7 m. ago China couple yearning for son have 9 girls, all named with character ‘di’, hoping for a boy

Many Chinese couples believe son can support them in old age, viewing daughter as akin to water that has been poured out when they marry.

Politics

52 m. ago German Wine Queen competition could crown first king as it opens to men after 80 years

Since 1949, only women have been allowed to compete in an annual contest that crowns ambassadors for Germany’s wine industry. Not any more.

Politics

66 m. ago Chinese engineer gets death penalty for selling state secrets to foreign spy agencies

Former assistant engineer had copied classified documents when he was working at a research institute, Ministry of State Security says.

Events

2 h. ago Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia  Al Jazeera English

Politics

4 h. ago Japan love motel converts to funeral home, spurs birth rate, ageing population debate

Japan sees slump in number of places of ‘privacy and comfort’, some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth.

Politics

4 h. ago Backlash brews in Malaysia over Chagee app’s South China Sea map used by Beijing

Irate consumers spur boycott calls after Chinese tea chain’s app prominently displayed the controversial nine-dash line.

Politics

7 h. ago BofA Warns of Chinese Stock Correction ‘Soon’ in 2015 Repeat

BofA Warns of Chinese Stock Correction ‘Soon’ in 2015 Repeat  Bloomberg

Events

9 h. ago Chinese pet cloning industry charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to their pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate their dead ‘fur babies’.

Politics

9 h. ago Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to their pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate their dead ‘fur babies’.

Politics

10 h. ago Chinese Animation Powers Imax Growth as ‘Ne Zha 2’ Redefines Box Office Potential

Chinese Animation Powers Imax Growth as ‘Ne Zha 2’ Redefines Box Office Potential  Variety

Politics

10 h. ago Ketchup? Ramen? Adobo? Thank Chinese food culture for these and more

Ketchup? Ramen? Adobo? Thank Chinese food culture for these and more  South China Morning Post

Politics

13 h. ago 1,092 feet of unstoppable might – This Chinese aircraft carrier eclipses all naval rivals with its unmatched advantage

1,092 feet of unstoppable might – This Chinese aircraft carrier eclipses all naval rivals with its unmatched advantage  Sustainability Times

Transport

17 h. ago Tesla stock falls again as Chinese rivals BYD, Xiaomi, and XPeng announce new updates

Tesla stock falls again as Chinese rivals BYD, Xiaomi, and XPeng announce new updates  Yahoo Finance

Politics

18 h. ago Bill to ban all Chinese nationals from receiving US student visas causes alarm

Bill to ban all Chinese nationals from receiving US student visas causes alarm  Chemistry World

Events

21 h. ago Chinese institute offers ‘uncapped’ pay to researchers in chipmaking gear development

The generous terms reflect how China is sparing no effort to entice young talent to boost the nation’s capabilities in lithography systems.

Politics

21 h. ago 2025 Dunhuang Costume Culture and Innovative Design Exhibition kicks off in Beijing

2025 Dunhuang Costume Culture and Innovative Design Exhibition kicks off in Beijing  Global Times

Economics

22 h. ago Chinese robotics firm Shenzhen Dobot excites investors with US$27,500 humanoid

The Hong Kong-listed company has begun taking pre-orders for the robot, with mass production expected by mid-2025.

Economics

24 h. ago Chinese EV maker Nio and battery king CATL to join forces on swapping stations, technology

CATL, which is planning a US$5 billion Hong Kong share listing, will invest up to US$345.6 million in Nio.

Science

24 h. ago Chinese basin may have been a refuge during largest mass extinction. Do we need another?

Researchers say Turpan-Hami Basin in Xinjiang hosted diverse plant life throughout end-Permian mass extinction 252 million years ago.

Events

24 h. ago Chinese basin may have been a refuge in largest extinction. Do we need another?

Chinese basin may have been a refuge in largest extinction. Do we need another?  South China Morning Post

Events