17 m. ago China’s ethnic affairs chief to take Communist Party helm in Xinjiang

A senior Chinese official with a background in water resources and ethnic affairs has been named as the new Communist Party boss of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. In a one-paragraph announcement on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua said the party’s Central Committee “recently decided” that Chen Xiaojiang would serve as party secretary of Xinjiang. The move might clear the path for Chen, one of the 300 or so members of the Central Committee, to be promoted within the party’s hierarchy, given...

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3 h. ago China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 29: Nio 3,790, Tesla 20,680, Xiaomi 9,090

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 29: Nio 3,790, Tesla 20,680, Xiaomi 9,090  CnEVPost

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4 h. ago China says ‘complicated’ boundary dispute with India will take time to resolve

China says ‘complicated’ boundary dispute with India will take time to resolve  Anadolu Ajansı

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4 h. ago China EV registrations in week 26: Nio 3,790, Xpeng 11,200, Tesla 20,680, BYD 78,570

China EV registrations in week 26: Nio 3,790, Xpeng 11,200, Tesla 20,680, BYD 78,570  CarNewsChina.com

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9 h. ago China’s coffee craze creates bottomless cup of rural cafes – can the buzz last?

She seldom visits the same suburban cafe twice. Asa Jin has her cuppa, takes in the view, snaps her share of pictures for social, and then considers which among the rising number of coffee shops she will visit next. “Most rural cafes are leaning into a trendy, influencer-driven vibe, but it’s not sustainable,” said the 37-year-old freelancer from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, explaining that many shops try to lure customers with “unique natural settings” – perfect for coffee-sipping social media...

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10 h. ago My Take | China’s rapid adoption of AI demands greater scrutiny of the social impact

My Take | China’s rapid adoption of AI demands greater scrutiny of the social impact  South China Morning Post

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14 h. ago Tesla takes a big step in China with new charging deployment

Tesla takes a big step in China with new charging deployment  Teslarati

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14 h. ago Luckin, China’s largest coffee chain, launches in NYC as it takes on Starbucks in home region

Luckin, China’s largest coffee chain, launches in NYC as it takes on Starbucks in home region  New York Post

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18 h. ago Take advantage of China’s new ‘transit visa’ to see its most charming water town

Take advantage of China’s new ‘transit visa’ to see its most charming water town  The Telegraph

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24 h. ago Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China

Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China  The New York Times

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25 h. ago Tesla’s V4 superchargers begin operation in China By Reuters

Tesla’s V4 superchargers begin operation in China By Reuters  Investing.com

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29 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly stealing HK$7,500 from beach campers

Police have arrested a man who allegedly stole about HK$7,500 (US$955) in cash from a camping tent at a Hong Kong beach before he was hit by a BMW car while trying to flee the scene. The force said that the money was allegedly taken from the handbags of two women who were camping with their friends at Golden Beach in Tuen Mun on Sunday night. The suspect dropped some of the money before he was knocked down by the car near the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club at about 8pm. The suspect, a...

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33 h. ago ‘Small wins don’t hide the truth’: Philippine tourism slumps amid Asean’s boom

A viral social media thread lamenting the Philippines’ seventh-place ranking for tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia has sparked soul-searching among Filipinos, who blame poor infrastructure, high costs and weak accessibility – even as experts say the country is quietly shifting towards a more sustainable, higher-value model of tourism. The online uproar began with a widely shared post by content creator Thea Tan, who wrote on social media earlier this month: “The Philippines has what other...

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44 h. ago My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable

My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable  South China Morning Post

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44 h. ago Hong Kong striving to create favourable environment for stablecoins: Paul Chan

Hong Kong authorities will strive to create a conducive environment for the wide-ranging application of stablecoins in a bid to provide practical help for businesses to resolve cross-border payment issues, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s efforts in applying fintech to resolve long-standing “pain points” such as slow and costly cross-border payments, highlighting new stablecoin laws set to take effect on August...

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45 h. ago How to score tickets for port call by Shandong aircraft carrier to Hong Kong

The Shandong aircraft carrier strike group will stop in Hong Kong from July 3 to 7 as part of the 28th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule. The visit marks the first time a PLA Navy aircraft carrier strike group has visited Hong Kong in eight years. The public can board the homegrown aircraft carrier, the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate. The Yan’an missile destroyer will also take part in the port call. The Post unpacks what you need to know about the...

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46 h. ago Chinese government documents reveal new vehicle that could take international markets by storm — here's what we know

Chinese government documents reveal new vehicle that could take international markets by storm — here's what we know  Yahoo! Autos

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51 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to ‘confront challenges’, shun complacency

Hong Kong’s leader has said his administration is committed to being a “reformer who confronts challenges rather than a complacent person who avoids improvement”, while pledging to seek change and explore new markets to take the city to new heights. In the latest video posted on his social media accounts on Sunday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also elaborated on the themes behind a series of videos marking each year of his administration, indicating a change in governance focus. The first of...

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51 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges team will ‘confront challenges’, shun complacency

Hong Kong’s leader has said he and his administration are committed to being “reformers who confront challenges, rather than those who complacently avoid improvement”, while pledging to pursue change and explore new markets to take the city to fresh heights. In a video posted on his social media accounts on Sunday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also elaborated on the themes behind a series of annual clips marking the anniversary of his administration and setting the tone for each coming year,...

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56 h. ago Chinese youth make sun protection masks from lotus leaves, ignite online hilarity

Young people in China have taken self-made sun protection to the next level with their latest innovation: full-face masks made from lotus leaves. People from southern Chinese provinces, such as Zhejiang, Sichuan and Fujian, are making their own sun protection masks with lotus leaves they pick from roadside ponds. Viral videos show them covering their faces with the giant leaves, which are at least twice the size of their faces, using hats or helmets with straps to wrap and tighten the...

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