14 h. ago ‘I had hoped the virus would be contained in China’: An inside look at the Fed’s historic fight to save the U.S. economy

‘I had hoped the virus would be contained in China’: An inside look at the Fed’s historic fight to save the U.S. economy  MarketWatch

Politics

63 h. ago Nie Weiping, Chinese Go master known for dramatic victory over Japanese rival, dies at 73

Nie Weiping, a legendary Go master in China, died in Beijing at the age of 73 on Wednesday. Nie is best remembered for his dramatic victory in the first Japan-China Super Go in 1985. Few had hope that China would win because its players had long lagged behind Japanese competitors in the strategy board game. By the time it was Nie’s turn to play in Tokyo, Japan’s top player, Kobayashi Koichi, had already won six straight games against his Chinese counterparts. Nie was the only Chinese player left...

Events

4 d. ago French Football Federation's Challenge Espoirs match: China's Hope vs. France's PSG U19

French Football Federation's Challenge Espoirs match: China's Hope vs. France's PSG U19  People's Daily Online

Politics

6 d. ago How ancient China ‘borrowing longevity’ custom helps to extend lifespan of seriously ill people

A superstitious Chinese custom known as “borrowing longevity” involved performing a ritual to pray to the gods when a relative was seriously ill. During this ritual, individuals would voluntarily offer to shorten their own lifespans in hopes of extending the patient’s life. In ancient China, people held a profound belief in fate, considering a person’s lifespan predetermined and unchangeable. However, they also believed that life expectancy could be borrowed or exchanged. When parents were...

Politics

8 d. ago MiniMax and Zhipu’s stellar Hong Kong IPOs supercharge China’s AI ambitions

The red-hot Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) of Zhipu AI and MiniMax Group, two of China’s hopefuls to take on US giants like OpenAI and Anthropic, have given a boost to Beijing’s ambitions in the artificial intelligence sector, according to executives and industry watchers. While Zhipu’s valuation of about US$9 billion and MiniMax’s market cap of US$14 billion remain tiny compared with the US giants – OpenAI is worth about US$500 billion and Anthropic’s valuation is estimated at about...

Politics

9 d. ago Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade, expert says

Thousands of passenger and cargo air taxis could be flying across Hong Kong within a decade as the low-altitude economy takes off, according to one of mainland China’s largest drone makers, which hopes to launch operations in the city. AutoFlight senior vice-president Kellen Tse told the Post the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer plans to significantly expand in Hong Kong, potentially paving the way for its international headquarters in the city. Backed by...

Events

1 week ago Why China custom requires new wife to leave husband’s home, hide from family lantern

A traditional custom in northern China known as “hiding from the lanterns” requires that newly married women leave their husband’s home and avoid the groom’s family lantern on their first Lantern Festival after marriage. In China, lanterns are commonly seen as symbols of light and hope. However, during the Lantern Festival, celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar calendar, they become a taboo for newly married women in some areas. In a tradition popularly known as...

Society

1 week ago China’s robotics sector will need 5 years to reach its ‘EV moment’, says PE firm

China’s robotics sector will need 5 years to reach its ‘EV moment’, says PE firm  South China Morning Post

Politics

1 week ago China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks  Hypebot

Events

1 week ago New KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on Taiwan political tightrope

A plan by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party to visit Beijing – where she hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping – early this year carries hopes of improving communication amid high tension between the two sides of the strait. While supporters portray Cheng Li-wun’s trip as a potential opening to ease cross-strait tensions, critics warn it risks signalling political alignment with Beijing at a time of rising military pressure. Cheng, who was elected chairwoman of the Kuomintang...

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese firms anchor in Dubai free zones to navigate trade barriers and expand reach

Chinese firms are increasingly anchoring themselves in Dubai’s free trade zones to navigate trade barriers and tap new markets as rising protectionism and supply-chain shifts impact global commerce. Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), state-owned DP World’s flagship free economic zone at the western end of the city in the United Arab Emirates, hosted 507 Chinese companies as of November, nearly double the number in 2021. The trend reflected how a Middle Eastern hub offered companies “neutral, stable...

Politics

3 w. ago From hope to hard numbers: China stocks will need profits to boost the bull run

From hope to hard numbers: China stocks will need profits to boost the bull run  South China Morning Post

Politics

3 w. ago TikTok deal in limbo as China goes "not great, not terrible"

TikTok deal in limbo as China goes "not great, not terrible"  PhoneArena

Events

3 w. ago China’s stance on TikTok deal ‘not a green light with no strings attached’, analysts say

The Chinese commerce ministry’s latest remarks on the TikTok deal in the US signalled acceptance rather than approval, as Beijing “hopes” the arrangement will comply with Chinese laws and strike a balance between rival interests, analysts say. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, which oversees trade and export controls, declared its position a week after TikTok announced the formation of a joint venture, controlled by a consortium of American investors, that would take over its operations in the...

Politics

3 w. ago China’s stance on TikTok deal seen as acceptance, not approval: analysts

China’s stance on TikTok deal seen as acceptance, not approval: analysts  South China Morning Post

Politics

3 w. ago China responds to TikTok joint venture deal for U.S. business

China responds to TikTok joint venture deal for U.S. business  news.cgtn.com

Economics

3 w. ago TikTok’s U.S. Deal Moves Ahead as China Calls for Fair Rules

TikTok’s U.S. Deal Moves Ahead as China Calls for Fair Rules  TipRanks

Politics

3 w. ago China Signals Conditional Approval for TikTok U.S. Divestment Deal

China Signals Conditional Approval for TikTok U.S. Divestment Deal  TECHi

Politics

3 w. ago China responds to TikTok's new deal to form joint venture in the U.S.

China responds to TikTok's new deal to form joint venture in the U.S.  news.cgtn.com

Politics

3 w. ago China says it hopes firms can reach lawful, balanced solutions in wake of TikTok deal

China says it hopes firms can reach lawful, balanced solutions in wake of TikTok deal  Anadolu Ajansı

Economics