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PoliticsNHK World15d ago

Multiple Stabbings Reported in China's Liaoning Province

Multiple Hong Kong media outlets, citing social media, have reported an indiscriminate stabbing incident involving a knife-wielding suspect in China's northeastern Liaoning Province on May 4. Chinese authorities have not made an official announcement, and related social media posts are reportedly being deleted.

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute
WorldSCMP2mo ago

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

An attack on a Hong Kong man in the Japanese city of Sapporo that triggered travel warnings from Chinese authorities was reportedly caused by a dispute over “dining etiquette”. According to Japanese media this week, a 50-year-old company executive was arrested by local police officers on suspicion of striking the tourist with a bottle on Wednesday. The attack prompted the Chinese consulate in Sapporo to issue a warning advising against travel to Japan. The Hong Kong government contacted the...

Businessbloombergstraits-times4d ago2 sources

China Fines Alibaba, PDD Over Food Delivery Failures

Chinese authorities have imposed a $671 million fine on e-commerce giants Alibaba and PDD for their oversight failures in food delivery services. The penalties were issued due to issues including 'ghost deliveries' on their platforms.

China Bans Controversial "Ash Apartments" Practice
Cultureobservador16d ago

China Bans Controversial "Ash Apartments" Practice

Chinese authorities have outlawed the practice of buying apartments to house the ashes of deceased relatives, a phenomenon driven by high burial plot costs and low housing prices. The government has now deemed this controversial practice illegal.