36 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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28 m. ago Chinese electric vehicle makers set to ‘crack open’ Western markets as trade barriers fall

This year is likely to be a watershed one for the global drive by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, as more Western countries open up their markets to high-performance made-in-China models. Despite low expectations for a hefty jump in overseas sales, EV assemblers like BYD and Geely are expected to get off to a strong start in some of their untapped markets, honing their image as world leaders in terms of production and technology before establishing a long-term foothold, according to...

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60 m. ago Last unregistered student union at Chinese University of Hong Kong disbands

The last unregistered student union at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has dissolved after all committee members resigned, reducing the number of such bodies from nine to two. The demise of Chung Chi College’s student union followed a meeting on Saturday evening during which provisional administrators and relevant representatives said the body could no longer function and that they would resign. Only two college student unions remain, both of which have already registered with the...

Culture

88 m. ago China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month is not enough

A Chinese actress has apologised for making comments in which she flaunted her wealth, sparking a public backlash. Yan Xuejing made the controversial comments during a live-streaming session at the end of December when she said a couple should earn at least 800,000 yuan (US$115,000) a year to “maintain a family’s operation”, China Newsweek reported. Yan, 53, complained to her audience that her son earns little. “He is 32 years old. He and his wife both have a very low income,” said Yan. She...

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88 m. ago China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough

China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough  South China Morning Post

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88 m. ago Kazakhstan, China's Guoyou Materials Discuss Progress on Kuryk Port Complex Project

Kazakhstan, China's Guoyou Materials Discuss Progress on Kuryk Port Complex Project  Caspian Post

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2 h. ago China’s Davos Agenda: Countering US Hegemony, Promoting a “Shared Future”

China’s Davos Agenda: Countering US Hegemony, Promoting a “Shared Future”  Modern Diplomacy

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3 h. ago Hong Kong steps up bid to become global gold trading hub with Shanghai agreement

Hong Kong will sign an accord with Shanghai next week to establish a cross-border gold trade clearing system, a move the financial chief says will bolster the city’s push to become an international gold trading hub. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po revealed on Sunday that the city and the Shanghai Gold Exchange would sign a memorandum of understanding at the 19th Asian Financial Forum next week to pave the way for greater connectivity between the two markets. “We are accelerating the push to...

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3 h. ago Could flying wind farms be the future of energy generation in China?

A giant airship launched in a densely populated area of southwestern China earlier this month has set social media on fire. Footage of the S2000, the world’s most powerful flying wind farm, in the skies above Yibin, Sichuan province, prompted comparisons with an alien spaceship or the airships that featured in the animated film Big Hero 6. The white airship – measuring 60 metres (200 feet) in length and a width and height of 40 metres – was filled with helium on the ground before ascent,...

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3 h. ago Fed Turmoil Is Threatening Dollar Supremacy Just as China Pushes the Yuan

Fed Turmoil Is Threatening Dollar Supremacy Just as China Pushes the Yuan  The Wall Street Journal

Events

4 h. ago Heroic goalkeeper Li Hao drives Team China into U23 Asian Cup last four

Heroic goalkeeper Li Hao drives Team China into U23 Asian Cup last four  chinadailyasia.com

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4 h. ago Hotel conversions gain traction in China’s office market amid high vacancies

More economy and mid-range hotel operators in China are leasing office buildings for conversion to guest accommodation, and such flexible, mixed-use approaches are expected to increase amid a continued weakening of the office market. In some Chinese cities, the practice of multiple hotel brands co-leasing separate floors within a single building has become more prevalent, fuelled by interest from both property owners and hotel operators. In Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang...

Society

4 h. ago Mainland Chinese buyers pour US$2 billion into Hong Kong super

After several subdued years, 2025 marked a turning point for demand in Hong Kong’s most prestigious housing enclaves, as mainland buyers streamed back into scarce ultra-luxury homes once prices stabilised and transaction momentum rolled into the new year. That shift was most visible in The Peak and Southern district – two low-density, ultra-wealthy neighbourhoods on opposite ends of Hong Kong Island. Mainland purchasers bought about HK$16 billion (US$2.05 billion) worth of homes in the areas in...

Economics

4 h. ago Asian Angle China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN system. Why is the West ignoring it?

Asian Angle China has a worthy blueprint to improve the UN system. Why is the West ignoring it?  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago Spy fears and secret rooms: London protesters warn Beijing’s mega embassy could be an espionage hub

Spy fears and secret rooms: London protesters warn Beijing’s mega embassy could be an espionage hub  Malay Mail

Events

5 h. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark notable Brics shift?

Last week’s naval drills involving China, Russia, Iran and host country South Africa signalled a notable shift for Brics beyond its traditional focus on economic cooperation, analysts said, as the US noted it had closely monitored the exercise. However, observers also described the high-profile exercise as largely symbolic, calling it a diplomatic statement of intent rather than a step towards a formal military alliance. The Will for Peace 2026 drills were launched at a port in Cape Town on...

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5 h. ago Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark Brics shift?

Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa mark Brics shift?  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago How Chinese ritual uses unboiled egg balancing on mirror or knife to detect spirit possession

Traditional Chinese folk superstition sees some families seek help from “egg-standing exorcists” who try to balance raw eggs on mirrors or kitchen knives to detect spirit possession. If the egg manages to stand upright, legend has it that a wandering spirit has taken over the person’s body. Traditionally, a superstition known as Cai Zhuang Ke, which is often referred to as “spirit possession”, is used to determine whether a sudden illness or extreme lethargy is caused by a wandering spirit or...

Politics

6 h. ago As ASEAN chair, Philippines aims for ‘effective’ South China Sea code of conduct

As ASEAN chair, Philippines aims for ‘effective’ South China Sea code of conduct  The Japan Times

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7 h. ago China’s New Tech Stock Boom Leaves Its Economic Malaise Behind

China’s New Tech Stock Boom Leaves Its Economic Malaise Behind  Bloomberg

Economics