Society & Consumer RightsEconomy
Chinese Telecom Giants Accused of 'Customer Killing'
Chinese media slams telecom carriers for charging loyal customers more than new users. The Paper's investigation reveals systemic price discrimination.
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CrimeConsumer Rights
Phishing in Belgium: Victim Loses €2,250, Banks Must Pay
A single mother lost €2,250 to a fake job scam on Indeed. Meanwhile, a Belgian court now forces banks to immediately compensate phishing victims.
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Consumer RightsTechnology
E-Commerce Counterfeits Exposed: DIY Logos and Fake Chips
Investigation uncovers Chinese e-commerce platforms selling counterfeit luxury goods with DIY logo kits, fake chips, and algorithms pushing fakes.
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SocietyPolitics
China Debates Cyberbullying, Luggage Fees and Tensions
Chinese media tackles online 'keyboard violence,' airline luggage fee disputes, and rising diplomatic tensions with the Philippines.
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TechnologyTelecom
Telenet Complaints Double Amid Weeks-Long Disruptions
Telenet internet complaints doubled in 2026 as customers face weeks-long outages. The telecom ombudsman recorded a 120% surge in complaints.
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ConsumerChina
Daocheng Yading Suspends Shuttle Fees After Backlash
Xinhua investigation reveals Daocheng Yading forced tourists to pay for shuttle buses on a public road. Sichuan suspends fees, launches probe.
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PoliticsConsumer
Belgium's June 1 Overhaul: Plain Tobacco and HPV Reforms
Belgium rolls out sweeping June 1 changes: plain tobacco packaging, expanded HPV vaccine coverage, automatic voucher refunds, and railway hiring reforms.
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