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Monthly Archives For August 2024
South China Sea: Beijing opens hardware store on disputed Woody Island
The new shop in the Paracel Islands is part of China’s push to expand civilian facilities and cement territorial claims in contested waters.
Hong Kong signs agreement with People’s Bank of China to enhance Faster Payment System
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signed an agreement with the Chinese central bank to promote cross-border linkages for the Faster Payment System (FPS), creating a framework for …
China probes official of state-run nuclear firm for suspected violations
SHANGHAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) – China’s anti-graft watchdog has launched a disciplinary investigation of Zuo Zuqing, the deputy director of state-run China National Nuclear Corp’s capital operational …
Frequent doping tests and suspicion cast a shadow over China’s Olympics swim team
A doping controversy has cast a shadow over Chinese swimmers at the Olympics and brought confrontation between the U.S. and global anti-doping authorities.
How Disney’s Deadpool Danced Around China’s Censors—Cocaine, F-Bombs and All
The raunchy superhero comedy ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ represents a new twist in the relationship between Hollywood and Beijing’s propaganda officials.
Five Missing in China’s Sichuan Province After Bridge Collapses
Five people are missing in China’s southwest Sichuan province after a bridge connecting two tunnels along a highway collapsed on Saturday amid flooding in the area, local government said in their …
China faces new controversy over doping in swimming at Paris Olympics
As the Paris Olympics continue, NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the ongoing controversy the Chinese Olympic swimming team is facing after another doping scandal at the Games.
China Seemingly Confirms a Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Game is Coming
A new batch of game import approvals in China seemingly confirms that a mobile game based on Final Fantasy 14 is reasonably far into development.
Global South applauds China’s reform benefits and future
“It’s very clear that China has entered a new era under President Xi Jinping,” said Mushahid Hussain Sayed, former chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Defense Committee.
Hainan Airlines opens direct flights between Shenzhen, Budapest
“With the launch of the Hainan Airlines’ Shenzhen-Budapest direct flight route, the number of direct flights between Budapest and major Chinese cities has increased to seven, and the number of direct …
China’s EV, battery firms bolt into emerging markets as trade remains caustic
Although China’s electric vehicles are proving a sore spot for the US and EU, firms making the cars and their batteries are setting up facilities in emerging markets to meet a groundswell of demand.
China’s mega-grocers turn to an upstart to win back shoppers
In the boldest move yet, China’s second-largest hypermarket Yonghui Superstores Co. has started to remodel its business after its tiny rival’s. The retail juggernaut has tapped Pangdonglai’s founder …
