Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported case of the chikungunya virus, raising health concerns following a recent outbreak in mainland China. The mosquito-borne illness, which causes fever, joint pain, and rash, was detected in a traveller from Guangdong. Authorities are now
China has imposed export controls on eight key EV battery technologies, including lithium processing and LFP battery production, effective 15 July 2025. The move, aimed at protecting China's tech advantage, could disrupt global EV supply chains, raise production costs, and delay projects