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On May 21, 2022
Dangerous DIY baby milk formula recipes in US go viral as parents get desperate https://t.co/gQY8t0eWdr
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China investigates claims babies sickened by fake milk formula

China investigates claims babies sickened by fake milk formula

Solutions to the national shortage are being sought on the internet, but medical experts say home-made versions come with serious health risks; Facebook, TikTok and YouTube have been ...

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On May 24, 2022
Audi’s manufacturer in China has apologized for text in an advertisement that allegedly infringed copyright, and said it would remove the videos from all company platforms. https://t.co/VK4o4b6Wqv
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Audi apologizes over China ad’s potential copyright breach

Audi apologizes over China ad’s potential copyright breach

Automaker accused of stealing language from a poem.

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On May 20, 2022
China completes vault installation of largest LNG storage tanks https://t.co/VsxOPgCc56
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China completes vault installation of largest LNG storage tanks

China completes vault installation of largest LNG storage tanks

The China National Offshore Oil Corporation, which is also the country's leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier, announced Tuesday that it had completed the vault hoisting of six ...

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On May 20, 2022
Exclusive: China quietly increases purchases of low-priced Russian oil https://t.co/RhsUxl4oPJ
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Exclusive: China quietly increases purchases of low-priced Russian oil

Exclusive: China quietly increases purchases of low-priced Russian oil

The move by the world's biggest oil importer comes a month after it initially cut back on Russian supplies.

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On May 24, 2022
Chinese frenzy over KFC Pokemon toy duck giveaway with desperate fans paying US$75 a piece in second-hand market https://t.co/ZCQWIayGvB
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A toy mania, not seen since the buying frenzy around Beijing Winter Olympic mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, hits China

A toy mania, not seen since the buying frenzy around Beijing Winter Olympic mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, hits China

The latest consumer giveaway craze to hit China has seen people desperately trying to secure a plastic Pokemon toy being offered by fast-food chain KFC after stocks ran out.

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On May 24, 2022
Airbnb China closes domestic unit to cut costs as it bets on border reopening https://t.co/zgfspmvdfl by @ritacyliao
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Airbnb China closes domestic unit to cut costs as it bets on border reopening

Airbnb China closes domestic unit to cut costs as it bets on border reopening

Airbnb will terminate its domestic business in China, marking the partial retreat of another Western tech giant from the country. Like most of its peers, the home sharing titan is shifting ...

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On May 26, 2022
Global firms warn of sluggish China demand due to lengthy COVID curbs https://t.co/zhgT8EBXfq via @TheRealJoshYe & Jane Lanhee Lee
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Global firms warn of sluggish China demand due to lengthy COVID curbs

Global firms warn of sluggish China demand due to lengthy COVID curbs

Two months into harsh COVID-19 lockdowns that have choked global supply chains, China's economy is staggering back to its feet, but businesses from retailers to chipmakers are warning of ...

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On May 25, 2022
Online sales plunge in China as Covid-19 lockdowns freeze spending https://t.co/JKQIu9wdGn
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Sales turnover for Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo on Tmall was down 33 per cent in April from a year ago, while Spanish apparel retailer Zara saw a plunge of 56 per cent

Sales turnover for Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo on Tmall was down 33 per cent in April from a year ago, while Spanish apparel retailer Zara saw a plunge of 56 per cent

Global consumer brands from Lancome to Samsung have seen a dramatic plunge in April sales on China’s e-commerce platforms such as Tmall, as strict Covid-19 lockdowns stunt consumer spending.