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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2 h. 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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2 h. 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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3 h. 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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3 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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4 h. ago ‘He destroyed me’: Nick Kyrgios reveals how his Beijing revenge plot involved forging Rafa Nadal’s signature on hotel bills

‘He destroyed me’: Nick Kyrgios reveals how his Beijing revenge plot involved forging Rafa Nadal’s signature on hotel bills  The Indian Express

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4 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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5 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 Sack of bones, Duterte drug war add to growing Philippine cock fighters mystery

Three sacks weighted with sandbags recovered from the depths of a Philippine volcanic crater lake have added a dramatic new twist to the chilling case of at least 34 missing cock fighters, bolstering claims by a whistle-blower that the killings were orchestrated by a gambling tycoon with powerful political and police connections. The first sack, pulled from the murky waters of Taal Lake on Thursday, contained charred bones, according to the Department of Justice. Forensic tests have yet to...

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6 h. ago Japan woman faces terminal cancer, opens cafe, hires disabled staff to spread hope

A Japanese woman with terminal cancer opened a café in her final days to offer disabled people both work and hope. Yukie Inoue, 54, was diagnosed with Stage Four cervical cancer in April 2022. The cancer quickly spread to her lymph nodes and bones. The doctor informed her that it was too late for radiotherapy or surgery and estimated she had only 18 months left to live. Nonetheless, Inoue chose to fight her cancer positively, contemplating the meaning of life: “How should I live the time I have...

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6 h. ago Japan woman with terminal cancer opens cafe, hires disabled staff to spread hope

A Japanese woman with terminal cancer opened a café in her final days to offer disabled people both work and hope. Yukie Inoue, 54, was diagnosed with Stage Four cervical cancer in April 2022. The cancer quickly spread to her lymph nodes and bones. The doctor informed her that it was too late for radiotherapy or surgery and estimated she had only 18 months left to live. Nonetheless, Inoue chose to fight her cancer positively, contemplating the meaning of life: “How should I live the time I have...

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7 h. ago riverside house's geometric concrete volumes by xiān architects pop up in rural beijing

riverside house's geometric concrete volumes by xiān architects pop up in rural beijing  Designboom

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7 h. ago Naked dancing, ‘holy baths’: Malaysian police investigate Muslim family motivational event

Malaysian police are investigating a complaint about deviant activities such as naked dancing and “holy cleansing baths” being performed during a family motivational event. Police said the report was filed at the end of February over an incident that was held at a convention centre in Shah Alam, a predominantly Malay-Muslim enclave about 30km (19 miles) from the capital of Kuala Lumpur, last September. “We have called in the wife of the complainant as well as other participants of the event for...

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8 h. ago Beijing holds Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting

Beijing holds Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting  MSN

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9 h. ago Hang Seng Index News: Markets Eye 25,000 as Beijing Unveils Fresh Stimulus – Weekly Recap

Hang Seng Index News: Markets Eye 25,000 as Beijing Unveils Fresh Stimulus – Weekly Recap  FXEmpire

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9 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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9 h. ago Chinese law firms in ‘pivotal moment’ as they answer the call to go global

Chinese lawyers are making inroads into the global legal services market in response to growing demand from their compatriots abroad and a push from Beijing. They say that as more Chinese companies expand their footprint overseas many prefer to get legal support from Chinese lawyers and have more trust in them, but winning over clients from elsewhere is a challenge at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. Beijing has been pressing for more legal professionals to offer their services abroad to...

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11 h. ago Chinese man spikes colleague’s drink with ‘truth serum’ to steal work plan, jailed

An employee in China shocked many by spiking a colleague’s drink with a “truth serum” on three separate occasions in an attempt to steal his work plan. The scheme began when a man surnamed Li, from Shanghai, came across a so-called “truth serum” during a business trip. The seller claimed, “Just a few drops will make people tell the truth.” This intrigued Li, motivating him to test its effects. Although it remains unclear what type of company Li worked for and the significance of the work plans,...

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12 h. ago Wang Yi reiterates Beijing’s rejection of South China Sea ruling

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi restated Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling on Friday, on the eve of the ruling’s ninth anniversary, amid renewed tensions and growing speculation about a potential second legal challenge. Calling the decision a “farce”, Wang said the case, brought by the Philippines against China’s South China Sea claims and ruled on by a tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, was “orchestrated and manipulated by external...

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12 h. ago Wang Yi dismisses South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ ahead of ninth anniversary

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi restated Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling on Friday, on the eve of the ruling’s ninth anniversary, amid renewed tensions and growing speculation about a potential second legal challenge. Calling the decision a “farce”, Wang said the case, brought by the Philippines against China’s South China Sea claims and ruled on by a tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, was “orchestrated and manipulated by external...

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