Monthly Archives: June 2025
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Shenzhen – New Reform Trial Targets AI and Low-Altitude Economy
China’s central government approved a new wave of pilot reforms for Shenzhen, focusing on artificial intelligence, low-altitude aviation economy, scientific talent, and cross-border cooperation. Mayor Qin ... -
Zhuhai – Sports Events and Dual Typhoon Alert
Zhuhai hosted the women’s 7-a-side football match for China’s 15th National Games this week, strengthening its capacity for large-scale events. The city is also holding a ... -
Foshan – Cultural Zone Plan and Smart Justice
Foshan released a new tourism and cultural plan focused on its “Two Rivers Four Mountains” zones, especially Nanxun and Shiwan in Chancheng District. Authorities also expanded ... -
The Eco-System of Innovation: where universities fit into the GBA
An influential piece of writing published earlier this year by Zhuo Zelin of the South China Normal University raises pertinent questions about the role of universities ... -
Huizhou – Rural Craft and Summer Storms
Huizhou is training rural craftsmen to promote economic self-reliance in the countryside. Officials say the plan will create local jobs and preserve traditional skills. However, weather ... -
Dongguan – Cultural Heritage Week and Housing Slump
Dongguan will host Cultural and Natural Heritage Day events from June 13–15, including concerts, exhibitions, and live demonstrations. A live-streamed recruitment fair is also planned, offering ... -
Zhongshan – University Tech Park and Youth Events
Sun Yat-sen University released plans for a national tech park spanning Zhongshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Hong Kong, focusing on R&D, entrepreneurship, and education. Meanwhile, a ... -
Jiangmen – Launch of ‘Jiangmen Premium’ Brand Plan
Jiangmen is preparing to launch the “Jiangmen Premium” initiative, which will roll out certified local products both online and in physical stores by year-end. The effort ... -
Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
China’s dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and Washington that concluded with both sides ... -
Defense minister downplays concerns over Pentagon review of multi-billion submarine deal
Australia’s defense minister dismissed concerns yesterday that a deal between the U.S., Australia and Britain to provide his country with nuclear-powered submarines could be in jeopardy, ... -
1981 Queen shot at by youth
A 17-year-old man has been arrested for shooting a replica gun at the Queen as she rode past crowds on horseback. Marcus Serjeant pointed a pistol ... -
At Le Mans, renewal is a must
After a troubled edition in 2024 – disrupted by heavy rain that forced the safety car to remain on the track overnight for a period that ... -
‘Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil’ doesn’t live up to book’s promise
One of the most challenging things about any biography of Bob Dylan is piercing the reticence the legendary singer and songwriter has displayed in talking about ... -
Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwide
Londoners have reported thousands of sightings of Pitbull this week. With that bald head, goatee and suit, he’s pretty hard to miss. On closer inspection, though, ... -
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems ... -
Pragmatism sees vision turning to reality
A defining trait of Sino-African cooperation is it is result-oriented with the aim of improving African people’s well-being and enhancing African countries’ endogenous development capabilities. That ... -
Friday, June 13 2025 – edition no. 4737
* Road Less Rallied — Macau has the interest and infrastructure, but must shift gears with commitment and safety to compete in road sports, FIA told ... -
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad
An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed today (Thursday) in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline ... -
CCAC flags sick leave abuse by civil servants in annual report
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has reported a significant decrease in the number of cases involving public servants abusing their positions to accept bribes. However, the ... -
Coutinho accused gov’t of stirring social unrest by changing rules without consultation
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho opposes the government’s methods for amending the rules on eligibility for the annual cash handouts. In a spoken inquiry delivered at the ... -
Case of illegal workers found at concert still making shockwaves
The case involving a high number of people suspected of performing illegal work during a concert is still making waves and has now reached the Legislative ... -
Portugal’s PM to visit Macau in September
Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is expected to visit Macau in September as part of an official trip to China, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced ... -
Macau’s unique strengths to drive national development, says Secretary Tai
Pointing to Macau’s key advantage as its “strong support from the motherland and close connections with the world,” Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai has ... -
Police accuse a mobile game app of promoting armed revolution
Hong Kong police on Tuesday accused a mobile game application of advocating armed revolution and promoting secessionist agendas, saying that those who publish it or share ... -
Gov’t proposes to shorten free street parking period
The government has proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Law that would reduce the current 15-day limit for free street parking to a maximum of eight ... -
Woman caught in alleged illegal casino exchange scheme
A 35-year-old woman from mainland China has been arrested on suspicion of conducting illegal currency exchange activities in local casinos. The Judiciary Police believe she has ... -
DSAL urges safety precautions as Typhoon Signal No. 1 raised
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has urged immediate safety precautions at buildings and construction sites after the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued Typhoon Signal No. ... -
60 mainland students found working illegally at G-Dragon concert
In connection with the alleged presence of 98 illegal workers at K-pop singer G-Dragon’s recent concert series in Macau, the Public Security Police (PSP) have transferred ... -
Graft buster busts two immigration scams by investment
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has performed follow-up reviews, including file assessments and on-site inspections, on over 3,000 residency cases under its investment program, ... -
US and China agreed on a framework to resolve their disputes
Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed on a framework to get their trade negotiations back on track after a series of disputes that threatened to ... -
South Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts along border with rival North
South Korea’s military has shut down loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korea propaganda along the inter-Korean border, marking the new liberal government’s first concrete step toward easing tensions ... -
Senators return the impeachment case against Sara Duterte
Philippine senators set themselves as an impeachment court this week for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over corruption and other criminal allegations, but voted ... -
LA police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests continue
Los Angeles police swiftly enforced a downtown curfew Tuesday night (yesterday, Macau time), making arrests moments after it took effect, while deploying officers on horseback and ... -
1964 Nelson Mandela jailed for life
The leader of the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been jailed for life for sabotage. Seven other defendants, including the former secretary-general of ... -
Australia qualifies for World Cup with 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia
Connor Metcalfe scored his first goal for Australia and Mitchell Duke iced the 2-1 victory in Saudi Arabia that ensured the Socceroos qualified for a sixth ...
