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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54 m. ago 20 Hong Kong school pupils win top honours at 44th Student of the Year Awards

Twenty outstanding Hong Kong pupils received top honours at the 44th Student of the Year Awards, with a recipient from Diocesan Boys’ School winning the grand prize for driving positive change through STEAM innovations in robotics and education. The awards, organised by the South China Morning Post and sponsored solely by the Hong Kong Jockey Club with support from the Education Bureau, saw a record 840 nominations from 177 schools. This year’s theme, “Building Tomorrow: Growth Through Action,”...

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68 m. ago China, Egypt deepen ties as Beijing ups influence in bid to solve Mideast crises

Upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang recalled the enduring legacy of the ancient Silk Road, a centuries-old link that laid the groundwork for close trade and cultural exchanges between China and Egypt. That connection now thrives as China recreates the network through its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, attracting billions into Egypt’s infrastructure and various sectors. Chinese companies in Egypt have notably built Africa’s tallest...

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68 m. ago China healthcare graduate sells ice cream, upset alma mater forces clip removal

A woman in China who graduated from medical school and is now selling ice cream on the street has captivated mainland social media after alleging that her alma mater urged her to delete her videos because her story made it feel “embarrassed”. The woman, surnamed Li, graduated three years ago from the privately-run Zhongshan College of Dalian Medical University in Liaoning province, northeastern China, earning a bachelor’s degree in medical imaging. Her experience gained significant attention...

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68 m. ago China Could Beat US Back to the Moon, Former Astronaut Warns

China Could Beat US Back to the Moon, Former Astronaut Warns  Newsweek

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86 m. ago Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China

Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China  Xinhua

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2 h. ago Ancient Silk Road tombs in China join Unesco World Heritage list

The Western Xia Imperial Tombs in northwest China has been designated as a Unesco World Heritage site – a recognition of the site’s importance as a centre of cultural fusion and commercial activity on the ancient Silk Road. The group of burial sites, also known as the Xixia Imperial Tombs, officially received the designation from the United Nations cultural body on Friday, according to state news agency Xinhua. The site dates back to the Western Xia dynasty (1038–1227), which was ruled by the...

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2 h. ago We Visited a U.S. Outpost of China's Luckin Coffee. Here's What We Saw.

We Visited a U.S. Outpost of China's Luckin Coffee. Here's What We Saw.  Investopedia

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2 h. ago China, ASEAN to submit upgraded free trade deal to leaders in October, says China's foreign minister

China, ASEAN to submit upgraded free trade deal to leaders in October, says China's foreign minister  Reuters

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3 h. ago Chinese lead poisoning scandal sparks backlash, echoing earlier controversies

A lead poisoning scandal at a kindergarten in northwest China – and the local government’s attempt to cover up wrongdoing – has sparked public backlash, and observers say the case highlights a familiar pattern often seen in the wake of high-profile safety incidents. Liu Qifang, the father of a girl who attended the kindergarten at the centre of the scandal, received a phone call from an unknown caller last week, according to South Reviews magazine on Tuesday. The caller confirmed Liu’s identity,...

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3 h. ago Plunging pork and poultry prices put pressure on Chinese farmers

China’s major protein categories – from pork to poultry – fell into a severe state of oversupply in the first half of this year, with prices declining across the board and widespread losses throughout the supply chain. Analysts said weak end-market demand and high inventory levels are weighing heavily on the breeding sector, and that while marginal improvements are expected in the second half of the year, the overall scope for recovery remains limited. The trend highlights the fragility of...

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3 h. ago China ‘luckiest driver’ survives after truck balances on edge of collapsed bridge

Less than 10 days after a Chinese truck driver narrowly escaped a landslide that left his vehicle precariously balanced on a collapsed bridge, he returned to the disaster-stricken area to assist with relief efforts, moving many online. The 44-year-old driver from Jiangxi province, You Guochun, earned the title of “China’s luckiest driver” from the online community after miraculously surviving a landslide in southwestern Guizhou province. On that fateful day, incessant heavy rainfall triggered a...

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3 h. ago 3 arrested after Hong Kong car chase uncovers drugs, weapons

Hong Kong police have arrested three men, aged between 19 and 20, after a car chase in Tsim Sha Tsui, with officers discovering drugs and weapons inside the vehicle. The force said the private car driver had refused to cooperate with traffic enforcement and control division officers when stopped at Hillwood Road, adding that he fled towards Nathan Road and crashed into a taxi at Shun Yee Street while driving in the opposite direction. “After a verbal warning for people inside the vehicle to...

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5 h. ago ‘Caught off guard’: China’s garment makers cut out of US market as tariffs bite

‘Caught off guard’: China’s garment makers cut out of US market as tariffs bite  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago CGTN: Bridging dialogue: China promotes integration, mutual learning among civilizations

CGTN: Bridging dialogue: China promotes integration, mutual learning among civilizations  The Korea Herald

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6 h. ago Chinese foreign minister criticizes 'flawed' South China Sea ruling

Chinese foreign minister criticizes 'flawed' South China Sea ruling  chinadailyasia.com

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7 h. ago Why ‘uneasy alliance’ between tech titans and Maga may backfire in China rivalry

The “uneasy alliance” between America’s tech elite and Donald Trump’s populist right base could undermine the country’s competitiveness against China in the long run by cutting off talent and global markets, according to analysts. They also pointed to growing ties between the tech sector and the defence industry – including a new initiative enlisting senior tech executives to the Army Reserve – saying the “tech hawks” could step up threats against China. The political influence of tech leaders...

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7 h. ago China has a plan: Technological innovation to secure its place on the geopolitical stage

China has a plan: Technological innovation to secure its place on the geopolitical stage  EL PAÍS English

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7 h. ago In the Hills of Australia, Pacific Allies Are Training to Fight China

In the Hills of Australia, Pacific Allies Are Training to Fight China  The Wall Street Journal

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7 h. ago China's Foreign Minister's statement about not wanting Russia to be defeated in Ukraine contradicts Beijing's public statements

China's Foreign Minister's statement about not wanting Russia to be defeated in Ukraine contradicts Beijing's public statements - ISW  Українські Національні Новини

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