42 m. ago Bill to block Chinese student visas is introduced in US Congress

Republican legislation is opposed by some Democrats for its broad application: ‘security must be achieved with a scalpel, not a bludgeon’.

Politics

1 hour ago Chinese stocks move higher as Beijing moves to boost economy

Chinese stocks move higher as Beijing moves to boost economy  MSN

Politics

3 h. ago Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week

Map Shows US and Chinese Aircraft Carriers in Pacific This Week  Newsweek

Transport

3 h. ago ‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law but candidates in China are weighing their options.

Politics

4 h. ago Tiangong astronauts experiment with AI robot and more to kick off busy year for Chinese human spaceflight (video)

Tiangong astronauts experiment with AI robot and more to kick off busy year for Chinese human spaceflight (video)  Space.com

Technology

6 h. ago Niger: Military Junta Expels Chinese Oil Executives, Shuts Down Beijing

Niger: Military Junta Expels Chinese Oil Executives, Shuts Down Beijing-Built Hotel  Agenzia Nova

Events

6 h. ago China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka

The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.

Events

6 h. ago Vietnam boosts China’s aviation ambitions with C909 deal move

Hanoi is reportedly paving the way to approve the country’s first deal to lease Chinese-made civilian aircraft.

Politics

8 h. ago 4 China fun, dangerous festivals celebrate culture – climbing knife ladder, frog dancing

From risky blade climbing to legalised thievery, China’s cultural diversity makes the country home to numerous strange festivals.

Culture

8 h. ago 4 fun, dangerous festivals in China– climbing knife ladder, frog dancing

From risky blade climbing to legalised thievery, China’s cultural diversity makes the country home to numerous strange festivals.

Culture

9 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to accept popular mainland Chinese payment card from next week

Mainland Chinese visitors will be able to pay for most MTR trips by tapping China T-Union Card, which is used in over 300 cities across the border.

Politics

9 h. ago Biohybrid robots at the gym? It might make them stronger, Chinese study finds

Researchers built a bot with living tissue. Electrical and mechanical ‘training’ during growth nearly doubled muscle contraction strength.

Politics

9 h. ago British couple attacked in Thailand found guilty of injuring neighbours: ‘horrible ordeal’

The Byrnes, from Middlesbrough, were handed a suspended jail term and fine despite being beaten up in property dispute.

Events

9 h. ago Chinese team wins award for AI booster that may help counter US chip ban

The Mooncake platform increases efficiency and could, as a result, help reduce dependency on graphics processing units such as Nvidia’s.

Events

10 h. ago Iranian officals meet Chinese and Russian counterparts in Beijing

Iranian officals meet Chinese and Russian counterparts in Beijing  WEKU

Politics

10 h. ago Hong Kong health chief confirms patients may pay separate fees for scans like MRI

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says separate fees will be part of ‘significant’ reforms to healthcare subsidy model.

Science

10 h. ago Hong Kong health chief confirms patients may pay separate fees for scans like MRIs

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says hospitalised patients and those visiting emergency rooms would be excluded from proposed move.

Science

11 h. ago Chinese cities call for bids to dismantle makeshift Covid hospitals and recycle materials

Auction inventories list containers, air conditioners, fire extinguishers, beds and computers: media outlet.

Science

12 h. ago Exclusive: China state firms curb Russian oil imports on sanctions risks, sources say

Exclusive: China state firms curb Russian oil imports on sanctions risks, sources say  Reuters

Events

12 h. ago 5 celebrity cats amaze fans – Thai chic model, China ‘badass’ feline, Hawaii surfing kitty

The felines show remarkable adaptability, resilience, and survival strength to entertain, inspire those who meet them.

Politics