18 m. ago Viral tour site in China’s Dunhuang that resembles magical cave is a public toilet

A newly renovated public toilet at the famous Chinese tourist site of Dunhuang has unexpectedly gone viral online. The unlikely surge in popularity comes after the public convenience was transformed from a utilitarian facility into a cultural space. It has become such a must-see that visitors have expressed a desire to wear a traditional Hanfu outfit to explore it. Dunhuang means “grand and prosperous” in Chinese. The site is located in northwestern Gansu province and was once a major stop along...

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2 h. ago 'In Europe to stay': Chinese carmakers steal a leaf from VW's playbook

'In Europe to stay': Chinese carmakers steal a leaf from VW's playbook  Reuters

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3 h. ago Cloud bookings reach US$455 billion, driven by AI demand and major tech deals

Oracle surged to a record high in extended trading after the company posted a major increase in bookings and gave an aggressive outlook for its cloud infrastructure business. Known for its database software, Oracle has recently found success in the competitive cloud computing market. Earlier this summer, it signed an unprecedented commitment with OpenAI for 4.5 gigawatts of data centre capacity – enough energy to power millions of American homes. It also counts companies such as ByteDance’s...

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4 h. ago China’s new Mandarin rules set to ramp up ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Mandarin – both the spoken and written language – among minorities. The draft “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, submitted to China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, is “an urgent requirement to foster a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation and advance the construction of a...

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4 h. ago Beijing to roll out rules on Chinese language use in ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Chinese – both the spoken and written language – among minority groups. The draft “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, submitted to China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, is “an urgent requirement to foster a strong sense of community among the Chinese nation and advance the construction of a...

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4 h. ago US chip designer Synopsys tumbles as tech tensions hit Chinese sales

Shares of chip-design software maker Synopsys plummeted in extended trading after warning that US export restrictions are contributing to a slowdown in China, the largest market for semiconductors. As part of the company’s quarterly report on Tuesday, CEO Sassine Ghazi said that a push to develop its own intellectual property (IP) was not achieving the desired results – partly because of the challenges in China. Ghazi said he would be refocusing resources on other areas and was reducing the...

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4 h. ago Chinese consumer prices slip back into decline amid deflationary pressures

China’s consumer prices slipped back into decline in August, highlighting persistent deflationary pressures, while a narrower drop in factory-gate prices suggested Beijing’s “anti-involution” campaign may be starting to take hold. The national consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, fell 0.4 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The reading fell short of market expectations after a poll by financial provider...

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4 h. ago Breaking | Chinese consumer prices slip back into decline amid deflationary pressures

Breaking | Chinese consumer prices slip back into decline amid deflationary pressures  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago Developing | Chinese consumer prices slip back into decline amid deflationary pressures

Developing | Chinese consumer prices slip back into decline amid deflationary pressures  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago BIRDSELL: Why New Hampshire Can’t Ignore the Risks of Chinese Land Purchases

BIRDSELL: Why New Hampshire Can’t Ignore the Risks of Chinese Land Purchases  NH Journal

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5 h. ago What’s working in Hong Kong’s talent scheme and what needs tweaking?

With Hong Kong leader John Lee set to deliver his annual policy address on September 17, the Post examines key topics the chief executive is expected to focus on, including a mega infrastructure project near the border, new economic drivers and livelihood issues. In the fourth of a seven-part series, Willa Wu gives an update on the city’s talent schemes and examines how they can be refined to match Hong Kong’s economic needs. Zhang Jun* had a bittersweet moment when he renewed his visa under...

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7 h. ago Chinese Insurers’ Stock Buying Bolsters Case for Slow Bull Run

Chinese Insurers’ Stock Buying Bolsters Case for Slow Bull Run  Bloomberg.com

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7 h. ago Synopsys Plunges After Trade War Weighs on Its Chinese Sales

Synopsys Plunges After Trade War Weighs on Its Chinese Sales  Bloomberg.com

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8 h. ago Europeans Would Rather Buy A Chinese Car Than An American One: Study

Europeans Would Rather Buy A Chinese Car Than An American One: Study  InsideEVs

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8 h. ago Europeans Would Rather Buy Chinese Cars Than American Ones: Study

Europeans Would Rather Buy Chinese Cars Than American Ones: Study  InsideEVs

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8 h. ago Together, we can build a future for Hong Kong where every life is valued

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a vital global call to action that unites communities worldwide – including individuals, organisations and those with lived experience – to initiate crucial conversations and reaffirm our collective role in preventing suicide. This day is aligned with the 2024-2026 triennial theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, which urges us to challenge the stigma and misconceptions that too often silence those in need. Although this essential work...

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9 h. ago Beyond Putin and Xi’s Bromance, Chinese Culture Creeps Into Daily Life in Russia

Beyond Putin and Xi’s Bromance, Chinese Culture Creeps Into Daily Life in Russia  The Moscow Times

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9 h. ago Lakers star LeBron James did not write article that carried his name in Chinese paper: Sources

Lakers star LeBron James did not write article that carried his name in Chinese paper: Sources  The New York Times

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10 h. ago Easing Chinese EV tariffs on the table, federal ag minister says

Easing Chinese EV tariffs on the table, federal ag minister says  CBC

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13 h. ago Hong Kong’s first traditional Chinese medicine hospital set to open in December

Hong Kong’s first traditional Chinese medicine hospital will start operating in December, with the city’s health chief expecting it to play a central role in the industry’s development regionally and nationally. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said on Tuesday that he hoped the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong would be a “bridgehead” for the sector’s march overseas. The University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Baptist University signed collaborative...

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