4 h. ago How Is the Palace Museum in Beijing Strengthening China’s Cultural Ties with Greece, India, Kenya, and the UAE?

How Is the Palace Museum in Beijing Strengthening China’s Cultural Ties with Greece, India, Kenya, and the UAE?  Travel And Tour World

Culture

6 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

6 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank, incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

6 h. ago How China’s slowing consumer spending is affecting the recovery of F&B firms

Analysts warn that targeted measures are needed to revive the industry, as companies like Nayuki and Xiabu Xiabu report losses and closures.

Economics

7 h. ago Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders exempt from needing ETA to travel to UK

Amendment to immigration rules, suggested by migration and citizenship minister Seema Malhotra, has now been implemented.

Politics

8 h. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics

17 h. ago Tencent’s Weixin Pay chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

As Chinese travellers return to Southeast Asia, Weixin Pay has struck a partnership with Singapore’s top resort island.

Economics

24 h. ago US House Republicans set to introduce bill to block Chinese from student or research visas

Legislation comes as Trump administration reportedly weighs travel ban for citizens from a select group of countries.

Politics

26 h. ago Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

Events

26 h. ago Are Hongkongers paying too little for healthcare? Breaking down the costs

Subsidy rate is among highest in developed economies, as government looks at possible fee changes to crack down on abuse.

Economics

29 h. ago Hongkongers should be allowed to store embryos indefinitely: statutory body

Council on Human Reproductive Technology suggests amending 10-year storage cap for residents, regardless of their age, sex or medical conditions.

Politics

30 h. ago Hugo Boss warns of weaker demand in US and China, risks from tariffs

Hugo Boss warns of weaker demand in US and China, risks from tariffs  Reuters

Events

30 h. ago China tourist critically injured as she leans from train for photos, slams into tunnel wall

Daredevil holidaymakers who dice with death while travelling on railways overseas are hit with travel safety warning by Chinese authorities.

Events

30 h. ago China's warning to Walmart on tariffs shows Beijing is worried about local businesses

China's warning to Walmart on tariffs shows Beijing is worried about local businesses  Business Insider

Events

31 h. ago Hong Kong team develops test that detects nasopharyngeal cancer with 97% accuracy

Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers find patients with cancer-associated EBV DNA in blood have 87-fold increased risk of developing illness.

Politics

31 h. ago Hong Kong team says test detects nasopharyngeal cancer with 97% accuracy

Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers find patients with cancer-associated EBV DNA in blood have 87-fold increased risk of developing illness.

Politics

32 h. ago Taiwan president warns of China's 'infiltration' effort, vows counter measures

Taiwan president warns of China's 'infiltration' effort, vows counter measures  Reuters

Events

34 h. ago Chinese actor expresses concern over AI scams impersonating him, seeks tougher laws

One victim plans to travel 2,000km to meet fake Jin while another almost leaves her husband.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?

Japan’s attempts to seek a tariff reprieve do not seem to have moved Trump’s administration, analysts note.

Politics

38 h. ago Activist demands Japan revoke award for US general behind 500,000 deaths in WWII

Gushiken Takamatsu said Curtis LeMay, who orchestrated the firebombing, should never have been given the honour.

Events