China

Shanghai-based hotpot giant Haidilao has found itself at the center of a controversy after a shocking video surfaced online, showing two teenage boys urinating in their soup while dining at one of its outlets.

Republican lawmakers of the House have been making efforts to push legislation, imposing a ban on Chinese nationals from getting student visas in the US, Fox News reported.

Additionally, authorities have announced plans to develop a multi-year AI curriculum, create a general AI education system, and establish support structures to promote AI learning across institutions.

The US House passed two bills targeting China, restricting Homeland Security's battery purchases from Chinese firms and forming a group to counter Chinese threats. This aims to reduce US dependence on China's battery manufacturing amid geopolitical tensions.

The Dalai Lama asserts his successor will be born in the 'free world,' outside of China's control. Beijing insists the selection must follow Chinese law, escalating the succession dispute.

A former Meta director alleges the company explored censorship options with the Chinese government, including hiding viral posts and sharing user data. Meta denies the claims, stating the employee was terminated for poor performance and that they don't operate in China.

The shift in supply dynamics comes at a time when India has been the largest market for Russian crude, owing to its growing energy demands, in contrast to the slowing demand growth in China.

China's EAST fusion reactor ('artificial sun') sustained plasma for a record 1000 seconds, surpassing its previous record. This breakthrough is a significant step towards viable nuclear fusion energy.

A rights group reported that China unlawfully detained thousands and sentenced 1,545 prisoners of conscience. Many, including women, Tibetans, and Uyghurs, faced harsh penalties, life terms, or death sentences. Arbitrary detentions under Xi Jinping have escalated, targeting dissenters and human rights defenders.

Aside from tariffs, China is employing regulatory measures to exert pressure on American businesses. It has launched an anti-monopoly probe into Google, though details remain scarce.