Government
October 8, 2018
Dolce & Gabbana's #DGLovesChina. Image credit: Dolce & Gabbana
By Sarah Jones
Chinese border agents are reportedly tightening their inspection of goods brought back from overseas, levying hefty customs on luxury products stowed in travelers’ suitcases.
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