By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-01-16 13:26:29 | Updated at 2025-01-16 17:35:20
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1. China accuses Calvin Klein parent of ‘inappropriate conduct’ on Xinjiang matters
China’s Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom) said on Thursday that PVH Group, the parent company of clothing brands Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, is involved with “inappropriate conduct” concerning Xinjiang matters, citing initial investigation results.
2. Xi Jinping urges further opening up ahead of Trump inauguration
China’s leadership has called for institutional opening-up and efforts to build a “world-class” business environment this year as Beijing strives to rekindle confidence and growth, convince foreign firms to remain onshore and keep goods flowing as external shocks loom.
3. China’s scientists launch world’s most powerful wireless protocol into space
Chinese scientists have sent the world’s most powerful wireless communication protocol into space, slashing transmission delays from milliseconds to microseconds.
