Beijing launched the country’s first online departure tax refund store and introduced centralized refund services at selected hotels on Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves to make tax refunds …
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Ex-Air Force, Marine Pilots Accused of Helping China Reveal Broader Trend
Federal prosecutors accuse them of illegally helping train China’s military, exposing a growing security concern.
China and Russia Will Have Their Say in Who Wins a US-Iran Endurance Match
Amid US pressure, Iran may pursue “unprecedented strengthening of its relations with Beijing and Moscow,” an Iranian analyst said.
The Chinese empress dress trend soaring in Beijing
Studios near the Forbidden City in Beijing are transforming visitors into empresses from ancient China as young people explore a revival of traditional culture. The trend for historical Chinese …
China bans ‘ghost kitchens’ from food delivery apps
“Ghost kitchens”, which are listed on apps but have no physical stores, have raised food safety fears.
The Philippines is in for a ‘long-term struggle’ with China over territory, Manila’s defense secretary tells CNBC
The Philippines is going to be locked in a long-term struggle with China over the South China Sea, the country’s national defense secretary tells CNBC.
China’s LNG Imports Rebound in May as Buyers Prepare for Summer
China’s liquefied natural gas imports rebounded in May as the world’s largest buyer stepped up purchases ahead of peak summer demand, reversing a months-long decline following disruptions to Middle …
From hiking to hotpot, lonely consumers in China fuel a $74 billion companionship economy
By Sophie Yu and Casey Hall BEIJING, June 2 (Reuters) – On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can book and pay for “climbing buddies” to walk with…
Japan defense chief rejects China’s militarism claims
Japan’s defense chief rejected China’s “new militarism” claims, saying Tokyo’s buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its military.
Towering dust storm wall swallows city skyline in China
On May 31, 2026, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, a massive dust storm was captured on video as a towering wall of dark grey and brown dust advanced across the horizon engulfing buildings and …
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: China learns to build without Nvidia
Chinese companies are increasingly seeking Nvidia alternatives to develop self-sufficient systems, even if their own tech remains in the early stages.
China’s DF-27 can sink a US aircraft carrier from thousands of miles inland — and the Pentagon says it can now reach the American homeland too
Summary and Key Points: China has fielded a weapon that can threaten a US aircraft carrier from a launcher sitting thousands of miles inland — and according to the Pentagon’s most recent assessment, …
China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen in Beijing
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.
