Climate Change Confirmed as Key Driver of Deadly China-Nepal Glacial Collapse

Climate change was a core factor in last month’s deadly glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border that killed more than 1,400 people and left at least 6,600 missing, scientists…

Guiding Opinions on the Application of the Leniency System for Pleas and Punishments 2026

China’s top judicial and administrative authorities have jointly issued a comprehensive update to the nation’s criminal justice framework, aimed at refining the "Plea Leniency" system that has become a cornerstone…

BEYOND Unveils Refreshed Global Identity, Returns to Macao in May 2027 as Asia’s Premier Innovation Festival.

BEYOND, the acclaimed global innovation platform, today officially announced the return of its flagship annual event to The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo, scheduled for May 26-29, 2027. The upcoming gathering…

Climate Change as Told by Autumn Flavours: A Stark Warning for Japan’s Agricultural Future

TOKYO (Sept. 17, 2026) — Days with crop-damaging temperatures across Japan’s key agricultural hubs have surged by up to 43 days over the past 50 years, posing significant and escalating…

Hong Kong NGOs Demand Stronger Protections for Low-Income Residents Following Policy Address and Five-Year Plan Announcement

In the wake of Chief Executive John Lee’s inaugural Five-Year Plan and his administration’s latest Policy Address, a coalition of Hong Kong non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has issued a fervent call…

检察公益诉讼法 (二次审议稿)

Strengthening the Legal Foundation for Public Interest The second draft of the Public Interest Litigation Law is structured into six chapters and fifty-two articles, covering general provisions, jurisdiction, case filing…

Greenpeace East Asia Warns Against Fossil Gas for AI Boom, Citing Climate Risks

BANGKOK, THAILAND (September 17, 2026) – As global energy leaders, technology titans, and government officials convene in Bangkok for the highly anticipated AixEnergy Summit at Gastech 2026, a stark warning…

Greenpeace Hong Kong Slams Northern Metropolis Plan for Insufficient Wetland Protections, Citing China’s Higher Standards

Greenpeace Hong Kong has issued a stern critique of the proposed Northern Metropolis development project, arguing that its current blueprint critically lacks robust protections for the ecologically sensitive wetlands situated…

Commemorating a Complex Legacy: Fifty Years After His Death, Mao Zedong Continues to Evoke Deep Reverence and Divisive Historical Debate Across China

Fifty years after the death of Chairman Mao Zedong, the iconic leader who founded the People’s Republic of China, thousands of devoted admirers gathered in his birthplace of Shaoshan, Hunan…

Opinions of the Supreme People’s Court on the Lawful Handling of Cases Involving Artificial Intelligence Disputes

The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China has officially released a comprehensive set of judicial opinions aimed at standardizing the adjudication of legal disputes involving artificial intelligence (AI). This landmark…