US-based premium activewear and lifestyle brand Alo stepped up its expansion in China on Wednesday, launching an exclusive flagship store on Tmall while preparing brick-and-mortar stores in cities including Beijing and Shanghai, adding to a growing number of US consumer brands entering or expanding

Bank of China's branch in Türkiye recently announced that during the 140th Canton Fair, it will provide Turkish participating enterprises with comprehensive, one-stop cross-border financial services, Xinhua reported.

Germany's inflation rate accelerated from the previous two months to reach 2.8 percent in July, official data showed Wednesday, while economists warned that record-low water levels on the Rhine could add further price pressures in the coming months.

The Trump administration has formally lifted restrictions on the use of TikTok on US federal government devices following the restructuring of the platform's US operations.

Starbucks China denied reports that it plans to source paper cups and straws from Chinese beverage chain Mixue Group, dismissing online speculation that the coffee giant is revamping its supply chain to lower costs.

Traveling in China is gaining traction, with Elon Musk recently encouraging people to visit.