10 h. ago Chinese hospital opens ‘Dislike Going to Work Clinic’ to treat anxiety, depression

A Chinese hospital has attracted nationwide attention by launching a “Dislike Going to Work Clinic” which aims to address work-related anxiety and depression. The idea was proposed by parents who had previously taken their children to a “Dislike Going to School Clinic”. Two months ago, the Qinhuangdao Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Hebei province in northern China launched the special outpatient service. The move has sparked a widespread discussion on social...

Science

20 h. ago China launches Tibet mega dam project that has sparked water worries in India

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday announced the launch of a mega dam project on the Tibetan Plateau, in what is expected to be the world’s largest hydroelectric facility. The massive project, located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, has raised concerns about water supply and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh. Li attended the dam’s groundbreaking ceremony in Nyingchi, a southeastern city in the Tibet autonomous region, state news agency Xinhua reported...

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26 h. ago Chikungunya outbreak in south China spurs action to stop mosquito

Authorities in south China’s Foshan city have launched a campaign to curb an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya fever. The disease, which is not common in Guangdong province, has also put neighbouring Hong Kong on alert. Local authorities in Foshan’s Shunde and Nanhai districts issued notices on Saturday urging all residents and communities to carry out indoor sanitation and outdoor clean-ups over the weekend as mosquito control measures. The outbreak originated from an imported case...

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2 d. ago Taiwan holds ‘urban resilience’ drills to test war readiness amid PLA pressure

Taiwan on Thursday launched sweeping civil defence exercises across Taipei and several northern cities, testing society-wide wartime readiness and urban resilience in the face of escalating pressure from Beijing. The drills were held alongside the island’s annual Han Kuang military exercise, Taiwan’s largest and most comprehensive war games. This year marked the first time that the government has officially integrated its long-running civil response and air defence drills into a single,...

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3 d. ago ChinaAMC launches first tokenised yuan fund amid Hong Kong stablecoin push

ChinaAMC (HK), the Hong Kong arm of Chinese fund house China Asset Management, launched the world’s first yuan-denominated tokenised fund on Thursday, aligning with the city’s regulatory framework for stablecoins, which is expected to stimulate demand for digital assets. While a yuan stablecoin is currently unavailable, mainland Chinese officials have softened their stance on digital currencies and the broader digital asset space. With Hong Kong’s stablecoin ordinance taking effect from August...

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3 d. ago China's Richest Man Buying Water Supply of New Hampshire Town Sparks Alarm

China's Richest Man Buying Water Supply of New Hampshire Town Sparks Alarm  Newsweek

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3 d. ago Relay event for 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games launched in Beijing

Relay event for 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games launched in Beijing  China Daily

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5 d. ago China rolls out ‘voluntary’ cyber ID amid concerns over privacy, censorship

China has officially introduced a controversial national cyber ID system, despite concerns from some experts and netizens over privacy and censorship. The system aims to “protect the security of citizens’ identity information”, according to regulations that went into effect on Tuesday, backed by the Ministry of Public Security, the Cyberspace Administration of China, and four other authorities. The app, whose beta version was launched last year, issues an encrypted virtual ID composed of random...

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5 d. ago China on track to break ETF issuance record amid booming investor demand

China is likely to issue a record number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, having already crossed the halfway mark of the all-time high of 277 ETFs launched four years ago, spurred by favourable regulations and growing investor demand. Fund managers in mainland China launched 166 ETFs tracking stock indexes, bonds and overseas markets up to the end of June, according to ETFGI, a research and consulting firm. “If the pace of launches continues, we will see the previous record of 277 ETFs...

Economics

5 d. ago Nvidia to resume H20 GPU chip sales to Beijing, launches China

Nvidia to resume H20 GPU chip sales to Beijing, launches China-compliant model  Yahoo Finance

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5 d. ago China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station

China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station  Space

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5 d. ago China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)

China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)  Space

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6 d. ago Explore Vietnam and China in Style: Golden Eagle Luxury Trains Launches Treasures of the East Journey in 2026

Explore Vietnam and China in Style: Golden Eagle Luxury Trains Launches Treasures of the East Journey in 2026  Travel And Tour World

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6 d. ago N. Korea launches handmade soap production line for export to China

N. Korea launches handmade soap production line for export to China  DailyNK

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7 d. ago Will China’s mega dam in Tibet bring a water crisis to India? Study gives hint

On the Tibetan plateau, a super dam will harness the roaring river of Yarlung Tsangpo, generating triple the electricity of the Three Gorges Dam. But politicians in India, sitting downstream, have voiced fears the dam could be a “water bomb” exacerbating floods in monsoons, or that it could steal water in dry seasons. Since Beijing approved the project in December last year, there have been lots of discussions, but little proof. Now a joint study by Hohai University and China’s Ministry of Water...

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8 d. ago Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China

Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China  Xinhua

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8 d. ago Rocket Report: SpaceX to make its own propellant; China’s largest launch pad

Rocket Report: SpaceX to make its own propellant; China’s largest launch pad  Ars Technica

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9 d. ago Envision launches world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Inner Mongolia

Chinese wind-power developer Envision Energy has commissioned the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant, as Beijing seeks to decarbonise its hard-to-abate industries and dominate the growing clean-fuel market. The Shanghai-headquartered company launched the first phase of the project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, on Wednesday, which is capable of producing 320,000 tonnes per year of green ammonia, Envision said. “This is more than a technological milestone,” said Zhang Lei, Envision’s...

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9 d. ago Ireland launches second probe into TikTok data flows to China

Ireland launches second probe into TikTok data flows to China  politico.eu

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1 week ago US Launches Massive Air Force Drills With Eye on Pacific War With China

US Launches Massive Air Force Drills With Eye on Pacific War With China  Newsweek

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