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…