36 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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32 m. ago China Manchu ethnic group childbirth tradition hangs bow and arrow for boys, red strip for girls

China’s Manchu people have quirky child-rearing traditions known as Luocao and Caisheng which include hanging a wooden bow outside the front door when a boy is born, or a red cloth strip for a girl. The Manchu ethnic group, historically known for founding the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), now lives across various regions of China. According to the China Statistical Yearbook 2021, their population exceeds 10 million. In Manchu tradition, the birth of a baby is referred to as luocao, which literally...

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72 m. ago China's Ningbo Ronbay says it's being probed over statements made about $17 bln CATL deal

China's Ningbo Ronbay says it's being probed over statements made about $17 bln CATL deal  Reuters

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2 h. ago China’s advances in AI fuel tech stock boom, help it shake off economic malaise

China’s advances in AI fuel tech stock boom, help it shake off economic malaise  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Hong Kong hiker, 63, dies after collapsing on Robin’s Nest trail

A 63-year-old Hong Kong man has died after collapsing during a hike on Robin’s Nest Country Trail near the border with mainland China. Police received a call at 12.42pm from a female hiker who said her male friend had collapsed and lost consciousness. He was hiking with two men and two women at Robin’s Nest Country Park in Sha Tau Kok, bordering the mainland city of Shenzhen. The unconscious man was transported by helicopter to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital for emergency treatment. He...

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2 h. ago Poster | China's Health Silk Road strengthens global health system: U.S. media

Poster | China's Health Silk Road strengthens global health system: U.S. media  Xinhua

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2 h. ago Harvard Research Fellow: China to Blame for US Relations Decline

Harvard Research Fellow: China to Blame for US Relations Decline  Maritime Fairtrade

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2 h. ago How can China help Uruguay battle beetles threatening to invade South America?

A tiny but destructive invader is threatening South America, and Uruguay’s iconic palm trees are on the front line. Since 2022, the National Emergency System in coordination with agricultural agencies and with operational support from the air force, has struggled to contain the red palm weevil outbreak, prompting them to call scientists to help. Experts from the Technological University of Uruguay (UTEC) stepped in with an innovative detection strategy using drones and aerial imaging, but...

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2 h. ago China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed expectations

Chinese office workers are literally switching to working on the run as the building of bonds with customers and colleagues becomes increasingly trendy. On mainland social media, increasing numbers of people say running has become their company’s work culture or helped them bond with clients. A woman based in Beijing said she first learned about the concept of “business running” two years ago when her client invited her on a 7am run. The woman, surnamed Peng, said the client was difficult, but...

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2 h. ago China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed targets

China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed targets  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago From strategic pivot to global engine: China's decade of supply

From strategic pivot to global engine: China's decade of supply-side reform and industrial revolution  news.cgtn.com

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3 h. ago Beijing row highlights need for Japan to reduce cleantech dependence on China

Beijing row highlights need for Japan to reduce cleantech dependence on China  The Japan Times

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3 h. ago Chinese electric vehicle makers set to ‘crack open’ Western markets as trade barriers fall

This year is likely to be a watershed one for the global drive by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, as more Western countries open up their markets to high-performance made-in-China models. Despite low expectations for a hefty jump in overseas sales, EV assemblers like BYD and Geely are expected to get off to a strong start in some of their untapped markets, honing their image as world leaders in terms of production and technology before establishing a long-term foothold, according to...

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3 h. ago China becomes Central Asia's biggest trading partner in 2025

China becomes Central Asia's biggest trading partner in 2025  news.cgtn.com

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4 h. ago Beijing activates emergency responses to ensure safety during snowstorm

Beijing activates emergency responses to ensure safety during snowstorm  China Daily

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4 h. ago China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month is not enough

A Chinese actress has apologised for making comments in which she flaunted her wealth, sparking a public backlash. Yan Xuejing made the controversial comments during a live-streaming session at the end of December when she said a couple should earn at least 800,000 yuan (US$115,000) a year to “maintain a family’s operation”, China Newsweek reported. Yan, 53, complained to her audience that her son earns little. “He is 32 years old. He and his wife both have a very low income,” said Yan. She...

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4 h. ago China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough

China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago Kazakhstan, China's Guoyou Materials Discuss Progress on Kuryk Port Complex Project

Kazakhstan, China's Guoyou Materials Discuss Progress on Kuryk Port Complex Project  Caspian Post

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5 h. ago China’s Davos Agenda: Countering US Hegemony, Promoting a “Shared Future”

China’s Davos Agenda: Countering US Hegemony, Promoting a “Shared Future”  Modern Diplomacy

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6 h. ago Could flying wind farms be the future of energy generation in China?

A giant airship launched in a densely populated area of southwestern China earlier this month has set social media on fire. Footage of the S2000, the world’s most powerful flying wind farm, in the skies above Yibin, Sichuan province, prompted comparisons with an alien spaceship or the airships that featured in the animated film Big Hero 6. The white airship – measuring 60 metres (200 feet) in length and a width and height of 40 metres – was filled with helium on the ground before ascent,...

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