35 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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25 m. ago Taiwan says its medical evacuation flight ‘intimidated’ by Beijing’s warplanes

Taiwan has accused Beijing of crossing a dangerous new line in its military intimidation campaign after People’s Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes closed in on a Taiwanese medical evacuation aircraft near the frontline islet of Quemoy. Officials condemned the manoeuvre as an “irrational” act that endangered lives, undermined humanitarian rescue operations and posed a serious threat to flight safety. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, which oversees cross-strait policy, said on Tuesday that the...

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25 m. ago Viral tour site in China’s Dunhuang that resembles magical cave is a public toilet

A newly renovated public toilet at the famous Chinese tourist site of Dunhuang has unexpectedly gone viral online. The unlikely surge in popularity comes after the public convenience was transformed from a utilitarian facility into a cultural space. It has become such a must-see that visitors have expressed a desire to wear a traditional Hanfu outfit to explore it. Dunhuang means “grand and prosperous” in Chinese. The site is located in northwestern Gansu province and was once a major stop along...

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38 m. ago Pressure is getting to US firms in China as they feel weight of tensions: survey

American companies doing business in China are more pessimistic about the next five years than ever before, in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainties, fierce competition and a chronic economic slowdown, according to findings by a prominent business chamber. Only 41 per cent of surveyed American firms expressed optimism about their five-year business outlook in China, or almost half the rate in 2021, according to a report released by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Shanghai on...

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53 m. ago When Italy meets China: A PhD journey of discovery and connection

When Italy meets China: A PhD journey of discovery and connection  西交利物浦大学

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65 m. ago Watch China AI Rally Continues Amid Weak Inflation Data | The China Show 9/10/2025

Watch China AI Rally Continues Amid Weak Inflation Data | The China Show 9/10/2025  Bloomberg

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88 m. ago How North Korea’s missile breakthrough could make it world’s ‘fourth ICBM power’

A new era in North Korea’s missile programme may be dawning, as analysts warn of an imminent test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple warheads to the US mainland. Fresh from his appearance at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally oversaw the trial of a lighter, more robust solid-fuel ICBM engine, state media reported on Tuesday, touting the achievement as a “strategic” breakthrough. Reportedly built...

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93 m. ago US misses out on billions in China soybean sales midway through peak season

US misses out on billions in China soybean sales midway through peak season  Reuters

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2 h. ago Alibaba’s ‘Amap Street Stars’ is latest salvo against Meituan in e

Alibaba Group Holding on Wednesday launched an artificial intelligence-powered ranking feature on its online mapping service Amap, as the tech giant doubles down on AI applications and deepens its rivalry with food delivery leader Meituan. Amap Street Stars, a ranking featured on the app’s homepage, used AI algorithms to rank offline destinations including restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions, to “advance Amap’s role as the gateway for lifestyle services”, Alibaba said at the launch event...

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2 h. ago China slips back into deflation as economy shows signs of cooling

China slips back into deflation as economy shows signs of cooling  Financial Times

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2 h. ago China boss Milicic wants country to focus on future or risk falling further behind

China boss Milicic wants country to focus on future or risk falling further behind  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Trump calls on EU to impose 100% tariff on China and India to pressure Putin

Trump calls on EU to impose 100% tariff on China and India to pressure Putin  BBC

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2 h. ago China’s Oil Stockpile Build Keeps Traders Guessing in Singapore

China’s Oil Stockpile Build Keeps Traders Guessing in Singapore  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago China's producer deflation eases, helped by crackdown on price wars

China's producer deflation eases, helped by crackdown on price wars  Reuters

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3 h. ago China Long Bond Selloff Grows as Mutual Fund Plan Adds to Pain

China Long Bond Selloff Grows as Mutual Fund Plan Adds to Pain  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago Significant strides in progressing China’s arbitration regime

Significant strides in progressing China’s arbitration regime  Law.asia

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3 h. ago Watch Trump Floats New Tariffs on China, India to Squeeze Russia

Watch Trump Floats New Tariffs on China, India to Squeeze Russia  Bloomberg.com

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4 h. ago China's consumer prices drop at fastest pace in 6 months, producer deflation eases

China's consumer prices drop at fastest pace in 6 months, producer deflation eases  Reuters

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4 h. ago China’s new Mandarin rules set to ramp up ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Mandarin – both the spoken and written language – among minorities. The draft “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, submitted to China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, is “an urgent requirement to foster a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation and advance the construction of a...

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4 h. ago Beijing to roll out rules on Chinese language use in ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Chinese – both the spoken and written language – among minority groups. The draft “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, submitted to China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, is “an urgent requirement to foster a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation and advance the construction of a...

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