Stories from Beijing · China

Liu Junhai, director of the Commercial Law Institute at Renmin University of China, analyzed debt collection responsibilities under Article 188 of the Civil Code.

A woman is facing a debt collection claim for a credit card that is 12 years old. Legal experts noted that under civil code regulations, children are only responsible for a deceased parent's debt within the scope of the inherited estate.

Archaeologists have discovered the Nanzuo site, covering 6 million square meters, in the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River. The site dates back approximately 5,000 years, a period identified as a critical stage in the rise of regional civilization.

The Chinese office controlling foreign investments canceled an agreement involving Butterfly Effect on April 27. The company had previously moved to Singapore to facilitate a deal with Meta following its acquisition of Manus last December. The cancellation occurred amid ongoing technological trade tensions between the United States and China. Reuters reports that Nita may be renouncing the acquisition. The move is interpreted as a signal to Chinese firms against transferring headquarters abroad and a warning to US investors. A regulatory decision has prohibited the acquisition of Mata and required the parties involved to revoke the transaction. China's National Development and Reform Commission has issued a decision to prohibit the acquisition of MATA and requires the parties to rescind the transaction.

President Donald Trump is expected to visit APEC to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping between May 14 and May 15. The visit comes as the two superpowers compete for positioning in the field of artificial intelligence.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Chinese government has agreed to cooperate with Australian businesses regarding jet fuel shipments. Senator Wong stated that cooperation between Canberra and Beijing is essential to maintain fuel flows and ensure energy security. The comments are part of a three-nation tour through Asia intended to secure regional fuel supplies. The decision follows recent restrictions imposed to manage supply levels. Brent Crude was reported trading at $120 a barrel. The discussions follow restrictions on Chinese jet fuel exports caused by Middle East conflict instability. Recent reports suggest Beijing may relax these restrictions due to increased confidence in its internal supplies. Wong noted a commitment to working with China on practical cooperation areas, specifically mentioning energy security.

Chinese regulators have ordered local authorities to conduct full safety reviews and tighten monitoring standards for self-driving firms. The directive prevents companies from adding new robotaxis, launching fresh pilot projects, or expanding into new cities for the time being.

Zhang Yongwei, Chairman of the Car Version Research Institute, stated that China's autonomous driving technology is maturing and costs are leading globally. He noted that system costs have significantly decreased, marking this year as a year for the industry in China.

Chinese officials attempted to move Australian journalists out of a meeting and obstruct them while Australian Foreign Minister Wong Yi was speaking. The incident occurred during a discussion regarding fuel.

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