85 m. ago Kind China pupils rush to help crashed delivery rider, pick up scattered lunchboxes

A group of school pupils in China have moved internet users by supporting an electric bicycle and picking up lunchboxes left scattered on the road after a food delivery worker crashed while working. The touching scene was filmed by a camera worn on the chest of delivery man Dong Ziheng while he was riding the electric bike in an alley in Xingtai, northern Hebei province on June 3. Dong fell off the bike as he tried to avoid hitting another electric bike coming in the opposite direction. After...

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3 h. ago China scenic site seeks dancing ‘savages’ for US$70 daily, requires eating raw food

A top natural scenic spot in central China has come under the spotlight for hiring people to pose as savages for tourists, and paying them 500 yuan (US$70) a day to do so. Since Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei province began recruiting on June 7 about 10,000 people have applied for the job, the scenic zone’s management company told the Beijing News on June 9. Included in the Unesco World Heritage List, the Shennongjia tour zone features primeval ecology, rich biodiversity and...

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4 h. ago Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum holds Cultural and Natural Heritage Day event

Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum holds Cultural and Natural Heritage Day event  Global Times

Culture

4 h. ago Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines

The crossing of a US-designated island chain in the Western Pacific by a Chinese carrier group marks an increase in Beijing’s “operational tempo” that the Philippines should pay heed to, observers say. They warn, however, that a “delicate balance” should still be maintained to avoid any escalation amid calls for vigilance. Regional governments such as Japan and Taiwan have advised increased caution, and a former official in the Joe Biden administration has suggested formalising the so-called...

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7 h. ago ‘Probe under way on whether Beijing will take over collusion case in Hong Kong’

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong conducted its first publicly known joint operation with the city’s police to determine whether a suspected collusion case is complex to the extent that it requires mainland China to take over, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Saturday that no arrests had been made so far, adding it would require the central government’s approval if the case were to be handed over. His remarks were made after the...

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7 h. ago Authorities still studying if Hong Kong collusion case needs to be handled by Beijing

Beijing and Hong Kong are investigating the complexity of a suspected collusion case to determine whether mainland China needs to take over, security minister has said, in what may become a precedent for the central government to exercise its jurisdiction over such matters. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Saturday that authorities were gathering information to ascertain if Article 55 of the national security law, which applies to complicated and severe cases, should be...

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7 h. ago Beat the Heat With These Pools, Water Parks & Pool Parties in Beijing

Beat the Heat With These Pools, Water Parks & Pool Parties in Beijing  the Beijinger

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10 h. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

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10 h. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on countering China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

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11 h. ago Journey through 700 years of history on Beijing Central Axis

Journey through 700 years of history on Beijing Central Axis  Xinhua

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11 h. ago China and India Agree to Resume Direct Flights and Resolve Trade Issues, Surging Bilateral Relations and Travel Between Mumbai, Delhi, Beijing, and Shanghai

China and India Agree to Resume Direct Flights and Resolve Trade Issues, Surging Bilateral Relations and Travel Between Mumbai, Delhi, Beijing, and Shanghai  Travel And Tour World

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11 h. ago Beijing blames Japan over close encounters with Chinese jets

Beijing blames Japan over close encounters with Chinese jets  nhk.or.jp

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13 h. ago BYD to face cost pressure as Beijing pushes quick supplier payments

BYD to face cost pressure as Beijing pushes quick supplier payments  Nikkei Asia

Economics

16 h. ago Beijing Dongzhimen High School cultivates future leaders rooted in core values

Beijing Dongzhimen High School cultivates future leaders rooted in core values  United News of Bangladesh

Politics

16 h. ago Beijing CBD Forum: Chairman of Cedrus Group: China already a hotspot for foreign investment

Beijing CBD Forum: Chairman of Cedrus Group: China already a hotspot for foreign investment  news.cgtn.com

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17 h. ago Is China’s New London “Super Embassy” a Risk to National Security?

Is China’s New London “Super Embassy” a Risk to National Security?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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17 h. ago World's first embodied AI robot '4S store' to open in Beijing

World's first embodied AI robot '4S store' to open in Beijing  qazinform.com

Events

18 h. ago India Exposes China's 'Double Standard' On Pakistan Terrorism; Beijing Responds

India Exposes China's 'Double Standard' On Pakistan Terrorism; Beijing Responds  thedailyjagran.com

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21 h. ago A window to China's future: Inside Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School's holistic education model

A window to China's future: Inside Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School's holistic education model  Tehran Times

Culture

21 h. ago What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

In sending two aircraft carriers to the western Pacific concurrently for the first time, Beijing is learning to coordinate the vessels in open ocean, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, according to defence analysts. The two carriers – the Liaoning and Shandong – were spotted in the waters, having entered the western Pacific via separate courses over the past two weeks. They are believed to have practised dispersing, concentrating and communicating in the...

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