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China Bans Uncertified Power Banks on Planes Due to Fire Hazards
The ban coincides with major Chinese power bank brands recalling products internationally due to a lithium battery quality issue that poses safety hazards.
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China’s Economic Crisis Deepens, Social Risks Grow Amid Mass Layoffs, Bankruptcies
‘We’re likely on the path to a full-blown depression,’ an expert says.
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At Least 6 Dead in Southern China Floods
A town in southwestern China was hit by a flood on a scale that domestic media described as unprecedented over the past 50 years.
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Scientists Find New Bat Viruses in China Linked to Deadly Hendra and Nipah Viruses
The discovery of 20 novel viruses in bat kidneys raises ‘urgent concerns,’ researchers say.
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Cheap Chinese EVs Flooding Brazil Raise Concerns Among Local Manufacturers
Brazil is China’s gateway to the South American market to absorb its automobile overcapacity, an economist said.
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Viral Caged Toddler Video in China Rekindles Human Trafficking Suspicions
The authorities say there was no foul play, but Chinese people online are demanding more answers.
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Kindergartens Shut Down Across China as Birth Rate Falls
China’s birth rate is plunging as young adults cite financial strain, career pressure, and the high cost of childrearing.
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As COVID-19 Continues to Spread in China, Doctors Anticipate Major Peak in July
Hospital workers in China continue to see reports of ‘white lung’ and sudden deaths in the new wave of illness.
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Former Chinese Military Doctor Says CCP May Use Taiwanese Troops’ Organs in Event of War
Dr. Zheng Zhi warned people of the plan at a screening of the award-winning documentary, ‘State Organs,’ in Taiwan.
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Chinese Bank Scandal Victims Attacked by Security While Petitioning Over Frozen Accounts, Source Says
Depositors affected by a major Henan banking collapse were allegedly attacked while seeking answers from authorities over frozen funds.
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China’s COVID-19 Infections Jumped by 160 Percent in May
Residents across China tell The Epoch Times they believe it’s far more severe than what the official data indicate.
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Corruption Undermines Safety in China’s Auto Industry: Insider
Prevalent corruption rooted in the communist regime’s system jeopardizes auto safety in China, a Chinese automotive engineer said.
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Waves of Strikes and Protests Sweep Across China Amid Growing Economic Strain
Protests by workers and citizens are spreading across China, exposing rising social unrest and deepening cracks in the country’s economy.
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2 Japanese Men Killed in Northern China Over Business Dispute, China Says
Japan also confirmed the incident, which is the latest in a series of attacks on Japanese nationals living in China.
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Schools in China Reportedly Isolate Students as COVID Cases Surge
The Chinese regime’s ongoing cover-up is endangering the world as it’s not possible to track virus spreading routes, one expert said.
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Locals Question Death Toll After Chemical Blast in Eastern China
Victims’ families and residents allege underreporting and information lockdown.
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At Least 5 Killed, 19 Injured in Explosion at Chinese Chemical Plant
The actual number of casualties from such events may be much higher as the Chinese regime routinely suppresses or alters information.
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As China’s Economy Weakens, Tens of Thousands of Workers Protest Against Unpaid Wages
Several workers told The Epoch Times their factories were abruptly shut down recently, while others say they have not been paid for months.
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China’s April Economic Data Show Broad-Based Slowdown
Experts said a 90-day truce in the tariffs dispute may lead to a mild rebound in the Chinese economy but that the medium-term outlook remains pessimistic.
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China Residents Report New Wave of COVID-19 as Infection Rates Double
Experts say the CCP continues to underreport the scale of the outbreak as it spreads to Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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China Bans Uncertified Power Banks on Planes Due to Fire Hazards
The ban coincides with major Chinese power bank brands recalling products internationally due to a lithium battery quality issue that poses safety hazards.
|
China’s Economic Crisis Deepens, Social Risks Grow Amid Mass Layoffs, Bankruptcies
‘We’re likely on the path to a full-blown depression,’ an expert says.
|
At Least 6 Dead in Southern China Floods
A town in southwestern China was hit by a flood on a scale that domestic media described as unprecedented over the past 50 years.
|
Scientists Find New Bat Viruses in China Linked to Deadly Hendra and Nipah Viruses
The discovery of 20 novel viruses in bat kidneys raises ‘urgent concerns,’ researchers say.
|
Cheap Chinese EVs Flooding Brazil Raise Concerns Among Local Manufacturers
Brazil is China’s gateway to the South American market to absorb its automobile overcapacity, an economist said.
|
Viral Caged Toddler Video in China Rekindles Human Trafficking Suspicions
The authorities say there was no foul play, but Chinese people online are demanding more answers.
|
Kindergartens Shut Down Across China as Birth Rate Falls
China’s birth rate is plunging as young adults cite financial strain, career pressure, and the high cost of childrearing.
|
As COVID-19 Continues to Spread in China, Doctors Anticipate Major Peak in July
Hospital workers in China continue to see reports of ‘white lung’ and sudden deaths in the new wave of illness.
|
Former Chinese Military Doctor Says CCP May Use Taiwanese Troops’ Organs in Event of War
Dr. Zheng Zhi warned people of the plan at a screening of the award-winning documentary, ‘State Organs,’ in Taiwan.
|
Chinese Bank Scandal Victims Attacked by Security While Petitioning Over Frozen Accounts, Source Says
Depositors affected by a major Henan banking collapse were allegedly attacked while seeking answers from authorities over frozen funds.
|
China’s COVID-19 Infections Jumped by 160 Percent in May
Residents across China tell The Epoch Times they believe it’s far more severe than what the official data indicate.
|
Corruption Undermines Safety in China’s Auto Industry: Insider
Prevalent corruption rooted in the communist regime’s system jeopardizes auto safety in China, a Chinese automotive engineer said.
|
Waves of Strikes and Protests Sweep Across China Amid Growing Economic Strain
Protests by workers and citizens are spreading across China, exposing rising social unrest and deepening cracks in the country’s economy.
|
2 Japanese Men Killed in Northern China Over Business Dispute, China Says
Japan also confirmed the incident, which is the latest in a series of attacks on Japanese nationals living in China.
|
Schools in China Reportedly Isolate Students as COVID Cases Surge
The Chinese regime’s ongoing cover-up is endangering the world as it’s not possible to track virus spreading routes, one expert said.
|
Locals Question Death Toll After Chemical Blast in Eastern China
Victims’ families and residents allege underreporting and information lockdown.
|
At Least 5 Killed, 19 Injured in Explosion at Chinese Chemical Plant
The actual number of casualties from such events may be much higher as the Chinese regime routinely suppresses or alters information.
|
As China’s Economy Weakens, Tens of Thousands of Workers Protest Against Unpaid Wages
Several workers told The Epoch Times their factories were abruptly shut down recently, while others say they have not been paid for months.
|
China’s April Economic Data Show Broad-Based Slowdown
Experts said a 90-day truce in the tariffs dispute may lead to a mild rebound in the Chinese economy but that the medium-term outlook remains pessimistic.
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China Residents Report New Wave of COVID-19 as Infection Rates Double
Experts say the CCP continues to underreport the scale of the outbreak as it spreads to Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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