China Toy Expo Highlights IP Licensing Boom
At the China Toy Expo in Shanghai, 2,600+ global IPs from Disney to Ultraman spotlight a licensing boom. CLE saw a 65% rise in exhibitors, fueling toy and juvenile product innovation.
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Paris’ Louvre Museum Closes After Morning Robbery
Paris’ Louvre Museum was closed today after a morning robbery, prompting an investigation by French authorities and raising questions about security at major cultural sites.
Why Foreign Youth Are Raving About Chinese Tech and Brands
Foreign students share how Chinese products—from AI gadgets to electric scooters—have become part of daily life, reflecting the global rise of Chinese brands.
Xi Jinping Extends Condolences to Japan’s PM Over Murayama’s Passing
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba over the passing of former PM Tomiichi Murayama, underscoring diplomatic goodwill and respect across borders.
When Capital Loses Faith: US Power Tested by Trade Controls
Amid US-China tariff standoffs, investors pivot as trade controls reshape supply chains and question America’s market primacy.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Cheng Li-wun on KMT Chairperson Election
Xi Jinping congratulated Cheng Li-wun on her election as Kuomintang chairperson, signaling a fresh chapter in cross-strait party dialogue and potential tech ties.
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan Powers Hong Kong’s New Growth
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan unlocks new growth for Hong Kong—boosting travel, funding HK$10 billion in tech and deepening regional integration as the HKSAR becomes a global bridge.
China Claims Solid Evidence of U.S. NSA Cyber Intrusion
China’s security authorities say they’ve uncovered conclusive evidence of a U.S. NSA cyber intrusion targeting a key domestic facility, intensifying global cybersecurity debates.
138th Canton Fair Shatters Records with Unprecedented Scale and Trade
The 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou’s Pazhou district set records, with over 74,600 booths, 240,000 buyers, and transactions soaring on opening day.
Stability Meets Transformation: China’s 14th Five-Year Plan Unpacked
As the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan wraps up, discover how stability and bold economic shifts have fueled growth, innovation, and global impact by 2025.