Xiaomi’s futuristic triple-drum washing machine is now available to buy – here's how much it costs Yep, that means you can wash three loads at the same time T3 · Dec 12, 2025
EU watchdogs raid Temu’s Dublin HQ in foreign subsidy investigation Chinese online retailer targeted under rules limiting state help to companies The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Snapmaker Raises Millions as Chinese Big Tech Investors Pile Into 3D Printing Snapmaker rides its U1 tool changer to the big leagues. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 10, 2025
Seven people arrested after Specialized and AliExpress dismantle major counterfeiting operation $1.1 million worth of counterfeit Specialized, Roval, Pinarello, Cervélo, Cannondale and Trek product seized Cycling News · Dec 9, 2025
Why TikTok Owner's AI Phone Is Making China's Apps Nervous TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd launched its artificial intelligence-powered smartphone last week, sparking online buzz and prompting swift pushback. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
First ARM-supported 3D driver for discrete gaming GPUs emerges from China — Lisuan 7G106 runs 3DMark on a Windows 11 ARM machine Lisuan's 7G105 discrete GPU was spotted running 3DMark in an ARM-based machine, revealing that Lisuan has quite possibly built the first 3D graphics driver that supports ARM machines that works with a dedicated graphics card. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 4, 2025
'Americans Click, Not Queue': Black Friday Online Sales Hit $8.6 Billion Americans spent $8.6bn online on Black Friday as cautious shoppers turned to digital deals amid inflation, higher prices and shifting retail habits, Adobe says. International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2025
UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
Do these 5 things if you want to avoid Black Friday scams Learn how to spot fake shops, protect your personal information, and stay safe while shopping this Black Friday. Follow these simple tips to avoid scams and shop with confidence. Tom’s Guide · Nov 26, 2025
France sues AliExpress and Joom over illegal child-like sex dolls France will take online marketplaces AliExpress and Joom to court for selling child-like sex dolls, Commerce Minister Serge Papin announced on Wednesday. The move comes as Shein faces separate legal action for offering similar products. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2025
Paris court delays Shein suspension case as EU seeks tougher controls A court hearing on a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein’s website in the country has been postponed after the State asked for more time. The session was due to take place in Paris on Wednesday but has been rescheduled for 5 December. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2025
Alibaba's Cloud, E-Commerce Engines Hit Full Throttle In Q2 Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) shares climbed on Tuesday following its fiscal second-quarter results, as the e-commerce giant co-founded by Jack Ma reported revenue and earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. Benzinga · Nov 25, 2025
Why Keysight Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 15%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket Shares of Keysight Technologies Inc (NYSE:KEYS) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report after Monday’s closing bell, beating analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines. Benzinga · Nov 25, 2025
Lawmakers press Shein over sale of "childlike sex dolls" The rare bipartisan scrutiny piles onto years of criticism for the Chinese-founded online retailer. Axios · Nov 20, 2025
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 20, 2025 Dronemaker DJI buys into 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo — move seen as way to diversify away from drones amid worries of U.S. ban DJI reportedly invests in 3D printer maker Elegoo.
Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025 Yum China Eyes 25,000 Stores, $1 Billion In Returns By 2028 Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) on Sunday outlined strategic plans to accelerate network expansion, boost sales growth, and improve profitability at its 2025 Investor Day.
T3 · Nov 14, 2025 Xiaomi’s impressive smart air purifier has arrived in Europe – and the price is hard to beat We first caught a glimpse of it back in August
Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025 JD.com Heads Into Q3 Earnings With Strong Singles' Day Surge Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) looks well-positioned going into its third-quarter results on Thursday, as it comes off a better-than-expected Singles’ Day shopping performance.
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 China's Singles' Day online shopping bonanza's sales slow as shoppers opt for more affordable deals Sales during China’s online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, slowed this year as bargain hunters opted for more affordable deals
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Apple pulls two gay dating apps in China under government order Apple says it has pulled two popular gay dating apps in China following an order from Chinese authorities in the latest evidence of their tightening grip on the LGBTQ+ community
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025 China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more
Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2025 France urges EU to crack down on online seller Shein over illicit products France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called on European Union business enforcers to get tough with the online platform Shein for defying trading rules, less than a day after the retailer opened its first physical store in the world in Paris.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2025 France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 French government blocks access to Shein’s website over sex dolls scandal Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website