China rolls out measures to boost Taiwan exchanges after Xi-KMT meeting
Angelica N. Hall China has introduced new policies to boost exchanges with Taiwan following a meeting between President Xi Jinping and…
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Vietnam’s party chief To Lam wins presidency in unanimous vote
Vivien Bernardino Vietnam's newly minted legislature elected To Lam as state president for the next five years on Tuesday.
Qingming Festival: Honouring China’s fallen amid holiday travel surge
China opened the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, on Sunday with nationwide tributes to fallen heroes.
Japanese lawmaker hit with China sanctions after visits to Taiwan
The Chinese government has imposed sanctions on a Japanese lawmaker over his visits to Taiwan, escalating diplomatic tensions…
Car and truck carrier market to cool amid overcapacity driven by Chinese supply
Mary Mae Balasanos Pure car and truck (PCTC) contractual activity fell to lowest levels in years as the Chinese market has…
Factory error turns ‘crying horse’ plushie into viral hit
Ciara Mina The viral plush toy, nicknamed "Kuku Ma," which means "crying horse" in Chinese, was supposed to be a…
China bans Tesla-style retractable door handles in EVs over safety concerns
Adam Peaker Citing safety concerns, all new electric cars in China will no longer be allowed to feature Tesla-style retractable…
China issues travel warning amid row with Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
The Chinese government has issued a travel warning, telling their citizens not to visit Japan due to security…
Chinese couples can now tie the knot in Shanghai nightclub
INS Land nightclub has partnered with Shanghai’s Huangpu District Civil Affairs Bureau to offer marriage registration and appointments…
Starbucks to sell stake in China business for $4 billion
Zdravko Yazhikov Starbucks announced on November 3 that it would sell a majority stake in its Chinese business to investment…
US calls for ASEAN unity against Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has slammed China for what he described as “intimidation, harassment, and illegal…
China’s Shenzhou-21 mission blends astronautics and rodent research
Maybelene Marcelino China's Shenzhou-21 mission is poised for launch, carrying a unique ensemble of space travellers: experienced astronauts and pioneering…
China’s dominance in rare earths supply chain pressures US to catch up
James Mario Ajero As the spectre of tariffs and border wars shadows regions around the world, access to critical minerals has…
Philippines vs. China: Fiery debate over South China Sea at 80th UNGA
Elan Castanares The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week 2025 saw a tense and highly charged exchange between the…
China raises curtain for ‘largest-ever’ SCO Summit
Jacinth Banite State leaders, alongside top officials of international organisations gather in northern Tianjin City, China on August 31 for…
Report: Vietnam accelerates island-building in disputed South China Sea
Vietnam appears to have accelerated construction of artificial islands in the Spratly Islands since the beginning of the…
UK delays decision on China’s ‘mega-embassy’ in London
Planning approval for what would be the largest embassy in Europe has been put on hold by housing…
World Humanoid Robot Games sees AI and robotics take on sports in Beijing
Wendellyn Mateo From writing emails to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by the grasp of their…
Two Chinese ships collide after tailing Philippine patrol boat in South China Sea
A cat-and-mouse incident in the South China Sea resulted in a bizarre collision between two Chinese vessels while…
Sports news: Chinese city of Chengdu prepares to host 2025 World Games
John Boston Over 4,000 athletes have descended on the Chinese city of Chengdu ahead of the 12th edition of the…
Iran pivots to China in the aftermath of ‘Twelve Day War’
A major geopolitical recalibration is looming in the Middle East as Iran seeks new, reliable partners after Russia…
‘Cool China’: Chinese soft power experiencing ‘DeepSeek moment’
Beijing is enjoying a rise in soft power and global cultural influence in 2025 thanks to the success…
€70bn funding announcement for Europe’s lagging tech industry
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced €70 billion in funding to support start-ups and tech companies by…
Shenzhou-20: China reaches for the stars in new space launch
China is no stranger to dreams of taking flight beyond the skies, but unlike many who merely dream,…