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- 1Chinese sex toy firm linked to Russian war tech supply●A Chinese 'smart sex toys' company fed Russian war tech against Ukraine
EUobserver reports that Shenzhen-based smart sex toy manufacturer has been supplying components or technology used in Russian weapons deployed against Ukraine, exposing what the outlet calls a blind spot in EU sanctions enforcement. The story highlights how dual-use electronics flow through loopholes despite restrictions on exports to Russia.
- 2Dior, Furla, Prada, Coach and Burberry Lead a Busy Retail Week▼This Week in Retail: Dior Expands Miss Dior Pop-Ups, Furla Cinemania Revives the Lynette Bag in Milan, Prada Opens Hong Kong Boutique, Coach Brings Coach Play to Shenzhen, Burberry Marks 170 Years
Luxury brands rolled out a series of retail moves this week. Dior is expanding its Miss Dior pop-up stores, Furla launched its Cinemania campaign reviving the Lynette bag in Milan, and Prada opened a new boutique in Hong Kong. Coach brought its Coach Play concept to Shenzhen, while Burberry marked its 170th anniversary with celebratory activities.
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Shenzhen's robotics hub, known as Robot Valley, is cutting the cost of robots thanks to its complete local supply chain, according to a report by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. With component makers, assemblers and engineers concentrated in one city, manufacturers can source parts quickly and cheaply, lowering production costs. The report highlights Shenzhen's growing role as a global centre for robot manufacturing.