55 m. ago China graduate honours dad at ceremony, dresses him in academic gown, moves many

A man in China has honoured his education-starved farmer father at his university graduation ceremony, moving the hearts of millions of mainland internet users. Yang Guozhong, 25, graduated from Guizhou Minzu University in Guiyang of Guizhou province, southwestern China, with a bachelor’s degree in June, Jiupai News reported. His father had hardly travelled before due to the cost and because he needed to attend to his crops and livestock. To convince his father to attend, Yang told him that his...

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79 m. ago Chinese fans bash ‘sore loser’ Zheng after Wimbledon exit, question her attitude

Chinese tennis fans made clear their disappointment after Zheng Qinwen crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round for the third straight year. The tournament’s fifth seed was beaten 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 by world No 81 Katerina Siniakova late on Tuesday – the second time in three years the Czech had knocked Zheng out in the opening round of the grass grand slam. Afterwards, many on Chinese social media rounded on the 22-year-old, questioning whether she truly belonged among the world’s best. “I feel...

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84 m. ago Fiji Says Would Not Welcome China Military Presence in Pacific

Fiji Says Would Not Welcome China Military Presence in Pacific  The Defense Post

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99 m. ago China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing | World News

China reacts to Dalai Lama’s remarks, says successor must be approved by Beijing | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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1 hour ago Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post

Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post  India TV News

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1 hour ago China’s aviation power bank ban catches travellers off guard

An emergency ban on some power banks imposed by China’s aviation regulator over the weekend caught travellers off guard, many of whom arrived at airports only to be told that such portable devices could not be taken onto their flights. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) began enforcing the strict ban on lithium-based power banks over safety risks on Saturday, two days after issuing the notice. The ban applies to devices without proper safety and quality certifications or those...

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1 hour ago Solar Industry Says Senate Plan Would Cede Production to China

Solar Industry Says Senate Plan Would Cede Production to China  The New York Times

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1 hour ago Chinese firms eye Hong Kong listings after mainland investors’ buying spree

A slew of mainland-listed Chinese technology companies are speeding up fundraising plans in Hong Kong to capitalise on the upbeat market sentiment. Hong Kong’s equity market has been buoyed by mainland investors’ record buying of HK$731.2 billion (US$93.1 billion) of stocks in the first half of the year, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) data and Bloomberg on Monday. The buying spree, driven by attractive valuations and a re-rating of China’s technology sector, has led to a...

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1 hour ago CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A slowing economy meets a fast future

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A slowing economy meets a fast future  CNBC

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2 h. ago China invites President Lee to attend diplomatically touchy Victory Day celebration in Beijing

China invites President Lee to attend diplomatically touchy Victory Day celebration in Beijing  Korea JoongAng Daily

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2 h. ago Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem

The global frenzy around China’s Labubu, the candy-coloured monster character with the mischievous smile adorning bags, desks, streets and social feeds worldwide, is often hailed as a triumph of Chinese soft power. But Labubu’s success reveals something deeper: the unmatched sophistication of China’s integrated platform economy. Pop Mart, Labubu’s retailer, started with a small shop in Beijing in 2010 but has leveraged China’s unique digital ecosystem in recent years to build a global...

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2 h. ago Opinion | Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem

Opinion | Labubu’s rise reflects hitmaker ability of China’s digital ecosystem  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Tesla Stock Rises Ahead of Delivery Numbers. China Sales Are a Worry for Musk.

Tesla Stock Rises Ahead of Delivery Numbers. China Sales Are a Worry for Musk.  Barron's

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2 h. ago Veteran medical administrator Libby Lee to lead Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority

Undersecretary for Health Libby Lee Ha-yun will head the Hospital Authority as the new chief executive from August, steering reforms of the city’s public hospitals. Authorities said on Wednesday that Lee, who previously served with the Hospital Authority’s senior management, would take over the new role after current chief executive Tony Ko Pat-sing stepped down when his term ends on July 31. Lee, who will leave her current post on July 14, was appointed for a term of three years for her new...

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2 h. ago Chinese FM responds to Israeli envoy’s remarks about China’s influence on Iran

Chinese FM responds to Israeli envoy’s remarks about China’s influence on Iran  Global Times

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2 h. ago BYD, Geely bank on big discounts to set record car sales, dent smaller rivals

China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) makers from BYD to Geely Auto sustained their strong sales last month as big price cuts lured new buyers, helping boost their market share and heaping pressure on smaller, unprofitable rivals. BYD, the world’s largest EV builder, delivered 382,585 vehicles in June for its best month this year, the Shenzhen-based company said in a filing on Tuesday. While deliveries were little changed from May, they jumped 12 per cent from a year earlier. Geely, China’s...

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2 h. ago Lafufu? Australian consumer watchdog warns of fake Labubu toys online

The soaring global popularity of Labubu has prompted Australia to sound a warning over knock-off monster toys flooding online platforms as scammers try to exploit the collectibles frenzy fuelled by social media and celebrity endorsements. The pointy-eared, sharp-toothed dolls – designed by Hong Kong artist Lung Ka-sing and sold by Beijing-based Pop Mart – have attained cult status, commanding eye-popping prices and sparking in-store chaos as fans from Sydney to Singapore and London line up for...

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3 h. ago China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn

China vs Dalai Lama: Beijing says govt to approve successor; claims name to come from golden urn  Times of India

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3 h. ago Asia Map Shows US Coast Guard Ships Given to China's Neighbors

Asia Map Shows US Coast Guard Ships Given to China's Neighbors  Newsweek

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3 h. ago The Dalai Lama signals China should stay out of divine succession process

The Dalai Lama signals China should stay out of divine succession process  NBC News

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