28 m. ago China girl who begged with blind dad gained national profile; gets university place

A young Chinese woman who was forced to beg on the streets with her blind and poverty-stricken father at the age of seven has been admitted to university, sparking widespread attention online and a national discussion. In 2013, Zhang Yan, from Nanjiang county in Bazhong, Sichuan province, southwestern China, captured national attention when it was reported that she led her blind father, Zhang Shiming, begging on the streets for survival. In 2010, her father injured one of his eyes on a rusty...

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78 m. ago House China Committee report reveals billions in US taxpayer funds aided Chinese military

House China Committee report reveals billions in US taxpayer funds aided Chinese military-linked research  Tribune India

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1 hour ago GLOBALink | Chinese opera artists present "Carmen" in Saudi Arabia

GLOBALink | Chinese opera artists present "Carmen" in Saudi Arabia  Xinhua

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1 hour ago Hong Kong can fill gap in humanitarian aid with US’ withdrawal: NGO veteran

The United States’ decision to cut funding for its global humanitarian programmes created a “domino effect” that affected other organisations, but Hong Kong can support international aid through research and donations, a key member of a major NGO has said. Dr Maria Guevara, international medical secretary of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), called for more collaborations between the city’s universities and global partners in researching areas such as climate change and emerging infectious...

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1 hour ago China to carry out asteroid defense system test in near future: chief scientist

China to carry out asteroid defense system test in near future: chief scientist  Global Times

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2 h. ago US, China to fight crucial battle for global supremacy in Latin America

US, China to fight crucial battle for global supremacy in Latin America  Nikkei Asia

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2 h. ago Japan ‘scary person rental service’ deals with mistresses, debt collection, bullies

A Japanese company has become an online hit for offering a “scary person rental service” to help clients sort out a range of “troubles”. An online user, known in Japan by the handle @yukitichqn, posted screenshots of the service’s web page on social media on August 28. The post has received 300,000 likes and 36,000 reposts. Called a “scary person rental service”, the service rents out menacing-looking members of staff with tattoos, hinting at their potential for violence. The firm promises that...

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Even if I was shot, I was fine with that’: a North Korean’s journey to freedom

A man whose early life in North Korea was so bleak that he was prepared to be shot in the back while making a break for freedom across the Chinese border has told his story after defecting to Japan in 2017. The man is one of many to have become involved with an Osaka-based charity that addresses North Korean human rights issues. The organisation provides speaking opportunities for North Korean defectors on podcasts and other platforms, allowing them to share information about the realities of...

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4 h. ago China dad donates liver part to save baby girl, recovers at home to save money

A young Chinese father has moved countless people online after he donated part of his liver to save his baby daughter. The father, surnamed Shen, then doubled down on his loving and selfless act by staying at home in his rented flat and changing his own bandages post-surgery to cut costs. Shen and his wife, surnamed Tao, who were both born after 2000, married in 2024 in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, in southeastern China. They soon welcomed a daughter, Yiyi, who developed persistent jaundice after...

Society

4 h. ago China's forex reserve rises by $29.9 billion in August, while the central bank continues to increase gold holdings

China's forex reserve rises by $29.9 billion in August, while the central bank continues to increase gold holdings  Global Times

Economics

6 h. ago Beijing’s Big Bet! China’s Military Showcase May Aim To Topple Russia In Global Arms Trade; Can It Fill The Void Left By Moscow?

Beijing’s Big Bet! China’s Military Showcase May Aim To Topple Russia In Global Arms Trade; Can It Fill The Void Left By Moscow?  EurAsian Times

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6 h. ago Chinese flying taxi takes to the skies in Africa as firms eye global roll

A made-in-China automated electric air taxi took off in Africa for the first time this week, as a new generation of Chinese low-altitude aircraft attracts growing interest from global buyers. The product on show was a pilotless electric take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL) made by EHang Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed tech company from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. It took to the skies during the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, a major industry event involving 34 countries that was...

Economics

6 h. ago Exclusive | Chinese Hackers Pretended to Be a Top U.S. Lawmaker During Trade Talks

Exclusive | Chinese Hackers Pretended to Be a Top U.S. Lawmaker During Trade Talks  The Wall Street Journal

Politics

6 h. ago Chinese star Xin Zhilei wins Best Actress at Venice Film Festival

Chinese star Xin Zhilei wins Best Actress at Venice Film Festival  chinadailyasia.com

Culture

8 h. ago As Macao games approach, Brooklyn Nets partner with big Chinese media company on dance team reality show

As Macao games approach, Brooklyn Nets partner with big Chinese media company on dance team reality show  NetsDaily

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8 h. ago The Rivalry That Won’t Quit: Steph and LeBron Take the Sneaker Wars to China

The Rivalry That Won’t Quit: Steph and LeBron Take the Sneaker Wars to China  The Wall Street Journal

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8 h. ago In a summit full of symbolism, China lays out vision for multipolar order

The two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that concluded in Tianjin on September 1 was a significant diplomatic triumph for President Xi Jinping and Beijing. The forum sought to burnish China’s geopolitical profile as a reliable interlocutor and an alternative voice for stability in global governance. SCO summits tend to be low-key and do not garner much notice. This time, though, China used the opportunity to signal it had arrived at the global high table at a time when US...

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9 h. ago Chongqing, China’s New Rail Route To Europe, Asia And Africa: A Game

Chongqing, China’s New Rail Route To Europe, Asia And Africa: A Game-Changer For Promoting Trade And Tourism!  Travel And Tour World

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10 h. ago Chinese automaker sparks excitement after revealing stats on incredible new model: 'Five stars'

Chinese automaker sparks excitement after revealing stats on incredible new model: 'Five stars'  The Cool Down

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10 h. ago Chinese scientists unveil blueprint for asteroid defense and resource utilization, call for intl collaboration

Chinese scientists unveil blueprint for asteroid defense and resource utilization, call for intl collaboration  China Daily

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