Airport Express and Tung Chung Line Services Delayed by Signalling Fault Near Siu Ho Wan Depot

Commuters travelling on the Airport Express and Tung Chung Line faced significant disruption on Sunday evening, April 5th, 2026, following a reported signalling fault that occurred near the MTR Corporation’s…

France Expresses "Consternation" as Frenchman Executed in China for Drug Trafficking

A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday, expressing its “consternation.” Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman…

The Trump-Netanyahu War Against Iran Triggers Economic Crisis, Greenpeace East Asia Urges South Korea to Accelerate Renewable Energy Transition

SEOUL – A burgeoning conflict initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran has plunged the global economy into a severe crisis, echoing and surpassing the oil shocks of…

Other People’s Thoughts LXXV

This article marks the seventy-fifth installment in the ongoing series "Other People’s Thoughts," a collection curated by Simon Leys (Pierre Ryckmans), a respected scholar and a foundational figure for China…

Shandong Art Troupe Delights Cubans with a Vibrant Showcase of Chinese Culture at Havana International Book Fair

HAVANA, CUBA – A resplendent tapestry of Chinese culture unfolded in the Cuban capital as the Shandong Art Troupe presented a captivating series of performances at the 27th Havana International…

China Launches Algeria’s First Communications Satellite, Marking Milestone in Space Cooperation

A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria, signifying a significant advancement…

Rebellions.ai Secures Additional $400 Million Funding, Pushing Valuation to $2.34 Billion Ahead of Planned IPO and Global Expansion

Fresh off a successful Series C funding round in November, South Korean fabless AI chip startup Rebellions has announced an additional $400 million funding infusion, bringing its total capital raised…

Oppo F33’s premature Amazon listing reveals key specs before launch

Oppo, a prominent global smartphone manufacturer, is reportedly on the cusp of unveiling its latest F-series smartphones, the Oppo F33 5G and Oppo F33 Pro 5G, in the Indian market…

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Unveils Strategic Reorientation Amid Global Shifts

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has publicly released the full text of the "outline" (规划纲要) of its 15th Five-Year Plan (FYP), marking a critical juncture in the nation’s strategic…

Tencent Launches Dedicated 24/7 Streaming Channel ‘PetTV’ for China’s Burgeoning Pet Market

Chinese technology titan Tencent has officially launched an innovative all-day streaming channel, "PetTV," designed exclusively for cats and dogs, offering companionship and entertainment during their owners’ absence. This strategic move…