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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47 m. ago Why Tibetan New Year offers feast for dogs and divinatory significance of food choices

In China’s autonomous region of Tibet, during one of the region’s New Year celebrations, a tradition places the fate of households in the paws of their most loyal resident, the family dog. The unusual ritual known as “Inviting the Dog to the Feast” involves families presenting their dog with a meticulously arranged meal of sacred offerings. Each bite is believed to hold divinatory significance, predicting the household’s prosperity in the coming year. Unlike the main Tibetan New Year, the...

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1 hour ago China’s youth jobless rate falls but remains high after record graduation season

China’s urban youth unemployment rate edged lower last month but remained at a concerning level amid ongoing struggles for many young people to find work in a challenging and crowded job market. The jobless rate for the 16 to 24 age group, excluding students, dipped to 17.7 per cent in September from 18.9 per cent in August. Financial news outlet Cailian reported the figure on Wednesday, citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The August figure had hit the highest level since the...

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2 h. ago China’s Innovent Strikes Cancer Drug Deal With Takeda for Up to $11.4 Billion

China’s Innovent Strikes Cancer Drug Deal With Takeda for Up to $11.4 Billion  The Wall Street Journal

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2 h. ago Apple’s iPhone Air Receives Muted Reception in China Debut (AAPL)

Apple’s iPhone Air Receives Muted Reception in China Debut (AAPL)  Bloomberg

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2 h. ago Exclusive interview with UNICEF representative to China: Piloting and scaling up — working together to address emerging challenges in child development

Exclusive interview with UNICEF representative to China: Piloting and scaling up — working together to address emerging challenges in child development  ecns.cn

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2 h. ago China accuses Australia of covering up South China Sea airspace incursion

China accuses Australia of covering up South China Sea airspace incursion  Al Jazeera

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2 h. ago China Bonds Get a Boost as Trade Angst Spurs Bets on PBOC Easing

China Bonds Get a Boost as Trade Angst Spurs Bets on PBOC Easing  Bloomberg

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2 h. ago New Chinese drone spotted flying for the first time. Is it a next

A new Chinese stealth flying-wing drone, possibly a next-generation bomber, has been spotted flying for the first time. A video of the large stealth “cranked kite” drone, unofficially dubbed the GJ-X, has circulated on Chinese social media since October 19. It appeared to be the same aircraft – or one with a very similar design – captured in satellite imagery taken in August at China’s Malan airbase in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to a report by The War Zone earlier this week. The...

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2 h. ago China Warns Australia to Quit Aircraft Provocations or Risk Ties

China Warns Australia to Quit Aircraft Provocations or Risk Ties  Bloomberg

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3 h. ago Feature: Beijing street race marks new milestone in China's motorsport journey

Feature: Beijing street race marks new milestone in China's motorsport journey  Xinhua

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3 h. ago Nexperia seizure: China urges Dutch to ‘properly’ resolve case as talks continue

Nexperia seizure: China urges Dutch to ‘properly’ resolve case as talks continue  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago North Korea prepares for Apec – with a ballistic missile launch

With the Apec summit in South Korea just days away, the nuclear-armed North fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday in an apparent bid to remind the world of its growing arsenal. The launch, occurring against the backdrop of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, has reignited fears of escalating provocations and their implications for global stability. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missile, presumed to be a Hwasong-11da-4.5, was launched from North Hwanghae...

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3 h. ago KPop Demon Hunters headed to toy stores as Netflix taps Mattel, Hasbro

Netflix is teaming up with Mattel and Hasbro to turn its blockbuster animated film KPop Demon Hunters into toys, deepening a consumer-goods push that could help diversify its revenue. The partnerships, announced on Tuesday, will produce toys, collectibles, games and role-play products based on the film, which follows a successful female K-pop trio that plays massive concerts while trying to save the world from sinister forces. The first products from the tie-up will be released next year. Since...

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3 h. ago Success Story: “Made by HEIDELBERG in China” – 20 Years of Production in Shanghai

Success Story: “Made by HEIDELBERG in China” – 20 Years of Production in Shanghai  WhatTheyThink

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3 h. ago ‘Very ambitious’: China’s wind firms aim to double installations for 2026

‘Very ambitious’: China’s wind firms aim to double installations for 2026-2030  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary

China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan 'retrocession' anniversary  Reuters

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4 h. ago China increases criticism after tense military encounter between planes

China increases criticism after tense military encounter between planes  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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4 h. ago China's vice president calls for 'partnership' with US ahead of possible Xi

China's vice president calls for 'partnership' with US ahead of possible Xi-Trump meeting  TRT World

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4 h. ago Doing ‘fantastic job’: Australian PM defends envoy Rudd amid Trump’s dislike

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese endorsed Australia’s ambassador in Washington as doing a “fantastic job”, describing comments by US President Donald Trump that he does not like Kevin Rudd as “lighthearted”. Australia’s main conservative opposition party has called for Rudd, a former Labor prime minister, to be sacked after Trump made the comments at a press briefing in Washington on Monday. Asked by an Australian reporter about Rudd’s past criticism of the president on social media, and told...

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