The Latest Breaking News on China tech

France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening

Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls

Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2025

French government blocks access to Shein’s website over sex dolls scandal

Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Starbucks Bets on New Chinese Partner to Save Its Fading Empire in the World's Second-Largest Market

Starbucks partners with Boyu Capital to regain momentum in China, selling a majority stake while aiming to expand its footprint amid growing competition.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into ‘child-like’ appearance

Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

China Cuts Data Center Energy Costs By 50% With Major Subsidies To Boost Domestic Chip Industry: Report

China has boosted subsidies for major data centers, slashing their energy bills by up to 50% to support domestic chipmakers and strengthen global competitiveness, according to a report.

Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025

Alibaba Turns Local Shops Into Taobao Hubs In Fresh Challenge To JD.com And Meituan

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) launched a 2 billion yuan ($281 million) investment on Friday to build a nationwide network of Taobao-branded convenience stores that will support its fast-growing instant commerce and on-demand delivery business, Taobao Shangou.

Benzinga · Nov 3, 2025

Tencent defends "slavish" Horizon Zero Dawn clone from Sony, claiming that "fame does not create a trademark" as it tries to bat legal claims away from survival game Light of Motiram

"The Complaint should be dismissed..."

GamesRadar · Oct 30, 2025

China's ByteDance reportedly building a Steam competitor — 'GameTop' for overseas markets will distribute and publish games like any other store, while harboring a social space with AI-assisted creator tools

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is reportedly creating its own Steam competitor targeted at global markets. Dubbed "GameTop," the new storefront is said to carry social features, AI-assisted creator tools, and the typical publishing/distribution that other stores like Epic Games also have. Recruitment has already begun in China.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 26, 2025

China releases 'UBIOS' standard to replace UEFI — Huawei-backed BIOS firmware replacement charges China's domestic computing goals

Support for chiplets, heterogeneous computing, and a step away from U.S.-based standards are key features of China's BIOS replacement.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 23, 2025

Reeves expected to scrap ‘low-value imports’ loophole that benefits Shein and Temu

Chancellor reportedly plans to close tax loophole in budget, after complaints by UK retailers of uneven playing field

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025