CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

โŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
43 stories
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wilma, 23, bought a familiar product from Temu - soon a serious rash spread all over her body that required 15 doctor visits: 'Oh God, don't order'

A young woman warns others about the potential health risks of products purchased from Chinese online stores after suffering a severe rash that required multiple doctor visits.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Court rejects French attempt to temporarily close Shein

A French appeals court has denied the government's request to suspend the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein following concerns over the sale of unauthorized products.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Chinese retail giant launches in UK today to rival Amazon

Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in the UK to compete with Amazon, offering a range of products and rapid delivery services.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are not a discounter": Joybuy, the platform of the Chinese giant JD.com, launches an assault on Europe

Joybuy, a platform owned by Chinese giant JD.com, has launched in six European countries to compete with Amazon by offering a variety of international brand products and ultra-fast delivery.

Mar 15 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Senegal says company's scandal-plagued sanitary pads are safe

Senegal's health minister confirmed the safety of menstrual pads produced by a Chinese firm involved in a scandal over expired materials, stating that no products with unsuitable materials made it to the market.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China in the crosshairs as EU launches sweeping plans to save its industrial future

The EU is implementing significant plans to bolster its manufacturing sector in response to competition from Chinese products and rising security concerns over Chinese investments.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Brussels presented new EU industrial policy rules

The EU has introduced new 'Made in Europe' rules aimed at supporting local manufacturers in competition with Chinese products.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Power Probe: In the Year of the Fire Horse: Merz and the New China Reality

Chancellor Merz visited China, promoting stronger strategic partnerships amidst economic concerns regarding German trade deficits and competition from Chinese products.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

March of Madness

Joe Biden has announced significant tariffs on Chinese products, aiming to maintain U.S. economic leadership and counter China's dominance in critical sectors.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Alibaba seeks a 'huge success' with the 2026 World Cup: It will bet on Mexican companies due to tariffs on Chinese products

Alibaba plans to focus on Mexican companies for growth opportunities related to the 2026 World Cup amid rising tariffs on Chinese goods.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

German Chancellor Merz Observed a Display of Chinese Robots

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited a robotics company in China to observe their products firsthand.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cristiano Rattazzi spoke about Chinese products and competition in the Argentine market: "The world is changing"

Cristiano Rattazzi discusses the challenges posed by Chinese imports and advocates for reforms in Argentina to strengthen the local industry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tariff may exceed 15% for some countries, says US trade representative

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated that import tariffs for certain countries could surpass the promised 15% by Donald Trump, while maintaining that tariffs on Chinese products will not increase further.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Viral dance challenge lifted Chinese ibuprofen makerโ€™s shares โ€“ now they are languishing

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical's shares surged due to a viral dance challenge but are now suffering as profits decline amid oversupply and weak demand for their products.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fedexpor: Colombia quotes Chinese, Brazilian, and Mexican companies for the substitution of Ecuadorian products

The Ecuadorian export sector urges a swift resolution to the trade conflict with Colombia, highlighting the negative impacts on both countries' supply chains and businesses.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese steel hit with duties of up to US$670 per tonne as Brazil dumping probe concludes

Brazil has imposed significant anti-dumping duties on a range of Chinese steel products following investigations that concluded these imports were sold at unfairly low prices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The scale of the threat from imports from China for industry is gradually increasing. Here are the threatened industries

The article discusses the rising threat of Chinese imports to various industrial sectors in Poland and the EU, highlighting affected products and the broader economic implications.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Union will investigate Shein for illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Shein, a Chinese online retailer, over illegal product sales and concerns about addictive site design.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the scandal over sex dolls, the European Union threatens to ban the Chinese platform Shein

The European Union has launched an investigation into China's Shein, potentially leading to its prohibition in Europe due to concerns over illegal products and addictive service designs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Brussels investigates Shein for addictive design and allowing the sale of sex dolls and weapons in the EU

The European Commission is formally investigating the Chinese platform Shein for its addictive design and the online sale of illegal products in the EU, including child-like sex dolls and weapons.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Shocking products in discount store โ€“ now a significant investigation has begun

