Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose.
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China’s Cement Slump Signals End of 21st-Century Building Boom
Few commodities tell the story of China’s 21st-century economy better than humble cement, and its current output slump illustrates the depth of the nation’s building slowdown after the frenzy of the …
Trump relaxed restrictions on a key AI chip for China. Beijing isn’t saying thank you
In a surprising reversal of the United States’ years-long technology restrictions on China, President Donald Trump last month allowed Nvidia to resume sales of a key AI chip designed specifically for the Chinese market.
Shenzhen Airlines chooses Melbourne as first Australian destination
Shenzen Airlines choses Melbourne as its first Australian destination with direct flights between the two cities set to take off from the 23rd of December.
Photos of Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games show how a human touch is still needed
Humanoid robots raced and punched their way through three days of a multi-sport competition at the World Humanoid Robot Games, wrapping up Sunday in Beijing. But they also toppled, crashed and …
German foreign minister criticises ‘aggressive’ China ahead of trip to Japan
Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday criticised what he called the “aggressive behaviour” of China in the Taiwan Strait ahead of a trip to Japan and Indonesia, and stressed the need to strengthen …
Breakneck — why China’s engineers beat America’s lawyers
Dan Wang’s compelling and provocative book explores both the merits and the madness of China’s engineering state. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How The Peninsula Hong Kong is trying to stay competitive against Shenzhen rivals
The luxury hotels’s premium catering and retail offerings are crucial in a difficult operating environment, CEO Benjamin Vuchot says.
Shenzhen Peng City Shandong Taishan Live
Chinese Super League Shenzhen Peng City Shandong Taishan live score and match summary are on Yeni Şafak Sports. Probable lineups for Shenzhen Peng City Shandong Taishan match, goals in the match, and …
Why the U.S. and China Are Playing Nice
There’s peace and quiet as another extension of the trade truce was announced this week. But it may not last, writes Scott Kennedy.
Today in Sports – Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
2008 — At the Summer Olympics in Beijing, Michael Phelps and three teammates win the 400-meter medley relay for Phelps’ eighth gold medal, eclipsing Mark Spitz’s seven-gold performance at the 1972 Munich Games. Of his…
Robots race, play football, crash and collapse at China’s ‘robot Olympics’
China kicked off the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries.
How China, North Korea could be impacted if Russia-Ukraine war ends
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Fox News Live’ to explain how a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia could be viewed in Asia, particularly by China and North Korea.
