China’s Ministry of State Security Warns of Smart Wearables as Potential ‘Cyber Spies’ for Foreign Espionage

China’s top anti-espionage authority, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), issued a warning on Friday regarding the potential threat posed by various smart wearable devices, cautioning that they could be utilized as “cyber spies” by foreign intelligence agencies for espionage activities, thereby posing a risk to national security. According to the official WeChat account of […]

Shantou Celebrates 2024 Lantern Festival with International Flair

In commemoration of the Chinese Lantern Festival on Saturday, the “2024 Shantou International Lantern Show” unfolded in Shantou, Guangdong Province, renowned for its significant population of returned overseas Chinese, particularly from Thailand and Singapore. Hosted at the historical Shantou Small Park, the event featured captivating performances by various prominent Yingge dance teams from the city. […]

Hong Kong and Macao Report Tourism Recovery to Pre-COVID Levels, Experts Emphasize Security and Stability as Key Factors

Both Hong Kong and Macao have declared that their tourism sectors have fully rebounded to pre-COVID and pre-2019 unrest levels, with each region hosting over 1.4 million and 1.3 million inbound visitors, respectively. Analysts attribute this recovery to the enhanced security, stability, and public order, emphasizing these elements as crucial to regaining tourists’ confidence. Despite […]

China’s A-Share Indexes Surge with Economic Optimism

China’s three major A-share indexes maintained an upward trajectory in Friday’s trading session, marking the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index’s return above 3,000 points and a recovery of all losses since the beginning of 2024. Analysts attribute this positive trend to effective support policies stabilizing the stock market and ongoing improvements in economic fundamentals. Driven by […]

Hong Kong Chief Executive Urges Speedy Legislation of Article 23 Amid Public Consultation

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday that the majority of opinions gathered during the ongoing public consultation for the legislation of Article 23 support the process. As the consultation period is set to conclude next week, Lee emphasized the need to push forward with the legislation at full […]

Surviving Fishermen Return to Mainland Amid Cross-Strait Tensions over Fatal Incident

The two surviving fishermen involved in the fatal incident near Kinmen Island, where their vessel capsized after a chase by Taiwan authorities, have returned to the Chinese mainland, accompanied by representatives from the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. Following the tragic event on February 14, when a fishing boat from […]

US Alters Terminology in UN Draft Resolution on Gaza Conflict, EU Warns Israel Over Potential Attack on Rafah

The United States has modified the language in its UN Security Council draft resolution concerning the Gaza conflict, shifting from “pause” to “temporary cease-fire.” Concurrently, 26 European Union (EU) member states caution Israel about the dire consequences of an assault on Rafah, a city where numerous displaced Palestinians seek refuge amid the ongoing conflict. Despite […]

Chinese Traditional Culture Flourishes During Spring Festival Holidays

During this year’s Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17), Qufu in East China’s Shandong Province, the birthplace of ancient philosopher Confucius, witnessed a revival of traditional Chinese culture. Students dressed in traditional Hanfu recited the Analects of Confucius at the Confucius Temple, captivating tourists with a grand display of cultural heritage. The scenic area experienced a […]