4 h. ago Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability

When US President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos eventually calms, its long-lasting consequences will significantly affect the area just south of China and east of India – Southeast Asia – and its organisational bloc, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Trump’s focus on protectionism is likely to replace uniform tariffs with varying import taxes for different countries. This shift could create divisive and harmful effects for Southeast Asia and Asean, which are interchangeable but...

Economics

10 h. ago Viral: What is the 'Beijing Bikini' phenomenon in China and why is it trending on social media

Viral: What is the 'Beijing Bikini' phenomenon in China and why is it trending on social media  Times of India

Politics

12 h. ago Beijing ready to play a 'constructive role': Chinese FM talks to Israel, Iran counterparts; affirms suppo

Beijing ready to play a 'constructive role': Chinese FM talks to Israel, Iran counterparts; affirms suppo  Times of India

Politics

14 h. ago 2025 Beijing CBD Forum highlights global confidence in China's economic growth

2025 Beijing CBD Forum highlights global confidence in China's economic growth  bastillepost.com

Economics

14 h. ago Surgeon Performs Remote Surgery on a Patient in Beijing While Being 8000 km Away in Rome

Surgeon Performs Remote Surgery on a Patient in Beijing While Being 8000 km Away in Rome  Knewz

Science

14 h. ago CSL Roundup: Beijing remains unbeaten, Shenzhen upsets Shenhua

CSL Roundup: Beijing remains unbeaten, Shenzhen upsets Shenhua  Xinhua

Politics

16 h. ago What next for He Jiankui, the human gene editor locked in limbo?

He Jiankui looked a little tired and worn as he contemplated his future. With no home and no institution to host his research, the 41-year-old biophysicist and self-proclaimed “pioneer of gene editing” was weighing up what to do next while staying at an upmarket hotel in Beijing late last month. He, who caused a global uproar in 2018 with his announcement of the world’s first gene-edited babies, planned to move to the United States to continue his research into gene-editing embryos to combat...

Politics

18 h. ago “China Is Already There”: Shocking Lunar Strategy Exposes How Beijing Plans to Dominate Space and Rewire Global Power Structures

“China Is Already There”: Shocking Lunar Strategy Exposes How Beijing Plans to Dominate Space and Rewire Global Power Structures  Sustainability Times

Events

22 h. ago Time for a recharge: Beijing to launch first AI robot '4S store'

Time for a recharge: Beijing to launch first AI robot '4S store'  Cybernews

Politics

22 h. ago China scenic site seeks dancing ‘savages’ for US$70 daily, requires eating raw food

A top natural scenic spot in central China has come under the spotlight for hiring people to pose as savages for tourists, and paying them 500 yuan (US$70) a day to do so. Since Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei province began recruiting on June 7 about 10,000 people have applied for the job, the scenic zone’s management company told the Beijing News on June 9. Included in the Unesco World Heritage List, the Shennongjia tour zone features primeval ecology, rich biodiversity and...

Politics

23 h. ago Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum holds Cultural and Natural Heritage Day event

Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum holds Cultural and Natural Heritage Day event  Global Times

Culture

23 h. ago Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines

The crossing of a US-designated island chain in the Western Pacific by a Chinese carrier group marks an increase in Beijing’s “operational tempo” that the Philippines should pay heed to, observers say. They warn, however, that a “delicate balance” should still be maintained to avoid any escalation amid calls for vigilance. Regional governments such as Japan and Taiwan have advised increased caution, and a former official in the Joe Biden administration has suggested formalising the so-called...

Events

23 h. ago Hong Kong’s mediation centre open to developed nations, Western countries

Western and developed countries are welcome to use services offered by Hong Kong’s newly established global mediation centre, a senior official has said, dismissing concerns over the institute’s founding members being primarily developing nations. Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan on Saturday also addressed the possible direct competition with other dispute resolution hubs, including Singapore, outlining Hong Kong’s distinct advantages such as its “one country, two systems”...

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Probe under way on whether Beijing will take over collusion case in Hong Kong’

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong conducted its first publicly known joint operation with the city’s police to determine whether a suspected collusion case is complex to the extent that it requires mainland China to take over, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Saturday that no arrests had been made so far, adding it would require the central government’s approval if the case were to be handed over. His remarks were made after the...

Politics

25 h. ago Authorities still studying if Hong Kong collusion case needs to be handled by Beijing

Beijing and Hong Kong are investigating the complexity of a suspected collusion case to determine whether mainland China needs to take over, security minister has said, in what may become a precedent for the central government to exercise its jurisdiction over such matters. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Saturday that authorities were gathering information to ascertain if Article 55 of the national security law, which applies to complicated and severe cases, should be...

Events

26 h. ago Beat the Heat With These Pools, Water Parks & Pool Parties in Beijing

Beat the Heat With These Pools, Water Parks & Pool Parties in Beijing  the Beijinger

Politics

29 h. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

Politics

29 h. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on countering China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

Politics

29 h. ago Journey through 700 years of history on Beijing Central Axis

Journey through 700 years of history on Beijing Central Axis  Xinhua

Politics

29 h. ago China and India Agree to Resume Direct Flights and Resolve Trade Issues, Surging Bilateral Relations and Travel Between Mumbai, Delhi, Beijing, and Shanghai

China and India Agree to Resume Direct Flights and Resolve Trade Issues, Surging Bilateral Relations and Travel Between Mumbai, Delhi, Beijing, and Shanghai  Travel And Tour World

Transport