Beijing’s Haidian District Halts Controversial Signage Removal Amid Safety Concerns and Public Outcry

Urban management authorities in Beijing’s Haidian district have announced an indefinite suspension of the ongoing campaign to remove signs and billboards from buildings, citing immediate concerns over worker safety in…

UN Political Chief Visits Pyongyang Amid Heightened Korean Peninsula Tensions

UNITED NATIONS/PYONGYANG – The United Nations’ top political official, Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, concluded a four-day visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday, emphasizing…

China Observes Annual National Memorial Day for Victims of Nanjing Massacre Amid Calls for Historical Reflection and Peace

BEIJING – China is set to observe its annual national memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre on Wednesday, December 13, with a solemn ceremony planned in the…

Couriers Top List of Loneliest Professions in China Amid Flourishing Digital Economy, Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted by 58.com, a prominent online marketplace operator in China, has revealed that couriers overwhelmingly perceive their occupation as the loneliest, with 69.57 percent of respondents identifying…

Hong Kong Cedes Global IPO Crown in 2017 Amid Pivotal Shift Towards "New Economy" Firms, Shanghai Bourse Ascends in Ranking

Hong Kong, a financial powerhouse long revered as the preeminent global hub for initial public offerings (IPOs), saw its two-year reign at the top conclude in 2017. The city experienced…

China’s Financial Regulators Emphasize Proactive Risk Prevention Amid Accelerating Money Supply and Loan Growth

China’s financial landscape in November presented a nuanced picture, characterized by an accelerated expansion in money supply and a surge in new yuan-denominated loans, signaling robust support for economic growth.…

China Flash Flood Death Toll Rises to 25 Amid Escalating Extreme Weather Events, Prompting National Investigation

The death toll from a devastating flash flood that swept through the Shuangshimen Scenic Area in northwest China’s Gansu province has tragically climbed to 25, with 23 individuals reported injured,…

Trump Administration Grapples with China’s Ascendant AI Models Amid Accusations of IP Theft and Looming Sanctions

US President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to formulate a decisive response to the rapidly increasing success of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models. These models, often lauded for their cost-effectiveness,…

China Bolsters Energy Security with First Yamal LNG Imports Amid Domestic Gas Shortage

China has significantly strengthened its energy security with the commencement of natural gas imports from the colossal Yamal liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the resource-rich Arctic region of Russia,…

People’s Bank of China Injects Net 20 Billion Yuan to Ease Liquidity Strain, Affirming Prudent Monetary Policy Amid Deleveraging Push

BEIJING – The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the nation’s central bank, on Monday executed a net injection of 20 billion yuan (approximately $3.02 billion USD) into the financial system…