15 h. ago Britain fires Mandelson as US ambassador over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat’s friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Dubbed the “Prince of Darkness” during his years as a media spin doctor, Mandelson was twice forced to resign from Tony Blair’s Labour government in the late 1990s and early 2000s over allegations of misconduct. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the prime minister had asked Foreign...

Politics

15 h. ago Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programs

Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programs  BBC

Technology

15 h. ago Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes

Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes  BBC

Technology

15 h. ago NASA blocks Chinese nationals from space programs amid rising US

NASA blocks Chinese nationals from space programs amid rising US-China rivalry  Interesting Engineering

Technology

28 h. ago Nasa blocks Chinese citizens with US visas from its facilities

Nasa has barred Chinese nationals on US visas from its facilities and networks, in the latest reflection of Washington’s mounting concern over Beijing’s progress in space and other advanced technologies. Although the space agency has typically restricted the employment of Chinese citizens, Chinese nationals on US visas without affiliations with Chinese government institutions or state-owned companies could contribute as contractors, graduate students, or university scientists. On Wednesday, Nasa...

Politics

37 h. ago Chinese nationals jailed in South Africa over kidnapping and forced labour of Malawians

Chinese nationals jailed in South Africa over kidnapping and forced labour of Malawians  BBC

Events

47 h. ago China’s new Mandarin rules set to ramp up ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Mandarin – both the spoken and written language – among minorities. The draft “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, submitted to China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, is “an urgent requirement to foster a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation and advance the construction of a...

Politics

47 h. ago Beijing to roll out rules on Chinese language use in ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Chinese – both the spoken and written language – among minority groups. The draft “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, submitted to China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, is “an urgent requirement to foster a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation and advance the construction of a...

Politics

59 h. ago Hong Kong’s National Day fireworks to feature Ne Zha, National Games themes

The coming National Day fireworks in Hong Kong will feature themes inspired by Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha and the National Games, but a drone show expected to precede the display will be excluded after last year’s performance cancellation due to meteorological factors, the organiser has said. The HK$18 million (US$2.3 million) display, set on October 1 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, will last 23 minutes and portray eight scenes, said...

Events

5 d. ago Olympic Champion Pan Zhanle Tries 50 Butterfly On For Size At Chinese Nationals

Olympic Champion Pan Zhanle Tries 50 Butterfly On For Size At Chinese Nationals  SwimSwam

Sport

5 d. ago The story behind China refusing BRI funds to Pakistan: Unpaid $1.5 bn power bill, attacks on Chinese nationals

The story behind China refusing BRI funds to Pakistan: Unpaid $1.5 bn power bill, attacks on Chinese nationals  Firstpost

Economics

7 d. ago Top China athlete praised for looks, talent says she embodies strength, beauty

Rising Chinese high jump star, Shao Yuqi, has gone viral for her athletic performance and striking appearance. The athlete has also attracted attention and praise for challenging traditional beauty stereotypes in sport. On August 1, Shao, 23, from the Hubei provincial track and field team based in central China, claimed the women’s high jump title at the 2025 Chinese National Athletics Championships with a leap of 1.90 metres. Following her victory, Shao went viral on mainland social media for...

Events

7 d. ago US State Department employee sentenced for passing classified information

A US State Department employee was sentenced to four years in prison in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Thursday for conspiring to collect and transmit national defence secrets to individuals he believed were working for the Chinese government, according to the US Justice Department. Michael Schena, age 42, sold “sensitive” US government documents to people who claimed to be international consultants, according to court documents, despite clear indications and his...

Politics

8 d. ago Thai Airways defies Chinese tourist slump with global growth

Thai Airways International’s diversified global markets are buffering Thailand’s national carrier from decreasing Chinese tourists to the Southeast Asian country, according to Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri. “It is a different picture between Thailand and Thai Airways,” Chai said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. Lingering safety concerns stemming from news of a failed kidnapping near Thailand’s border with Myanmar of Chinese actor Wang Xing early this year continue to weigh on...

Society

1 week ago China urges Indonesia to protect Chinese nationals, understands decision to cancel president's trip

China urges Indonesia to protect Chinese nationals, understands decision to cancel president's trip  Reuters

Politics

1 week ago As China’s military closes gap on US, economic security becomes the new frontier

As next-generation tanks and fighter jets roll past the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, many in China will be swept up in a sense of national pride. The Chinese leadership has set a target for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to emulate the American military – often described as the greatest fighting force in history – by 2049. The futuristic hardware on show by the PLA will prompt optimism at home that China is on track to meet that...

Events

1 week ago A new model for peace? China takes its Global Security Initiative to Africa

When more than two dozen officers from the Somali National Armed Forces were awarded Chinese training scholarships this month, Beijing’s ambassador to Somalia Wang Yu assured them and the rest of the country that “China will not be absent” in helping the East African country achieve peace. Since the 1991 overthrow of president Siad Barre, Somalia has been plagued by civil war and conflict with extremist groups such as al-Shabab. The training aims to help Somalia build a self-reliant defence...

Events

1 week ago When North Koreans raise a toast, it’s increasingly with Chinese wine

North Korea, one of the world’s most isolated and heavily sanctioned countries, has remained a major destination for Chinese wine exports this year, as the nation has few alternative options to source alcoholic drinks. North Korea bought 157,393 litres of wine from China in the first seven months of 2025 – more than double the volume imported during the same period last year – making it the second-largest buyer of Chinese bottled wine so far this year, trailing only Hong Kong, according to...

Politics

1 week ago Chinese man travels across nation in ‘goodwill’ excavator, gains 550,000 followers

A Chinese man has gone viral for embarking on a journey across China in an excavator, visiting 13 provinces and regions over six months and amassing more than 550,000 followers online. His remarkable adventure has garnered widespread admiration and envy across Chinese social media platforms. Wen Xiangpu, 27, from Pingdingshan in northern China’s Henan province, began learning to operate excavators at the age of 15 and spent years travelling the country working at various construction...

Economics

2 w. ago National security or xenophobia? Texas restricts Chinese owning and renting property

National security or xenophobia? Texas restricts Chinese owning and renting property  BBC

Society