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Employee urinates in beer tank Viral video and detention Tsingtao takes measures It has been revealed that a Chinese employee urinated into a Tsingtao beer receptacle following a dispute with a coworker. Incident Captured on Camera A month ago, footage captured an employee urinating into a tank that was utilised to store ingredients for...

Li Keqiang's Sudden Passing Economic and Environmental Legacy China's Zero-Covid Dilemma Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, aged 68, has died from a myocardial infarction. On Friday, at 10 minutes past midnight, he reportedly passed away despite "all-out" efforts to revive him, according to state media. Formerly considered the nation's prospective leader, Li was surpassed...

Wimbledon expansion approved Controversy over parkland development Plans to modernize the club The expansion of the premises where the All England Club conducts the Wimbledon championships has been granted approval by local council leaders, an action that has generated controversy. The development and planning application committee of the Merton council voted to approve...

Chinese Authorities Investigate Foxconn China has initiated an inquiry into Foxconn, an iPhone manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan, according to Chinese state media on Sunday. Tax Inspections at Foxconn Facilities According to anonymous sources cited by the Global Times, tax inspections were carried out by authorities at Foxconn facilities situated in two provinces...

Evergrande crisis escalates. Hui Ka Yan under surveillance. China's real estate risks grow. The chairman of Evergrande, Hui Ka Yan, faces police surveillance amid the company's escalating troubles. Evergrande announced that it would maintain the suspension of its shares until further notice. This marks a new low for the heavily indebted property giant, which...

Taiwan golf ball factory tragedy Five dead, over 100 injured Explosions during firefighting efforts A tragic incident unfolded at a golf ball factory in Taiwan, as a fire and subsequent explosions claimed the lives of at least five people and left over a hundred injured. The devastating event began on a Friday...

Xi Jinping meets Bashar al-Assad Strategic partnership between China-Syria Economic recovery and diplomatic engagement Chinese President Xi Jinping and Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad held "in-depth talks" during Mr. Assad's first visit to China in nearly two decades. This historic meeting aimed to strengthen political mutual trust and deepen cooperation between the two...

Police Detain Members of Evergrande's Wealth Management Unit in Shenzhen Evergrande's Insurance Division to Be Acquired by State-Owned Insurer China's Real Estate Crisis Continues to Impact Major Developers Police in Shenzhen, southern China, have detained members of the wealth management unit of the embattled developer Evergrande. In a social media post, police urged...

China's Defense Minister's Absence Sparks Speculation Unexplained Disappearances of Senior Chinese Officials Concerns Over Corruption and Military Activity in China A top American ambassador questioned China's military minister Li Shangfu's absence, reigniting corruption purge rumours. General Li has reportedly not been seen in public for approximately two weeks and has missed multiple meetings. The...

Researcher Detained Under Official Secrets Act for Alleged Chinese Espionage Concerns Raised Over Chinese Interference in UK Parliamentary Democracy Arrests Reignite Debate on UK-China Relations and Espionage Threats A researcher at the British Parliament was detained under the Official Secrets Act on suspicion that he was spying for the Chinese government. Police have...

Chinese Premier's Call to Avoid a New Cold War Focus on South China Sea Conflict Challenges in ASEAN's Approach to China Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Wednesday that it is essential to avoid a "new Cold War" when resolving international conflicts, as world leaders convened in Indonesia amidst intensifying geopolitical rivalries...

Biden Expresses Disappointment Over Xi's G20 Absence Chinese Delegation Led by Li Qiang to Attend G20 Summit US-China Relations Remain Fraught Amid Ongoing Disputes US President Joe Biden has said he is "disappointed" that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping intends to skip the upcoming G20 summit in India. Mr. Biden told reporters on...