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Chinese fast-fashion company Shein following the discovery of disturbing products.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein for selling illegal products and concerns over potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Shein Addicting Users and Selling Illegal Products? EU Investigation Begins

The EU has launched an official investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein, focusing on its alleged sale of illegal products and concerns about its potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling child-like sex dolls

The EU Commission is investigating the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein for the sale of child-like sex dolls, following concerns about illegal products in online marketplaces.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Child-like Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has initiated a formal procedure against the Chinese online retailer Shein for allegedly failing to regulate the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Child Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has launched a formal procedure against Shein for allegedly failing to prevent the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels investigates Shein for selling "sex dolls with a child-like appearance" in the EU

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein for selling products considered illegal, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Chinese Diesel Car Appears in a Car Dealership - Cheaper than Similar Western Products and Full of Thousands of Euros Worth of Features

The entry of the Chinese Maxus diesel van into the market aims to compete directly with Western models, offering extensive features at a lower price.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation in SP targets Chinese organization accused of laundering in the sale of electronic products with a movement of R$ 1.1 billion

A coordinated police operation in Sรฃo Paulo aims at a Chinese criminal organization implicated in laundering over R$ 1.1 billion through the sale of electronic products nationwide.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

In China, drones deliver food and packages in parks and no one worries about theft

A Chinese company, Meituan, operates over 30 drone delivery routes across parks, allowing users to receive products within approximately 10 minutes without concern for theft.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"What is the 210,000 won for New Year's greetings?"โ€ฆ 'Proxy Filial Piety' products in China receive backlash and are halted

A Chinese company faced backlash for introducing a 'proxy filial piety' service for the Lunar New Year, leading to the cessation of its high-priced traditional offerings after public criticism.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

In conversation with China, Trump discusses trade in oil, gas, and agricultural products between countries

President Donald Trump stated he had a detailed phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping about trade and various global issues, including military matters and the Ukraine war.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

How Polish Dairy Farmers Missed the Opportunity for Further Sales to China

Polish dairy exporters were impacted by new anti-subsidy tariffs imposed by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on EU dairy products, hampering their ability to compete in the Chinese market.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Anger mounts in Senegal over sanitary pad scandal

In Senegal, public outrage grows over allegations that a Chinese firm used expired materials in sanitary products, leading to a government demand for withdrawal and an ongoing investigation.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The EU reports that it has received the Chinese calculations for upcoming tariffs on dairy products

The European Commission has received the final calculations of proposed anti-subsidy tariffs on EU dairy products from China's Ministry of Commerce, with a deadline for imposing such tariffs set for February 21.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

European Union proposes to halve the limit of toxin linked to infant formula recalls

The European Union has proposed to reduce the allowed limit of the toxin cereulide in infant formulas by more than half, following global recalls of these products due to its presence in ingredients from a Chinese factory that supplies major manufacturers.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
World

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Canada has decided to reduce its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by 100% in exchange for lower tariffs on its agricultural products, a move announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney after meetings with Chinese officials.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Faced with the tidal wave of Chinese products, how can Europe defend itself?

The European Union needs to take time to address the challenges posed by Chinese competition and to immunize itself against potential vulnerabilities.

Jan 14 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame bets on AI-driven appliances to run household chores

Dreame Technology introduced over 20 AI-embedded products at CES in Las Vegas, aiming to revolutionize household chores and establish itself as a global tech leader.

Jan 9 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Not only cars: China is conquering another key market for Europe

China's expansion into the European luxury food market is increasingly evident as Chinese products, like caviar, begin to appear in top European restaurants.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Mexico will increase tariffs on Chinese products

Mexico is set to impose new tariffs on imports from China as part of a strategy to align more closely with the United States amid rising trade barriers from neighboring countries against Chinese goods.

Dec 30 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Goes All In. Meta Spends Billions on Chinese AI Star

Meta has made a strategic investment in a Chinese AI company, aiming to integrate their technology into its products, marking a significant move in the tech sector.

Dec 30 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Shein parcels inspected at Roissy: 25% of non-textile products deemed 'non-compliant' by customs

Customs officials report that one-quarter of the non-textile items from the Chinese platform show manufacturing defects.

Dec 27 โ€ข 12:40 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

๐Ÿ“ก

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.