The Beijing Football Association clarified on Saturday that there are no plans to host matches involving Lionel Messi in the capital. Furthermore, a scheduled friendly match with the Argentina national soccer team in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, set for March, has been canceled due to “well-known reasons,” as confirmed by the Hangzhou Sports Bureau on Friday. […]
China experiences a robust start to the Spring Festival holidays, marked by a notable surge in consumption, including a remarkable increase in movie ticket sales, an unprecedented travel boom, and festive purchases on the first day of the eight-day holiday. The strong momentum in consumption during this year’s holidays is anticipated to surpass pre-pandemic levels […]
Chinese medical professionals and experts are forecasting a potential minor baby boom in the Year of the Dragon, attributing it to a triple impact: the cultural preference for the dragon zodiac, a rebound in fertility post-pandemic, and improved fertility support policies. On the first day of the Year of the Dragon, nine dragon babies were […]
Organizer Tatler Asia announced on Friday that it will provide a 50 percent refund to those who purchased tickets through “official channels” for the friendly soccer match between the Hong Kong Team and Inter Miami. The statement expressed apologies for the disappointment caused by Lionel Messi’s absence in the game, adding that details of the […]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to visit China with a business delegation in April, emphasizing the considerable importance Germany places on China’s constructive role in economic recovery and international affairs. Sources from German media outlets FAZ newspaper and Reuters indicate that Scholz’s visit is scheduled for April 15 to 16, with invitations extended to […]
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has unveiled a list of penalties, targeting instances of IPO fraud and illegal stock trading by industry professionals. Timed just ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, experts view this as a robust regulatory move aimed at stabilizing the market. Semiconductor startup S2C EDA faced a substantial fine of […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again captured global attention with a two-hour interview released online by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. In this candid conversation, Putin addressed key issues, including the Russian-Ukraine conflict, NATO expansion, and major power relations. Analysts argue that Putin’s direct and authoritative expression of Russia’s position provides an opportunity […]
In a groundbreaking initiative that promises to push artistic boundaries and inspire a nation, The Eclipse Theatre Troupe, led by the dynamic quartet of Graciano Enwerem (Sir Grrraciano), Tamara Dogubo, Paul Word Uma, and David Odiase (The 78th Psalmist), embarks on a mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest theatre performance in […]
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson addressed concerns over the docking of the Chinese scientific research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 in the Indian Ocean this week, emphasizing that China’s scientific research activities in these waters are peaceful and aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. During a press briefing on Tuesday, […]
Leaders of G7 nations Japan and Italy engaged in talks in Tokyo on Monday, discussing various topics, including strategies to contain China, leading Chinese experts to assert that the G7 is evolving into a mechanism serving Washington’s hegemonic interests. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to collaborate for the […]
