay out of the way?

People queueing to buy tickets to additional Teochew-language screenings of Chinese film Dear You at Golden Village VivoCity on June 29.
People queueing to buy tickets to additional Teochew-language screenings of Chinese film Dear You at Golden Village VivoCity on June 29.

Xi replaces anti-corruption leader in purge of China’s army

Chinese President Xi Jinping during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on July 1.
Chinese President Xi Jinping during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on July 1.

Germany held urgent talks with Chinese envoy over report of China training Russian soldiers

FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Russian flags fly at an airport before a ceremony to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrives to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China August 31, 2025. Sputnik/Vladimir Smirnov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese and Russian flags fly at an airport before a ceremony to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrives to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China August 31, 2025. Sputnik/Vladimir Smirnov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo

Tropical storm Maysak hits southern China’s Hainan province; flights and ferries suspended

Waves crashing against the shore as tropical storm Maysak approaches in Boao, Qionghai, Hainan province, on July 3.
Waves crashing against the shore as tropical storm Maysak approaches in Boao, Qionghai, Hainan province, on July 3.

Cambodian king returns from China after cancer treatment

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni departed for Beijing for health checks earlier in 2026 and shared his cancer diagnosis in April.
Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni departed for Beijing for health checks earlier in 2026 and shared his cancer diagnosis in April.

China says Japan-India cooperation ‘should not target’ Beijing

Critical minerals featured prominently during talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on July 2.
Critical minerals featured prominently during talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on July 2.

China ramps up matcha production, seeks to surpass Japan in global market

Expansive tencha fields in Tongren, China, on May 25.
Expansive tencha fields in Tongren, China, on May 25.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.