China has been largely silent on Lai’s inauguration. But early today, China’s Ministry of State Security posted an article criticising “anti-China forces” in the US for “spreading fallacies” that allegedly distort a UN General Assembly…
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Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen Exhibits Chen Man’s Photographs at LIAN Lounge
Following an exclusive event at The Gallery at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen to celebrate SAME, Chen Man’s inaugural exhibition at the Shenzhen Art Museum, the hotel announced a collaboration exhibiting …
Beijing celebrates Tourism Day with innovations and promotions
Visitors watch folk opera performance on the China Tourism Day celebration in Beijing on May 19. [Photo provided to China Daily] In a bid to enhance the overall travel landscape, prominent scientific …
Behind Putin Visit, Unease in Beijing Over His Potential Next Stop: North Korea
The Russian president skipped tacking on Pyongyang to his China visit, but growing ties between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are worrying Xi Jinping.
Beijing exhibition celebrates inclusive arts and cultural exchange
Exhibition To See The Other was held at the Drum Tower West Theater in Beijing from May 1 to 14, 2024. [Photo provided to China Daily] From May 1 to 14, the Drum Tower West…
China’s exports to North Korea swing to growth in April
China’s exports to North Korea in April rose at a marginal pace from a year earlier, reversing an annual decline in March, customs data showed on Monday, as Pyongyang affirmed its position to develop long-standing…
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone aims to become ‘Shenzhen of Southeast Asia’
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to finalize the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), signed in January 2024, into an official project agreement …
Confucianism takes center stage at Beijing event
The 4th Oriental Civilization Summit Dialogue is held in Beijing on May 15, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Known for his great contributions to promoting and enrichin
China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
The announcement from the Ministry of Commerce that Imports of polyoxymethylene copolymer -which is used in electronics and cars – is a signal that China will hit back in its trade disputes with the US…
China leaves benchmark LPRs unchanged, in line with expectations
China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Monday, in line with market expectations.WHY IT’S IMPORTANTThe steady monthly LPR fixings come after China announced “historic” steps last week to stabilise its crisis-hit…
Taiwan inaugurates new president for ruling party’s historic third term after voters snub China’s warnings
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has championed democracy in the face of years…
Asia shares touch two-year top as China plans property boost
Asian shares started the week by rallying two-year highs on Monday, buoyed by China’s strongest measures yet to address its property crisis and by expectations for global rate cuts within weeks, while the dollar steadied…
As Moscow gets close to Beijing
And it is aware of the ever-lengthening shadow of China, not just at the border but across the neighbourhood, including the Maldives, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, where Beijing buys influence to enable its pursuit of…