35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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23 m. 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...

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23 m. ago Rare chance for Hongkongers to visit exhibition showcasing Tang dynasty treasures

Nearly 300 well-preserved exhibits from 28 museums and institutions in mainland China have gone on show in Hong Kong in a rare showcase of the prosperous Tang dynasty (618-907), with new incentives to encourage student visits. Themed “Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness”, the exhibition has been organised by the Antiquities and Monuments Office and is running at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui until the...

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2 h. ago ‘Homestay’ heartache hits China as operators lament lack of business

After four years leasing out private holiday accommodation beside the sea in the west of Guangdong province, a downturn in demand has led Chen Mei to regret getting involved in the industry. “I thought domestic demand would rebound quickly after the [Covid-19] pandemic, but price wars have actually intensified across the industry, squeezing profits year by year,” she said. “I’ve begun scaling back operations. If I could choose again, I wouldn’t have invested in the industry.” Chen’s downbeat...

Events

2 h. ago China’s military follows Australian and Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait accusing them of ‘provocation’

China’s military follows Australian and Canadian warships in Taiwan Strait accusing them of ‘provocation’  The Guardian

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2 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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2 h. ago Opinion | In a summit full of symbolism, China lays out vision for multipolar order

Opinion | In a summit full of symbolism, China lays out vision for multipolar order  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago Blind China orphan turned US engineer recalls being pushed into lake by grandpa

Born blind and abandoned on the streets of China, Wei Min Patrick discovered a new life after being adopted by an American family. He later earned degrees in piano performance and engineering, eventually building a career as an aircraft engineer. Patrick, who now lives in Alabama, recently shared his story on mainland social media, revealing how his biological grandfather attempted to abandon him three times, including a final instance where he was pushed into a lake before being rescued and...

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3 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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3 h. ago POPLAND Beijing in China Showcases Labubu Characters and Themed Attractions

POPLAND Beijing in China Showcases Labubu Characters and Themed Attractions  Travel And Tour World

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4 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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5 h. ago Anthropic’s Claude restrictions put overseas AI tools backed by China in limbo

An abrupt decision by American artificial intelligence firm Anthropic to restrict service to Chinese-owned entities anywhere in the world has cast uncertainty over some Claude-dependent overseas tools backed by China’s tech giants. After Anthropic’s notice on Friday that it would upgrade access restrictions to entities “more than 50 per cent owned by companies headquartered in unsupported regions” such as China, regardless of where they are, Chinese users have fretted over whether they could...

Politics

6 h. ago What did 3 new PLA units at WWII parade say about China’s hi

China’s grand military parade highlighting new space, cyber and information warfare branches underscored the country’s push to weave advanced technologies into its combat strategy, according to analysts. In a show of military strength and modernisation, Wednesday’s parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II unveiled the People’s Liberation Army’s most advanced weaponry and its latest command structure reforms. The spectacle featured formations not just from...

Events

6 h. ago China criticises Canadian and Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait

China criticises Canadian and Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait  Reuters

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6 h. ago US, Canada, UK, Argentina, Spain, France, Germany, China, and Chile Lead Record

US, Canada, UK, Argentina, Spain, France, Germany, China, and Chile Lead Record-Breaking Air Tourism Surge in Mexico Driving Massive Tourism Revenue and Expanding International Market Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

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7 h. ago China's new radar resists jamming, adjusts frequency, beam direction

China's new radar resists jamming, adjusts frequency, beam direction  Interesting Engineering

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9 h. ago World expects more Chinese films to present modern China: experts at Venice Film Festival

World expects more Chinese films to present modern China: experts at Venice Film Festival  Xinhua

Culture

9 h. ago SCO Summit Highlights China’s Challenge to U.S. Power in Asia

SCO Summit Highlights China’s Challenge to U.S. Power in Asia  Left Voice

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9 h. ago China's Xin Zhilei Wins Best Actress Award At Venice Film Festival

China's Xin Zhilei Wins Best Actress Award At Venice Film Festival  Barron's

Culture

10 h. ago Dutch Bros And FTSE China Bull 3x ETF Lead The Bull Strangle Watch List For This Week

Dutch Bros And FTSE China Bull 3x ETF Lead The Bull Strangle Watch List For This Week  Barchart.com

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