63 h. ago Hong Kong, Shenzhen push secure data corridor to unlock AI and fintech opportunities

Hong Kong and Shenzhen are establishing a white list for data transfers as part of an overarching effort to forge closer cross-border ties, which policymakers and business leaders see as essential to unlocking opportunities in artificial intelligence and fintech in the region. “If you have a white list to facilitate the movement of sensitive data, biological data and samples between Hong Kong and [mainland] China, it would ensure trust between [parties sending and receiving information] because...

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1 week ago Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives China Marketing Authorization for Azstarys® for the Treatment of ADHD

Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives China Marketing Authorization for Azstarys® for the Treatment of ADHD  Yahoo Finance Singapore

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1 week ago China mum shares toddler’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, receives online support

A mother in China who helped her toddler daughter through rehabilitation to fix a malformed hip has trended on social media, attracting more than a million likes. According to a report by the China News Service, the little girl, nicknamed Tiantian, began the treatment last year at the age of one when she was diagnosed with dysplasia of the hip (DDH). In September, her problem was almost completely cured and her walking posture was quite normal, her mother’s videos on social media showed. “After...

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2 w. ago China Received LNG Shipments from Sanctioned Russian Projects

China Received LNG Shipments from Sanctioned Russian Projects  Marine News Magazine

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2 w. ago ‘Repaid kindness’: Japan war orphan raised by multiple China families is now a midwife

A Japanese war orphan raised by multiple Chinese families grew up to become a midwife, honouring the kindness she received from China. Her story, shared in the documentary series Beyond Blood and Borders, aired in December, on mainland streaming platforms and attracted widespread attention. The series follows the lives of 10 Japanese orphans left behind after Japan’s defeat in the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1945. More than 4,000 children were abandoned in China, primarily in the Northeast and...

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2 w. ago China receives 22 shipments of LNG from sanctioned Russian projects in 2025

China receives 22 shipments of LNG from sanctioned Russian projects in 2025  Reuters

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2 w. ago U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department

U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department  Tom's Hardware

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2 w. ago Nepal probes illegal matchmaking as China cautions citizens over ‘bride buying’

Nepal is stepping up scrutiny of illegal cross-border matchmaking after authorities uncovered cases in which brokers and online intermediaries were marketing Nepali women as prospective brides for Chinese nationals, prompting increased enforcement and official warnings. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal issued a New Year’s travel advisory cautioning its citizens against what it described as “bride buying” in the country, urging them not to trust matchmaking agencies and brokers blindly and stressing...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong bond markets, yuan issuance to expand in 2026 under HKMA, SFC road map

Hong Kong is expected to see a rise in bond issuance across multiple currencies in 2026, driven by rising demand for non-US dollar assets amid geopolitical tensions and government initiatives to strengthen the city’s capital markets, according to industry players. As part of efforts to promote the local bond market, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a blueprint in September to expand yuan-linked products and widen the investor base...

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3 w. ago Key facts: Boeing stock drops 1% after China sanctions U.S. firms; LOT Polish Airlines receives first 737 MAX 8

Key facts: Boeing stock drops 1% after China sanctions U.S. firms; LOT Polish Airlines receives first 737 MAX 8  TradingView — Track All Markets

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3 w. ago Japanese tourist in China receives extreme kindness after car crash, changing perceptions

A Japanese tourist in China experienced incredible kindness from locals after a car accident, actions which completely shifted her perception of the host country. On December 14, a woman known online as @takomanmaru shared her story on social media. Her post went viral, attracting more than 1.9 million views. A fan of Chinese singer Su Ruiqi, she opened a takoyaki shop in Osaka after discovering her idol’s interest in the Japanese savoury snack. Takomanmaru recently travelled to Beijing to see...

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3 w. ago China Eastern Airlines receives world's first C919 simulator

China Eastern Airlines receives world's first C919 simulator  China Daily - Global Edition

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3 w. ago China praises joint effort with US after pair sentenced for drug

China is highlighting its success in joint law enforcement with the sentencing of two men in a drug-related money laundering case following a tip-off from the United States. Amid recent momentum in US-China cooperation to combat narcotics crimes, Chinese state media has outlined the prosecution of the pair who were charged with money laundering for drug dealers. The People’s Daily stated on Saturday that officers in Shenyang, in northeast China’s Liaoning province, had received information in...

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3 w. ago China boy addresses bullies in class meeting, earns admiration, apologies from tormentors

A nine-year-old boy from northwestern China who bravely confronted bullies during a class meeting has received praise online and apologies from his tormentors. According to the mainland media outlet, Shanshi News, the boy, Mao Shilin, is from Xian in Shaanxi province and is a primary school class monitor. His mother, surnamed Zhang, described him as a brave, upright and responsible leader despite his shy nature. Recently, during a cruel prank, someone wrote “2B”, meaning “fool”, on the back of...

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4 w. ago Bearly any time left for Japan’s panda lovers? Row with China threatens loan programme

For more than half a century, pandas have helped serve as ambassadors for China around the world, but their time in Japan appears to be drawing to a close with the last two bears in the country set to return next month. Hopes of receiving new ones soon appear dim given the current tensions between the two countries. Tokyo’s metropolitan government has reportedly been in talks with China about receiving new pandas, but there is no sign of agreement in the wake of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...

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4 w. ago Squirrel AI's Xu Yihan Attends Forbes China Education Summit and Receives Influential Education Figure Award

Squirrel AI's Xu Yihan Attends Forbes China Education Summit and Receives Influential Education Figure Award  PR Newswire

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4 w. ago Market rates set Hong Kong’s HK$150,000 subsidy for Tai Po fire victims: minister

Hong Kong authorities took market rates into account before setting a two-year annual subsidy of HK$150,000 (US$19,278) for flat owners displaced by the Tai Po fire, the city’s home affairs minister has said, amid calls for the government to monitor whether the new measure will further drive up rents in the area. Under the new measure, homeowners of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court will each receive the subsidy to rent homes in the private market, at a total cost of HK$1.2 billion. Both flat...

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