California Leader Says Fires Are ‘New Normal’

California’s Governor Jerry Brown declared that the state must brace for a perpetual threat of wildfires, labeling them the "new normal" in the face of escalating climate change and increasingly…

Devastating Glacial Collapse Unleashes Fury in Himalayas, Leaving Thousands Missing and Villages Devastated

Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising rivers and a newly formed lake to search for thousands missing after a deadly wall…

China slams ‘groundless’ espionage claims by New Zealand spy agency

The diplomatic rebuke marks a significant escalation in rhetoric between Beijing and Wellington, following the release of an annual threat assessment by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) earlier…

Sizhou Inkstone Carving: A Centuries-Old Craft Thrives in Guizhou’s Cengong County

In the heart of Southwest China’s Guizhou province, specifically within the picturesque landscapes of Cengong county, a time-honored tradition of inkstone carving is not merely surviving but actively flourishing. On…

People’s Bank of China Injects Net 20 Billion Yuan to Ease Liquidity, Signalling Continued Prudent and Neutral Monetary Policy Amid Deleveraging Push

BEIJING – China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), injected a net 20 billion yuan (approximately $3.02 billion USD) into the financial system on Monday through its open…

Anti-nuclear weapon campaigner ICAN receives 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) was honored with the prestigious 2017 Nobel Peace Prize at a solemn ceremony held at the Oslo City Hall on Sunday, December…

Taiwan Industry Committee Outlines Strategic Framework to Secure Semiconductor Leadership and AI Readiness Amid Global Competitive Pressures

As the global artificial intelligence computing revolution accelerates, the semiconductor industry has transitioned from a niche technical sector to the cornerstone of national resilience and international technological competitiveness. Taiwan’s current…

China Unveils New Measures to Revitalize Stalled Property Market and Bolster Consumer Confidence

Beijing, China – Chinese authorities have introduced a raft of new regulations aimed at stabilizing the nation’s beleaguered property sector and reigniting domestic consumption, which has been significantly dampened by…

The Spicy Strip Phenomenon: How China’s Latiao Snack Conquered Global Palates and Built an $8.9 Billion Empire

At a gleaming new factory in China’s central hinterland, masked workers in white uniforms meticulously season and sift through mounds of latiao, a longtime popular snack that has found hungry…

China’s Austerity Emojis Go Viral, Signifying a Modern Approach to Discipline and Governance

In a striking illustration of evolving political communication, a unique package of emojis designed to promote China’s stringent eight-point austerity rules has achieved widespread popularity across the nation’s digital landscape.…