12 h. ago UN declares Gaza famine over, but ‘situation remains critical’ amid fragile ceasefire

A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire. More than 70 per cent of the population were living in makeshift shelters, it said, with hunger exacerbated by winter floods and an increasing risk of hypothermia as temperatures plummet. Although a ceasefire between Israel and militant group Hamas that took effect in October has partially...

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27 h. ago People across China hold diverse events to mark Winter Solstice

People across China hold diverse events to mark Winter Solstice  People's Daily Online

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34 h. ago US Arms Sale to Taiwan of $11B Sparks China Fury, Beijing Vows to Take 'Necessary Measures'

US Arms Sale to Taiwan of $11B Sparks China Fury, Beijing Vows to Take 'Necessary Measures'  International Business Times UK

Economics

38 h. ago Chinese embassy offers Beijing playbook as Delhi chokes on winter smog

Chinese embassy offers Beijing playbook as Delhi chokes on winter smog  National Herald

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41 h. ago China influencer imitating Blackpink’s Rosé provokes debate about fandom

A Chinese influencer’s imitation of Rosé from the South Korean K-pop girl group Blackpink at a pop-up shop has ignited an online debate over fan culture and celebrity identity. Rosé, who is known for her unique voice and versatile singing style, has more than 80 million followers on social media. The Korean-New Zealand singer’s career skyrocketed with the success of her solo track APT, after which she signed with top agency WME. A Chinese influencer called Daisy who identifies as a “blink”, the...

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42 h. ago Beijing heats up winter tourism with new 'fireside tea' routes

Beijing heats up winter tourism with new 'fireside tea' routes  China.org

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43 h. ago Outdoor Concerts in Beijing: Young musicians bring winter melodies to public

Outdoor Concerts in Beijing: Young musicians bring winter melodies to public  news.cgtn.com

Events

43 h. ago Outdoor Melody in Beijing: Winter concerts warm hearts in chilly Chinese capital

Outdoor Melody in Beijing: Winter concerts warm hearts in chilly Chinese capital  news.cgtn.com

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57 h. ago What medals did Eileen Gu win at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics?

What medals did Eileen Gu win at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics?  Britannica

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67 h. ago IOC bigwigs say China should consider hosting both Summer, Winter Olympics again

IOC bigwigs say China should consider hosting both Summer, Winter Olympics again  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago Ice, snow fuel winter spending across Beijing's shopping hubs

Ice, snow fuel winter spending across Beijing's shopping hubs  China.org

Economics

3 d. ago Famous China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour

Fan Zeng, one of the most valuable contemporary painters in China, recently announced the birth of his only biological son while severing ties with his other children, once again bringing family disputes into the public eye. At 87 years old, Fan is celebrated for his remarkable artistry, with his works generating sales exceeding four billion yuan (US$567 million) between 2008 and 2024, as reported by news portal QQ.com. At least 10 of his paintings have fetched over 10 million yuan at auction....

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3 d. ago China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour

China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour  South China Morning Post

Economics

3 d. ago Unlocking the "hottest" winter activities in China | Travel & Leisure | Lifestyle

Unlocking the "hottest" winter activities in China | Travel & Leisure | Lifestyle  當代中國

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3 d. ago IOC officials hail China's winter sports development, hosting capacity

IOC officials hail China's winter sports development, hosting capacity  chinadailyasia.com

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4 d. ago Golog Prefecture, Qinghai Province: Beijing’s Bonfire of Tibetan Prayer Flags

Golog Prefecture, Qinghai Province: Beijing’s Bonfire of Tibetan Prayer Flags  Bitter Winter

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4 d. ago Bangladesh to airlift wounded uprising leader to Singapore after election shooting

Bangladesh’s interim government said it would fly a leader of the 2024 uprising, a candidate in coming elections, for treatment in Singapore after an assassination attempt that left him critically wounded. Masked attackers shot student leader Sharif Osman Hadi on Friday as he left a mosque in the capital Dhaka, wounding him in the ear. The shooting took place one day after authorities announced a date for the first elections since the student-led uprising last year that overthrew the autocratic...

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5 d. ago China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic surgery to resemble famous actress Fan Bingbing

A woman in China, who spent eight million yuan (US$1 million) on cosmetic surgery to make her look like the actress Fan Bingbing, has been forced to change her life after the star’s reputation collapsed. The woman even married a man who had surgery so he could resemble Fan’s then boyfriend, Li Chen. He Chengxi, 31, is from a wealthy family in Shenzhen, southern China, and underwent 37 cosmetic procedures, mainly on her face, between 2008 and 2016, the news outlet Sina.com reported. The...

Economics

5 d. ago China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic work to resemble actress Fan Bingbing

China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic work to resemble actress Fan Bingbing  South China Morning Post

Economics

5 d. ago EXO's Lay Absent from Fan Meeting Amid Chinese Restriction Speculation

EXO's Lay Absent from Fan Meeting Amid Chinese Restriction Speculation  조선일보

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