30 h. ago China scenic site seeks dancing ‘savages’ for US$70 daily, requires eating raw food

A top natural scenic spot in central China has come under the spotlight for hiring people to pose as savages for tourists, and paying them 500 yuan (US$70) a day to do so. Since Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei province began recruiting on June 7 about 10,000 people have applied for the job, the scenic zone’s management company told the Beijing News on June 9. Included in the Unesco World Heritage List, the Shennongjia tour zone features primeval ecology, rich biodiversity and...

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3 d. ago China’s Ant International to seek stablecoin licence in Hong Kong

Fintech firm Ant International, the global affiliate of Chinese tech giant Ant Group, said it would apply for a stablecoin issuer licence in Hong Kong once the new ordinance governing fiat-backed cryptocurrencies comes into effect in August. “We welcome the passage of the Stablecoins Bill and hope to contribute more to the city’s vision as a global hub for next-gen finance,” Ant International said in a statement on Thursday. “We plan to apply for the fiat-referenced stablecoins issuer’s...

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3 d. ago Chery to debut in third quarter as carmaker uses Hong Kong as a springboard

Chery Automobile, China’s second-largest carmaker by volume, is seeking to complete its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) in the third quarter of this year, its chairman said. At the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong on Thursday, Yin Tongyue said the company was seeking to use the city as a launching pad into the global market. Chery, based in Wuhu in eastern Anhui province, has filed its intention to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange. “We hope to have more...

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3 d. ago Small retailers on 'vacation from hell' as they seek clarity on Trump's China tariffs

Small retailers on 'vacation from hell' as they seek clarity on Trump's China tariffs  CNBC

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4 d. ago Global shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal

Global shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal  AP News

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4 d. ago Haitian eyes US$1.22 billion Hong Kong IPO, one of the year’s largest

Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, the largest listed condiment producer in mainland China, is seeking to raise up to HK$9.56 billion (US$1.22 billion) in Hong Kong, marking one of the city’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) this year and giving a boost to its status as a world-leading fundraising hub. The company is offering 263.2 million H shares at a maximum price of HK$36.30 each, with the final offer price to be determined on or before June 17, Haitian said in a statement to...

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5 d. ago China’s solar panel makers seek antidote to market ills as glut, price war, tariffs bite

China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers are looking for solutions to years of price wars and losses at home amid excess capacity and waning demand as executives gathered in Shanghai to discuss the problems crippling the industry. They will get a chance to gauge the crisis as the financial hub plays host to the SNEC PV+ Photovoltaic Power Conference and Exhibition from Tuesday to Friday. The conference is the largest of its kind, attracting some 3,000 enterprises from more than 100...

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5 d. ago Live updates: Trump officials seek to repair frayed trade war truce with China

Live updates: Trump officials seek to repair frayed trade war truce with China  The Washington Post

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6 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: US and China resume trade talks, White House seeking 'handshake' on rare earths

Trump tariffs live updates: US and China resume trade talks, White House seeking 'handshake' on rare earths  Yahoo Finance

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6 d. ago Live updates: Trump administration officials seek to repair frayed trade truce with China

Live updates: Trump administration officials seek to repair frayed trade truce with China  The Washington Post

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6 d. ago US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says

US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says  Reuters

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6 d. ago Live updates: Trump administration officials seek to repair frayed trade talks with China

Live updates: Trump administration officials seek to repair frayed trade talks with China  The Washington Post

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6 d. ago Live updates: U.S. to hold trade talks with China as Trump seeks concessions

Live updates: U.S. to hold trade talks with China as Trump seeks concessions  The Washington Post

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8 d. ago Why China’s leaders seek a culture that is both modern and distinctly Chinese

Renowned historian Wang Gungwu’s Roads to Chinese Modernity: Civilisation and National Culture traces China’s transformation from an ancient civilisation into a modern nation-state shaped by revolution, reform and global engagement. Drawing on decades of scholarship and his unique perspective as an overseas Chinese intellectual, Wang reflects in this excerpt on Deng Xiaoping’s legacy and the enduring challenge facing China’s leaders today: how to build a modern national culture that embraces...

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9 d. ago China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions

China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions  Selangor Journal

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1 week ago Trump’s China Envoy Seeks to Calm US Firms as Trade Ties Fray

Trump’s China Envoy Seeks to Calm US Firms as Trade Ties Fray  Bloomberg

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1 week ago China seek 'perfect' Indonesia win to keep World Cup dream alive

China seek 'perfect' Indonesia win to keep World Cup dream alive  France 24

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1 week ago Chinese Harvard graduate’s speech, India’s AMCA fighter jet: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harvard Chinese student’s graduation speech strikes a chord as Trump leads purge 2. Meet India’s answer to Pakistan’s Chinese jets: the AMCA stealth fighter 3. Bitterness reimagined: Bali bomber seeks a second chance through coffee 4. US ‘destabilising Asia-Pacific’: China fires back at...

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2 w. ago China actress, 54, wins UK dance competition, prompting many to seek fitness tips

A 54-year-old actress from China has claimed third place at a prestigious international dancing competition, earning immense admiration from mainland internet users for her dedication to staying fit and healthy. At the annual Blackpool Dance Festival held in Britain in May, Wang Lin and her dancing partner Evgeny Moshenin secured the third position in the Teacher-Student group for their impressive foxtrot performance. The festival is recognised as the world’s most renowned annual ballroom dance...

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2 w. ago China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing

China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing  CNA

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