The Manhattan district attorney’s office has confirmed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and leading candidate for governor. The inquiry stems from a woman, formerly employed in Swalwell’s district office, accusing him of two nonconsensual sexual encounters: one in 2019 during her employment, and another in 2024…
Christopher Mung Siu-tat, a UK-based NGO director, has received multiple retroactive tax bills from Hong Kong authorities after fleeing Beijing’s national security laws. This experience, he states, demonstrates how “The regime can reach me by their long arms wherever I am.” His case exemplifies a worrying trend of transnational repression (TNR) tactics, which now include…
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Big Tech may stand at the brink of a historic legal moment. A major trial over social media addiction has started and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over allegations that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents…
The European Union has warned TikTok to change its platform design or face serious financial penalties. The European Commission said the video platform breached EU online safety rules. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators examined how TikTok’s design affects user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental…
Chinese filmmakers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to create films and short dramas. The trend is growing fast in 2026 and is gaining strong attention across the entertainment industry. Many new projects made with AI support are…
The 38th China Golden Rooster Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film, honoring top performers and productions from across the country. The ceremony highlighted talent in acting, storytelling, and filmmaking. “Good Things” (《好东西》) took home the Best Story Film…
Gamers worldwide must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games announced another release delay. The studio confirmed the new launch date for…
Leaders from Vietnam and China recently met in Kuala Lumpur to review their growing partnership. Both sides highlighted broad progress in their relationship, showing stronger…