THE country has urged all sides in the Ukraine war to de-escalate as Kyiv’s forces pierced deep into Beijing ally Russia’s Kursk border region.
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China’s soaring ‘bride prices’ in focus as marriages decline
GUANGZHOU — Traditional payments by Chinese men to their bride’s family at the time of marriage have risen sharply, often reaching beyond 140,000 yuan ($19,500), a trend that could accelerate a drop …
China’s Hesai to be removed from US defence department blacklist
The Pentagon has decided to remove Hesai from its blacklist of Chinese military-affiliated companies after judging that the world’s biggest maker of laser sensors for electric vehicles did not meet the legal criteria for inclusion,…
China Admits Its Ship Damaged Baltic Natural Gas Pipeline by Accident
A Chinese-owned ship accidentally damaged a natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea in October 2023 due to a storm.
Beijing exalts Olympians, Chinese criticise costs and waste
The Paris Games ended yesterday, with China coming second behind the United States (129 to 91, but 40 golds each) in the medal table. For the government, it was a question of image and the…
China Breaks Silence on Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive
China’s statement comes after Ukrainian President Zelensky said “pressure on the aggressor” is necessary to push Russian forces out.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Moves Into Pacific To Challenge US Primacy
The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong returned to the Philippine Sea as a U.S. Navy “flat-top” was ordered to leave the region.
NATO Allies Follow China’s Warships to and From Russia
A flotilla of Chinese warships was kept under close watch last month as it visited Russia for its annual Navy Day celebrations.
Beijing claims Iran has right to self-defense, condemns Haniyeh’s assassination
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during the opening ceremony of the diplomatic symposium at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing (photo credit: REUTERS) In a phone call with Iran’s acting …
BA suspends costly Beijing route
British Airways (BA) will suspend flights from London, UK to Beijing, China in October following the longer flight times and increased costs that airlines
Guangdong’s AI industry reaches US$25 billion as province competes with Beijing, Shanghai
Shenzhen’s AI industry accounts for more than 40 per cent of Guangdong’s output, but Beijing still reigns with AI output worth US$34.9 billion.
China Has a New Richest Man
Colin Huang has ended beverage mogul Zhong Shanshan’s three-year run amid the runaway success of e-commerce apps Temu and Pinduoduo.
Denver firefighter took bronze in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
But there’s much more to his story than just fighting fires: 16 years ago, he was representing his country at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. John Elway’s Cherry Creek steakhouse to close due to mall construction…
