BEIJING — Beijing, home to over 21 million people, issued a blue cold wave alert on Sunday, warning of an impending sharp temperature drop and severe weather expected to grip the Chinese capital in …
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Chinese films about Covid-19, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards
Films from China about the Covid pandemic and a gay romance won major prizes on Saturday (Nov 23) in Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world’s version of the Oscars. Unencumbered …
Admiral Warns Russia Will Help China Cut US Military Dominance: Here’s How
The Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel Paparo has raised concerns about the direction Russia and China’s continued partnership could take.
Chinese films about Covid-19, gay romance win big at Taiwan Golden Horse awards
Chinese director Lou Ye’s docu-drama about Covid-19 lockdowns in China, An Unfinished Film, wins best film and best director nods. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan’s top Golden Horse prizes
A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic won the top prizes in Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political …
China looks to step into global vacuum as Trump vows to pull U.S. back
At the COP climate conference, China has been presenting itself as a stable and reliable global leader, seeking to draw a contrast ahead of a second Trump era.
Azerbaijan: China’s sustainable, green solutions grab attention at COP29
Chinese delegations gathered at a United Nations (UN) climate conference to showcase China’s recent efforts and achievements in energy conservation and emission reduction, gaining widespread attention …
China’s banking system is still suffering whiplash from its pandemic-era practices
Misuse of loans and an ongoing real-estate crisis are pushing up default rates and exposing weaknesses in banks’ lending practices.
GB’s Tarbit claims skeleton bronze in Beijing
Great Britain’s Freya Tarbit finishes third in Beijing in the third race of the women’s skeleton World Cup season.
China looks to step into global vacuum as Trump pulls the U.S. back
China, the world’s renewable-energy leader and its biggest emitter of planet-warming greenhouse gases, is presenting itself as fully committed to the fight against climate change. “Regardless of how …
China’s ‘ruinous’ EV price war cannot last forever, says Volkswagen exec
Volkswagen remains firmly committed to China despite a “ruinous” EV price war by domestic rivals that has hit overseas automakers hard, its boss said. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the VW brand, said the …
China-Italy joint laboratory established in South China’s Shenzhen
GUANGZHOU — The China-Italy Joint Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Immunosafety has been launched in South China’s Shenzhen, Guangdong province, aiming to promote international …
Loyal Hong Kong shoppers forgo Shenzhen, channel hometown pride to support local businesses
Yong Chen, an associate professor who focuses on Chinese economics, marketing and tourism at the top-ranked EHL Hospitality Business School in Switzerland, said it was understandable there would be …
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