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Temu Hit With Fine in E.U. Over Sales of Unsafe Goods

The Chinese e-commerce platform faces a penalty of more than $230 million for selling baby toys and other products the European Commission said could harm consumers.

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The action against Temu comes amid broader European scrutiny of Chinese companies that sell goods in the region. The European Commission is also investigating Shein and AliExpress, two of Temu’s Chinese rivals.

Dozens Killed in Coal Mine Explosion, China State Media Says

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed dozens on Friday, according to Xinhua, a Chinese state news agency. In 2024, China’s National Mine Safety Administration cited the coal mine for “severe safety hazards” and high gas levels. As of Saturday morning, the cause of the explosion was still unknown, according to CCTV, the Chinese state broadcaster.
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