5 h. ago The rise of the ‘cute’ economy marks a shift for Chinese industry

The rise of the ‘cute’ economy marks a shift for Chinese industry  Buenos Aires Herald

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68 h. ago Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way  CNN

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6 d. ago China’s moment is now: perspectives on the inexorable rise of Chinese biopharma innovation

China’s moment is now: perspectives on the inexorable rise of Chinese biopharma innovation  The Pharma Letter

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6 d. ago China Media Group's 2025 "Shakespearean Moment" Classical Chinese Poetry Contest Generates Widespread Excitement in North America

China Media Group's 2025 "Shakespearean Moment" Classical Chinese Poetry Contest Generates Widespread Excitement in North America  Newsfile

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1 week ago Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise

As a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo continues to inflame relations, Chinese media reports indicate some domestic airlines have cancelled flights on 12 of their routes to Japan – including paths to popular tourism destinations Kyoto and Osaka – with analysts predicting cancellations to rise within the week. As of Monday morning, flights on these routes had been put on hold, according to a report from financial news outlet Yicai that cited Chinese aviation data platform DAST. Domestic...

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2 w. ago Astronauts in orbit greet first Thai king to visit China mainland in 800 years

The king and queen of Thailand have become the first visiting heads of state to greet Chinese astronauts in orbit, in an unprecedented moment for China’s tightly controlled human space flight programme. The 73-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn – a trained military pilot and long-time aviation enthusiast – and Queen Suthida smiled and waved at the astronauts, who appeared via a large screen from the Tiangong, or “Heavenly Palace”, space station. The encounter, which took place on Sunday at the...

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2 w. ago Astronauts in orbit greet first Thai king to visit mainland China in 800 years

The king and queen of Thailand have become the first visiting heads of state to greet Chinese astronauts in orbit, in an unprecedented moment for China’s tightly controlled human space flight programme. The 73-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn – a trained military pilot and long-time aviation enthusiast – and Queen Suthida smiled and waved at the astronauts, who appeared via a large screen from the Tiangong, or “Heavenly Palace”, space station. The encounter, which took place on Sunday at the...

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2 w. ago First Thai king to Beijing in 800 years greeted by Chinese astronauts in orbit

The king and queen of Thailand have become the first visiting heads of state to greet Chinese astronauts in orbit, in an unprecedented moment for China’s tightly controlled human space flight programme. The 73-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn – a trained military pilot and long-time aviation enthusiast – and Queen Suthida smiled and waved at the astronauts, who appeared via a large screen from the Tiangong, or “Heavenly Palace”, space station. The encounter, which took place on Sunday at the...

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2 w. ago What Zohran Mamdani’s New York win could mean for future of China

Supporters erupted in joy last week as Zohran Mamdani won a commanding victory in the New York mayoral race, becoming the first Muslim elected to lead the US financial capital. The young politician’s complex identity as an African-born person of South Asian heritage, his political positions and the broader implications of his win have resonated far beyond New York. In China, his victory quickly became a talking point, both online and among scholars. According to Chinese observers, the rise of...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens

Hong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country. The appeal from the Security Bureau on Saturday was issued a day after Beijing told Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan. “Since mid-2025, there has been an increasing trend of attack incidents against Chinese citizens in Japan,” the bureau’s updated travel alert said. “The government reminds Hong Kong residents who intend...

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3 w. ago Chinese imports of Brazilian soybeans rise, despite US trade deal

Chinese imports of Brazilian soybeans rise, despite US trade deal  Carolina Journal

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3 w. ago Moment newly opened bridge in China partly collapses – video

Moment newly opened bridge in China partly collapses – video  The Guardian

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3 w. ago China’s moment: When Washington and Moscow both bow to Beijing

China’s moment: When Washington and Moscow both bow to Beijing  Asia Times

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3 w. ago Watch the dramatic moment Hongqi bridge collapses in Sichuan, China

Watch the dramatic moment Hongqi bridge collapses in Sichuan, China  USA Today

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3 w. ago Social media video shows moment new bridge collapses in China

Social media video shows moment new bridge collapses in China  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 w. ago Global investment houses eye Chinese yuan rise past key 7 mark in 2026

Global investment houses eye Chinese yuan rise past key 7 mark in 2026  Reuters

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3 w. ago Why new model of China’s Moonshot AI stirs ‘DeepSeek moment’ debate

A new reasoning model developed by a Chinese artificial intelligence start-up – with its performance exceeding OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 in a number of metrics – has fanned fresh debate about another DeepSeek moment and the trajectory of America’s AI supremacy. Beijing-based Moonshot AI, a start-up valued at US$3.3 billion and backed by Chinese tech giants like Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings, has presented another David-vs-Goliath story after creating an...

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3 w. ago A ’China moment’? Why TikTok Shop is beauty’s next rare growth opportunity

A ’China moment’? Why TikTok Shop is beauty’s next rare growth opportunity  Premium Beauty News

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3 w. ago Chinese Steel Mills Pivot to Saudi as Trade Curbs Rise Elsewhere

Chinese Steel Mills Pivot to Saudi as Trade Curbs Rise Elsewhere  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago ‘Very difficult moment’ prompts flight of US scientists to China

‘Very difficult moment’ prompts flight of US scientists to China  Times Higher Education

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