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China to tax condoms for first time in 30 years as demographic crisis deepens

The removal of a tax exemption reflects Beijing’s concerns over ageing, labour shortages, and slowing long-term growth.

Euronews

Tesla’s China-Built LG Batteries Are 'Catastrophic,' Repair Shop Claims

A Croatian repair shop claimed that Tesla’s Chinese-made LG batteries degrade much faster than those made in Europe or the U.S.

InsideEVs

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest train in Europe goes almost 200 mph (320 kph). Yet high-speed rail remains absent from most of…

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Best-Selling Colorimeters and Spectrophotometers in 2025

Recently, Mr. Huang, Sales Manager of 3nh—a leading China color measurement equipment enterprise—officially announced at the company's annual strategic launch conference that the sales volume of its flagship product, the NH310 colorimeter, will strive to reach 100,000 units by 2025. This figure is not only a significant milestone in the…

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China issues first batch of ‘general’ rare-earth export licences to magnet makers — country's stranglehold over industry continues, but tensions are easing

China has issued the first round of streamlined rare-earth export licences to at least three permanent-magnet manufacturers, allowing them to accelerate shipments to selected overseas clients.

Tom’s Hardware

China introduces ‘condom tax’ as it tries to get people to have more children

Beginning January, contraceptive medicines and devices, including condoms, will be subjected to a 13% value-added tax for first time since 1993

The Independent UK

Women and men were both sacrificed in ancient China – but for different reasons

Study also provides first evidence of male mass burials in China

The Independent UK

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European Service Company Says Tesla Model 3/Y Units With Chinese LG Batteries Face 'Catastrophic' Failure

A European service provider and researcher based in Croatia has shared that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model Y and Model 3 units with LG Energy Solutions' China-made NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) batteries are prone to ‘catastrophic' failure following the EV giant's $4.3 billion deal earlier this year.

Benzinga

'This is our home': Wong's unity call to Pacific Isles

Australia has issued a call to Pacific Island nations to join forces so the region will be able to maintain sovereignty in the face of growing pressure.

AAP

Hong Kong responds to disaster differently from Beijing – but the gulf is narrowing

Independent inquiry into fire and media questions to leader would not happen in mainland China, but crackdown on dissent has begun

The Guardian - UK

When our democracy shares tech policy with Russia and China, that should terrify us

With the Sanchar Saathi mandate, India joins a very exclusive club of governments that force undeletable apps onto citizens’ phones. And it’s not the kind of club you brag about joining.

Newslaundry

Ford’s Last Regular Car Gets a Facelift For 2026

With the last Focus assembled a couple of weeks ago, Ford is effectively fresh out of regular cars. Or is it? The Mondeo soldiers on in China, where the Blue Oval is even giving the large family car a nip and tuck for 2026. After its public debut at the…

Motor1

Is England v Ghana on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses friendly for free

Sarina Wiegman’s side play their final friendly fixture of the year against Ghana on Tuesday

The Independent UK

TikTok Owner ByteDance Unveils AI Phone Assistant — China's Challenge To The iPhone

Facing market saturation in short-form video and the threat of TikTok divestiture in the US, ByteDance is going 'all-in' on generative AI.

International Business Times UK

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England could have faced tougher rival but Ghana offer chance to focus on details

Game against team ranked 67th in the world allows Sarina Wiegman a chance to look at the bigger picture

The Guardian - UK

‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date

Evening Standard

Britain must not shrink back from ‘chaotic world’, says Starmer

In his annual Guildhall speech on foreign policy, the Prime Minister took aim at those who advocate leaving the ECHR or Nato.

The Independent UK

Starmer: We have to work with China – even if it threatens national security

The prime minister used his Mansion House speech to defend a ‘thawing’ of relations with Beijing – potentially laying the groundwork for a controversial new super embassy to be given approval

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There's a New Boxer Engine... From China?

Known mostly for its electric vehicles, BYD recently shifted focus to its electrified DM-i powertrains. This technology combines electric and gasoline motors to deliver low fuel consumption and driving ranges of more than 620 miles (1,000 km).

Fortune

The tariffs are raising $100 billion less than Trump expected. Pantheon Macro sees 3 reasons why, starting with China

Scott Bessent said in August that tariffs would raise “well over half a trillion, maybe toward a trillion-dollar number.” It hasn’t panned out that way.

InsideEVs

'Absolutely Relentless': What Tesla Had To Learn From Tearing Down Chinese EVs

Tearing down Chinese EVs taught Tesla one important lesson that it applied in its smaller models, and it worked for a while, but now sales are falling in China.

Barchart

Is XPEV Stock a Buy for 2026 as XPeng Targets Breakeven and Pivots to Physical AI?

XPeng Motors has outperformed markets by a wide margin in 2025 and looks set to continue its good run in 2026 also.

Benzinga

'Zootopia 2' Breaks Box Office Records: Will Disney Stock Reap The Benefits?

"Zootopia 2" was the top-grossing film of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and set several box office records along the way. With less than one month to go in 2025, could the strong performance help put Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) into positive territory?

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59 Bizarre Buildings That Are So Unique They Hardly Look Real (New Pics)

Architects are often bound by the tasks and resources they’re given. Here’s an office. Here’s a block of flats. It all has to be practical and appropriate. Do what you can within those constraints. But give an architect free reign and a generous budget, and the results are far more…

The Independent UK

China’s DeepSeek releases first AI capable of top score at maths Olympiad

‘Imagine owning the brain of one of the best mathematicians in the world for free,’ says tech boss

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