14 h. ago Singapore organisers in limbo over work visa ban on foreign performers

For about two years, six nights a week, performers from mainland China, Taiwan and Malaysia have entertained hundreds of guests at the HaveFun Live Show in Singapore, but its organisers are now in a fix ahead of coming work permit changes. On Monday, the manpower ministry announced that a scheme allowing foreign performers a work permit of up to six months at public entertainment outlets in Singapore would cease in June after enforcement operations uncovered syndicates abusing the scheme. A...

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15 h. ago Hong Kong to focus on mental health support after fire, seek smoking ban at sites

Hong Kong authorities will make mental health support for people affected by the Tai Po blaze a priority in the aftermath of the tragedy, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has announced, as the government said it intended to push for a blanket ban on smoking at construction sites. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Lee said that not only the residents of Wang Fuk Court, but the entire community could move out of deep sorrow with proper mental health support. “Everyone is experiencing this...

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31 h. ago China says it is working ‘with all parties’ to prevent escalation in Venezuela

China said on Wednesday that it is working “with all parties” to prevent a military escalation in the Caribbean as the United States intensifies operations near Venezuela, the latest sign of Beijing’s growing diplomatic and symbolic support for President Nicolas Maduro. Asked to comment on the Venezuelan crisis, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters that Beijing “opposes any action that violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter or undermines the...

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63 h. ago China Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Services Slow, Property Stress Deepens as Beijing Targets 5% Growth in 2026

China Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Services Slow, Property Stress Deepens as Beijing Targets 5% Growth in 2026  ts2.tech

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64 h. ago Foreign Firm Numbers Continue to Fall in Mainland China, Ministry of Justice Report Says

Foreign Firm Numbers Continue to Fall in Mainland China, Ministry of Justice Report Says  Law.com

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3 d. ago A New Chapter in Bilingual Excellence: YK Pao School Hong Kong Appoints its Founding Head

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] HONG KONG – 3 December 2025 – In a significant milestone in its founding, YK Pao School Hong Kong today announces the appointment of Mrs. Cathy Braithwaite as its Founding Head. This appointment marks the next step in realising a visionary educational project that will weave together the rich tapestry of Chinese heritage with a forward-thinking global perspective. Scheduled to open its doors in September 2026, this...

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4 d. ago Zelensky says ‘not fair’ to exclude Europe from Ukraine reconstruction talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said it was “not fair” to exclude European allies from Ukraine reconstruction talks, as efforts to settle the war with Russia went into full swing. “The issue of money, restoration, in my opinion, I speak honestly, and we talked about it, undoubtedly, without the presence of European partners, it is not easy to accept. It is difficult because the money is in Europe, and I think this is not very fair,” he told a press conference with French...

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4 d. ago Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on December 1, 2025

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on December 1, 2025  fmprc.gov.cn

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4 d. ago Why Russia is targeting the Philippines with Ukraine mercenary claims

Russia’s accusation that the United States and Germany are recruiting Filipino mercenaries to fight in Ukraine is almost certainly disinformation, analysts say. Yet the claim exposes how easily Southeast Asian nations can be drawn into the information crossfire of global conflicts – becoming unwitting pawns in great-power narratives that shape opinions far beyond the battlefield. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleged that “US representatives” had enlisted Filipinos to join...

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5 d. ago Pakistan rejects UN warning over legal immunity for military chief

Pakistan dismissed on Sunday a warning by the UN rights chief of potential “far-reaching consequences” for the rule of law in granting the head of the all-powerful military legal immunity. The foreign ministry said Pakistan was “fully committed to protecting basic freedoms and the rule of law as enshrined in the constitution,” responding to criticism from UN rights chief Volker Turk. A constitutional amendment approved by parliament earlier this month, shielding Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir...

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5 d. ago China Southern And China Eastern Lead The Charge In Cutting Over Nine Hundred Flights To Japan For December 2025, Reducing Flight Capacity By Over Sixteen Percent Amid Political Strain

China Southern And China Eastern Lead The Charge In Cutting Over Nine Hundred Flights To Japan For December 2025, Reducing Flight Capacity By Over Sixteen Percent Amid Political Strain  Travel And Tour World

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8 d. ago Taiwan’s William Lai accused of stoking fear with 2027 countdown confusion

Opposition critics have accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of stoking fear on the island with his suggestion that Beijing could be preparing to take Taiwan by force by 2027. They also said that Lai’s attempt to justify a massive increase in defence spending was nudging Taiwan towards a wartime footing without consensus or clarity. The controversy erupted after Lai told a press conference on Wednesday that Beijing was pursuing a goal to “complete unification with Taiwan by force by...

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8 d. ago Why Beijing is unlikely to ease up on Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

The diplomatic crisis over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan shows no sign of easing after two weeks, with mainland Chinese commentators predicting Beijing will continue to push for a retraction. However, that demand appears unlikely to be met in the short term, and one diplomatic analyst warned that the pressure tactics should aim to avoid a nationalist backlash within Japan and win support for Beijing’s position. The Chinese foreign ministry and state media stepped...

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8 d. ago Asahi admits cybersecurity ‘weakness’ after info of 2 million people stolen

Japanese drink giant Asahi Group Holdings said on Thursday an investigation has found that personal information linked to around 2 million customers and employees may have been leaked in a cyberattack that hit its domestic servers in late September. “I painfully feel the responsibility of management” with regard to the cyberattack, said Asahi president Atsushi Katsuki at its first press conference since the maker of Asahi Super Dry beers was hit by a system failure on September 29, acknowledging...

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1 week ago Chinese Foreign Ministry: It is an ironclad fact that there is only one China, and Taiwan is part of it

Chinese Foreign Ministry: It is an ironclad fact that there is only one China, and Taiwan is part of it  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago BREAKING NEWS: Japan's top Foreign Ministry official holds talks with China's envoy

BREAKING NEWS: Japan's top Foreign Ministry official holds talks with China's envoy  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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1 week ago Xi Jinping pledges support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing’s steadfast support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending a congratulatory letter on the eve of the embattled leader’s birthday that pledged continued backing for the South American country’s sovereignty amid mounting regional tensions and US military pressure. In the message, released by Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry over the weekend, Xi described China and Venezuela as “intimate friends, dear brothers and good partners”. He vowed to...

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1 week ago Beijing says US initiated ‘positive, friendly and constructive’ Trump

Washington initiated the phone call between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday, Beijing has clarified, describing the conversation as “positive”. “According to my understanding, the call was initiated by the US side, and the atmosphere of the conversation was positive, friendly and constructive,” Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman, told a regular press conference on Tuesday. Communication between the two heads of state on issues of shared concern...

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2 w. ago China tells Japan to ‘behave’ properly as it dimisses call for talks

China has urged Tokyo to “behave” with restraint after it called for talks amid the diplomatic freeze over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan. Asked about a possible meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Takaichi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Summit in South Africa this weekend, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China had no such plans. “There’s no arrangement for Premier Li Qiang meeting the Japanese leader. We urge Japan to behave with proper self-restraint,”...

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2 w. ago China tells Japan to ‘behave’ properly as it dismisses call for talks

China has urged Tokyo to “behave with restraint” after it called for talks amid the diplomatic freeze over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan. Asked about a possible meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Takaichi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Summit in South Africa this weekend, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China had no such plans. “There’s no arrangement for Premier Li Qiang meeting the Japanese leader. We urge Japan to behave with proper self-restraint,”...

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