3 h. ago Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs and Members of Other Ethnic or Religious Groups with Protection Concerns to China

Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs and Members of Other Ethnic or Religious Groups with Protection Concerns to China  Department of State

Events

5 h. ago Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week

Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week  Newsweek

Transport

6 h. ago Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing for crimes against humanity via video link

The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session via video link.

Events

7 h. ago Beijing casts shadow over CK Hutchison’s blockbuster port sale as national interest concerns raised

Beijing casts shadow over CK Hutchison’s blockbuster port sale as national interest concerns raised  Lloyd's List

Politics

8 h. ago Vietnam boosts China’s aviation ambitions with C909 deal move

Hanoi is reportedly paving the way to approve the country’s first deal to lease Chinese-made civilian aircraft.

Politics

9 h. ago China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West

China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West  The New York Times

Events

10 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

10 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

10 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank

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.

Politics

12 h. ago Zhao Leji calls for legal improvements to fight Taiwan independence, foreign forces

Mainland China’s No 3 official says country will step up determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan.

Politics

12 h. ago Mainland China calls for legal improvements to fight Taiwan independence, foreign forces

Country’s No 3 official Zhao Leji says it will step up determination to achieve reunification with Taiwan.

Politics

13 h. ago Philippines set for ‘more robust’ Balikatan joint drills, but no mention of Typhon

Similar to Balikatan 2024, this year’s drills will feature sinking exercises 12 nautical miles outside the Philippines’ territorial waters.

Politics

14 h. ago Chinese cities call for bids to dismantle makeshift Covid hospitals and recycle materials

Auction inventories list containers, air conditioners, fire extinguishers, beds and computers: media outlet.

Science

14 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

16 h. ago South Korea says Air Busan fire possibly caused by spare power bank

According to the interim probe into the January incident, the blaze may have started because insulation inside the battery had broken down.

Events

18 h. ago Hong Kong sets up task force after gastroenteritis outbreak on mainland study trips

Education chief Christine Choi urges schools to prioritise pupils’ safety, take preventive measures and stay informed about global epidemiology.

Politics

18 h. ago Hong Kong task force to look into gastroenteritis cases on mainland study trips

Education chief Christine Choi urges schools to prioritise pupils’ safety, take preventive measures and stay informed about global epidemiology.

Politics

19 h. ago How arrest of Philippines’ Duterte unfolded: ‘you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague’

The ex-president refused to be fingerprinted and his daughter hurled expletives at a police general during the 12-hour stand-off.

Events

30 h. ago Air China launches nonstop service from Beijing to Washington, D.C.

Air China launches nonstop service from Beijing to Washington, D.C.  Global Times

Politics

31 h. ago Putin not opposed to Ukraine ceasefire but has ‘serious questions’ for Trump

The Russian leader says he wants to speak with the US president, noting that his forces are working to push out Kyiv’s troops in Kursk.

Politics