38 m. ago China holds ‘routine patrol’ in South China Sea as it warns Philippines

The Chinese military has carried out a “routine patrol” in the disputed South China Sea, the second such operation in less than two weeks, while cautioning the Philippines against stirring up tensions. Conducted on Friday and Saturday, the latest patrol came just days after Beijing announced plans to establish a national nature reserve at the contested Scarborough Shoal, which it calls Huangyan Island and Manila calls Panatag Shoal. “We sternly warn the Philippine side to immediately stop...

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96 m. ago Hong Kong can use role in Xinjiang’s legal services as belt and road ‘bridge’

Hong Kong can use its role in Xinjiang’s legal services as a “bridge” to connect with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok has said at the end of a visit to the autonomous mainland Chinese region to promote the city’s legal system. Lam on Sunday concluded a four-day visit to Urumqi, the region’s capital, where he met with high-level government and party officials, representatives from Xinjiang’s legal and business sectors, as well as the Xinjiang...

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2 h. ago 'China doesn’t plot wars': Chinese foreign minister takes jibe at Trump

'China doesn’t plot wars': Chinese foreign minister takes jibe at Trump  WION

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2 h. ago What will China’s travel warnings about the Philippines mean for business ties?

China has issued four travel advisories warning of risks in the Philippines since April, with analysts saying that two-way trade, investment and higher education exchanges could slow if they are heeded by Chinese citizens. The latest notice, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30, described public security in the Philippines as “unstable” with “numerous crimes targeting Chinese citizens”. A similar advisory went out on April 1, and the Ministry of Education issued warnings in...

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2 h. ago Dying Chinese man leaves savings to ex, sends farewell love letter despite break

A dying man in China left his savings to his ailing ex-girlfriend, along with a heartfelt farewell letter that touched the hearts of many online. The 22-year-old Hu Xinyao, from Chongqing in southwestern China, had been battling a vascular disease for eight years, which progressively led to kidney failure. Last year, Hu met Xiao through a mutual friend, according to the mainland media outlet Ziniu News. Xiao, an auxiliary police officer from Inner Mongolia, was known for his gentle, introverted...

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2 h. ago Chinese carmakers told to improve locking devices for UK market

Chinese carmakers told to improve locking devices for UK market  The Guardian

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4 h. ago US, Chinese officials to launch talks in Spain on trade irritants, TikTok deadline

US, Chinese officials to launch talks in Spain on trade irritants, TikTok deadline  Reuters

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4 h. ago China says TikTok’s continued US operation a must for trade talks progress

China said TikTok’s continued operation in the United States would be a prerequisite for any progress when trade negotiators open a new round of the coming Sino-US talks in Madrid. China emphasised its openness to dialogue with the US on trade issues, but said Washington must adhere to principles and provide “open, fair, non-discriminatory conditions” for Chinese enterprises, including the Chinese-owned short-video platform. “If the US insists on harming the legitimate interests of Chinese...

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4 h. ago 2 agencies in Hong Kong help mainland Chinese talent secure visas via sham jobs

At least two employment agencies offer allegedly bogus jobs to mainland Chinese talent in Hong Kong to help them secure visa renewals for a fee of up to 500,000 yuan (US$70,200), the Post has found, amid a peak period of visa expirations under the government’s top talent scheme. Tactics deployed by the agencies included offering employment contracts and payslips without requiring actual work, as well as fabricating evidence of meetings – all designed to help mainlanders extend their stay in Hong...

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6 h. ago South Korea’s ban on foreign homebuyers to cool Seoul prices, Chinese spending

South Korea’s new restrictions on foreign homebuyers are likely to cool housing prices in Seoul and neighbouring cities, according to property agents, following a surge in the number of buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong who bought homes in the middle and high-end segments of the market. Hongkongers and mainland Chinese had acquired 96,955 properties in South Korea as of May, a 78.5 per cent increase from the 54,320 real estate assets that they owned in 2020, according to a report by The...

Economics

7 h. ago Singapore woman rejects ‘rude’ date at hawker centre, sparks dating standards debate

A Singaporean influencer claimed she rejected a man because he suggested going to a hawker centre for their first date, sparking a debate about dating standards online. The woman, who has 38,000 followers on a social media platform, posted a screenshot of her conversation with the man, in which he proposed they meet at Lau Pa Sat, an open-air complex featuring affordable food vendors commonly found in Singapore. The woman, identified by her username @naomiblackk, expressed her offence in their...

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15 h. ago Morocco Receives 723 Chinese Yutong Buses Ahead of AFCON 2025

Morocco Receives 723 Chinese Yutong Buses Ahead of AFCON 2025  Morocco World News

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17 h. ago Mainland China plans to defeat Taiwan’s most advanced weapons

A popular mainland Chinese military magazine has detailed plans to counter Taiwan’s most advanced weapons in a conflict – including its newly acquired US-made Himars multiple rocket launcher – a weapon it says does not change the battlefield. Ordnance Science and Technology published an analysis article in August that focused on the performance of three weapons showcased by Taiwan during the annual Han Kuang military exercises – and potential countermeasures that could be used by the People’s...

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19 h. ago China opposes US sanctions on Chinese entities: commerce ministry

China opposes US sanctions on Chinese entities: commerce ministry  China Daily - Global Edition

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19 h. ago China warns against ‘unilateral actions’ as US pushes tariffs over Russian oil

Beijing has warned against “unilateral actions” targeting Chinese interests, as the US intensifies pressure on Western allies to impose steep tariffs on China and India for allegedly “enabling” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by continuing to buy Russian oil. US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Nato members on Saturday, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and jointly impose major sanctions on Russia to help end its war in Ukraine. Trump also proposed that Nato collectively impose 50 per...

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20 h. ago Charlie Kirk, US political violence – and what it looks like from China

Shock, disbelief and sympathy. Those were just some of the reactions Chinese social media users expressed in the aftermath of two murders in a politically polarised United States. The most recent of the two was the high-profile shooting of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk on September 10. Kirk was a familiar figure to many younger Chinese, with his videos shared on Chinese social media accounts in recent years. The second incident was the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna...

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21 h. ago FOCUS | Remains of 30 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland

FOCUS | Remains of 30 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland  Xinhua

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22 h. ago How China’s space station became a film frontier – and Liu Cixin’s inspiration

A new Chinese documentary is giving the public an ultra high definition look at life in space – and capturing the imagination of fans, including award-winning science fiction writer Liu Cixin. Shenzhou 13 is the first production to be shot in space on a format known as 8K and was filmed by the crew on China’s space station. It was released nationwide on September 5, with Liu, the Hugo Award-winning author of the science fiction trilogy The Three-body Problem, among those at the premiere. “What...

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23 h. ago Chinese Autos Steal Munich Spotlight, But BMW, Mercedes Fight Back

Chinese Autos Steal Munich Spotlight, But BMW, Mercedes Fight Back  Forbes

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23 h. ago Letter: US must sanction brutal Chinese practice of organ harvesting

Letter: US must sanction brutal Chinese practice of organ harvesting  Knoxville News Sentinel

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