Daily brief
The European Commission has formally accused TikTok of violating the EU's Digital Services Act, stating the app's 'addictive' design, particularly for children, breaches online safety rules. TikTok must now respond to the charges and could face massive fines if it does not change the features in question.
Chinese automakers like BYD and Voyah are expanding globally with new EV models and promotional events, while foreign journalists toured a BAIC factory in Beijing.
Canada has unveiled a new electric vehicle strategy that emphasizes a strategic partnership with China, which an expert says could have a demonstration effect.
China has granted South Africa 100% zero-tariff access to its market under a new partnership deal.
Taiwan is teaming with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China.