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Ad Trolls Coke for Defending China, Giving Americans Diabetes

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Consumers’ Research, a consumer advocacy group, launched a series of advertisements Thursday calling out Coca-Cola’s “woke hypocrisy” for its reported defense of China and alleged health concerns associated with its sugary drinks. Part of the campaign is a video advertisement satirizing a Coca-Cola commercial, which is set to music with […]

China threatens death penalty for Taiwan independence ‘diehards’ | Taiwan

China has warned “stubborn” Taiwanese separatists that it could impose the death penalty in extreme cases, stepping up pressure even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction in the democratically ruled island. China, which considers Taiwan to be its territory, has made no secret of its dislike for President Lai Ching-te, who took office last month, […]

China Negotiating With Visa, Mastercard to Reduce Transaction Fees – PYMNTS.com

China: visa, master Card and other global card issuers are looking to lower the fees they charge local merchants for overseas card transactions. The China Payments Association has proposed to card issuers to reduce their fees to 1.5% from the current 2-3%. report on Friday (June 21), citing anonymous sources. Mastercard reportedly told Bloomberg that […]

US and China hold informal nuclear talks, eyeing Taiwan

The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing’s representatives telling the United States they would not resort to nuclear threats over Taiwan, according to two U.S. representatives who attended. The Chinese delegation offered reassurances after U.S. negotiating partners expressed concerns that China […]

Ecuador Suspends China Visa Waiver Deal to Curb Illegal Migration

Ecuador’s government will soon reinstate entry visa requirements for Chinese nationals after authorities recorded an “alarming” increase in their illegal immigration, many of whom have since left for other countries in the region, including the United States. The “temporary” measures, which will come into effect on July 1, will suspend the visa waiver agreement. Signed […]

Alfa Bank: US-sanctioned Russian banking giant expands in China – CNN

Anton Vaganov/Reuters Alfa-Bank’s exhibition stand at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2024 Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s “Meanwhile, China” newsletter to find out what you need to know about the country’s rise and its impact on the world. Hong Kong/London CNN — Beaten Western sanctionsRussia’s largest private […]