Zhipu AI Unveils GLM-5.3-Flash, Confirming Ox Alpha Identity and Pushing Multimodal Boundaries in Open-Source AI

Zhipu AI, a prominent player in the global artificial intelligence landscape, has officially released its latest foundational model, GLM-5.3-Flash, alongside making its model weights publicly available. This significant announcement confirms…

The Star Ferry Faces Potential Fare Hike as Government Weighs Iconic Status Against Public Affordability

Plans to increase fares for Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry are under careful consideration, with a government transport advisor emphasizing the need to balance the ferry service’s status as a…

Flash Flood in Northwest China Claims 25 Lives, Spurs National Investigation Amid Broader Extreme Weather Crisis

The death toll from a devastating flash flood that swept through the Shuangshimen Scenic Area in northwest China’s Gansu Province on July 26 has tragically risen to 25, with 23…

The Palace Museum Unveils Ancient Wine Vessels in Celebration of Major Snow Solar Term

As the 21st solar term of the year, Major Snow (Daxue), dawns this Thursday, it ushers in a significant dip in temperatures and the promise of heavier snowfall, heralding the…

Brick-and-Mortar Retail Endures and Innovates Amidst E-commerce Surge: HKRI Taikoo Hui Exemplifies Experiential Future

Despite the transformative power of e-commerce in recent years, the physical retail experience maintains its foundational dominance within the global retail sector. This enduring presence, far from being a relic…

Baidu Elevates Hong Kong Listing to Primary Status Amid Shifting Geopolitical and Regulatory Landscapes

Baidu, Inc., the prominent Chinese technology giant, has officially announced its intention to convert its secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) into a primary listing, a pivotal…

Alleged Killer of Chinese Student Denies Premeditated Murder as Autopsy Reveals Defensive Injuries

The trial of Chen Shifeng, the man accused of the brutal murder of Chinese postgraduate student Jiang Ge, commenced today in Tokyo, unveiling starkly contrasting accounts of the events that…

Hong Kong to Unveil Landmark Five-Year Plan Alongside Annual Policy Address on September 16

Hong Kong will present its inaugural five-year development plan concurrently with its annual Policy Address on September 16, marking a significant shift in the government’s strategic communication and planning approach.…

China Implements Sweeping New Safety Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles with Mandatory Deactivation Override

Beijing, China – China has officially unveiled a comprehensive set of new safety regulations for the rapidly expanding sector of autonomous vehicles (AVs) operating on its roads, prominently featuring a…

China’s Emergent Major-Country Diplomacy: A Comprehensive Review of President Xi Jinping’s Global Engagements and Vision Over Five Years

Over the past five years, a distinctive China-style major-country diplomacy has profoundly reshaped Beijing’s engagement with the international community, largely spearheaded by the extensive overseas travels and strategic vision of…