Extreme weather conditions persist in Central and East China, prompting the issuance of four warnings by China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Sunday. Strong winds, freezing temperatures, blizzards, and dense fog have led to disruptions in transportation, leaving a significant number of Spring Festival travelers stranded. Local authorities are actively implementing measures to address the […]
Enrique Manalo, the Foreign Affairs Secretary of the Philippines, has presented a peace-seeking facade at an international forum while simultaneously attempting to rally support from European nations for its contentious actions in the South China Sea. Chinese observers caution against the Philippines’ endeavors to involve external parties, asserting that such actions will only escalate the […]
As the Chinese New Year (CNY) or Spring Festival holidays approach, a notable revival in the tourism sector is expected, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels. Enhanced by China’s comprehensive mutual visa exemption with 23 countries, including popular destinations like Thailand, Singapore, and the Maldives, industry experts foresee a surge in outbound tourism, reaching a […]
On Saturday, the United States and its ally, the United Kingdom, initiated a sequence of airstrikes against numerous Houthi targets in Yemen. Nevertheless, the Yemeni armed group, responsible for attacking ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, declared on Sunday that it remains undeterred and pledged retaliation. Analysts predict that these military actions will […]
In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties, China and Singapore have agreed on mutual visa exemption, set to officially take effect on February 9, 2024. The agreement allows holders of ordinary passports from both countries to enter without a visa for activities such as tourism, family visits, and business or other private matters, with […]
Following a devastating fire in the basement of a building in Xinyu city, East China’s Jiangxi Province, which claimed 39 lives, local authorities have mandated the suspension of all off-campus training institutions. The incident, which occurred during an educational consulting training session, involved vocational college students among the casualties, prompting a thorough investigation, officials announced […]
The chunyun, or Spring Festival travel rush, commenced on Friday, initiating the world’s largest annual human migration, with expectations to reach a new record of 9 billion passenger trips over the 40-day peak period. As the bustling scenes unfold in transportation hubs and markets nationwide, the anticipated Chinese New Year holidays are poised to contribute […]
In a significant development on Wednesday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) closely monitored a US destroyer’s transit through the Taiwan Straits, marking the first such move since Lai Ching-te’s victory in the Taiwan regional election. Experts argue that this provocative action sends a troubling signal and escalates tensions in the region. The Chinese Defense […]
China’s Foreign Ministry strongly criticized the European Commission’s economic security plan on Thursday, asserting that the move would escalate global apprehensions about the EU’s increasing protectionism and unilateralism. The plan, reportedly targeting China, has raised concerns about its potential impact on investment, trade, and technological cooperation. China’s prominent business group in the EU warned that […]
Rebecca Needham, acting political counsellor of the New Zealand Embassy in China, expressed her enthusiasm for exploring winter tourism in Northeast China, particularly the popularity of skiing and winter sports among Chinese tourists. Needham, part of a diplomatic delegation comprising senior officials from various foreign embassies and consulates in China, visited Jingpo Lake and Snow […]
