China and Saudi Arabia have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and jointly uphold the multilateral trading system, as both nations seek to reinforce their roles in a rapidly shifting global economy. The commitment came during high-level talks in Beijing, where officials from the two sides outlined plans to expand collaboration in energy, infrastructure, technology, and […]
China has unveiled plans to accelerate infrastructure development in Tibet, signalling its determination to turn the Himalayan region often described as the “roof of the world” into a hub for investment, connectivity, and sustainable growth. Officials in Beijing said the initiative will focus on expanding transport networks, energy facilities, and digital infrastructure to boost economic […]
A Hong Kong student has been sentenced to 180 hours of community service after being found guilty of insulting China’s national anthem, in a case that underscores the city’s increasingly strict enforcement of laws governing symbols of national identity. The 20-year-old undergraduate, whose name has not been released due to his age at the time […]
A popular gaming club has unveiled an innovative business model that combines entertainment with education, offering a specially designed course aimed at curbing gaming addiction among children. The initiative, which industry observers are calling a “win-win” approach, seeks to address parental concerns over excessive screen time while ensuring the club remains profitable. The program, launched […]
Hong Kong’s sovereign wealth fund has partnered with the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) in a new initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing global talent in artificial intelligence, underscoring China’s ambition to lead in one of the world’s most competitive technologies. The collaboration, announced on Monday, seeks to combine Hong Kong’s financial clout with […]
China marked the 80th anniversary of the start of its war of resistance against Japan this week with solemn ceremonies, academic forums, and cultural events, underscoring both the enduring scars of conflict and the ongoing quest for reconciliation in East Asia. The commemorations, centered in Beijing and several key battleground provinces, honored the sacrifices of […]
Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, Jumia, is stepping up efforts to safeguard its dominance as fast-rising Chinese retailers Shein and Temu aggressively target the continent’s growing online retail sector. Founded in 2012, Jumia operates in more than ten African countries, offering electronics, fashion, household items, and food delivery services. But the company now finds itself competing […]
Norwegian shipping company Champion Tankers has confirmed that it is exercising options for two additional medium-range (MR) product tankers at a Chinese shipyard, completing its latest series of newbuild orders and signaling confidence in continued demand for refined product transport. The deal, industry sources say, was finalized this week and covers the last two vessels […]
China’s top political advisory body has urged its members to contribute expertise and innovative ideas toward the drafting of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), a blueprint expected to guide national development through the next stage of modernization. At a recent meeting of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), senior officials stressed the importance […]
China is exploring the creation of yuan-backed stablecoins as part of efforts to expand the international use of its currency, according to people familiar with early-stage policy discussions. Sources told reporters that policymakers and financial regulators have been holding informal consultations on whether state-backed institutions or licensed private firms could issue digital tokens pegged to […]
