Electric aircraft makes debut flight in East China

China’s self-developed two-seater light-sport aircraft, AG60E, made its debut flight in the eastern Zhejiang province this week, according to the country’s top State-assets regulator. The

Prosecutors allege publisher Jimmy Lai urged protests, sanctions against China

Prosecutors yesterday alleged that Hong Kong activist and publisher Jimmy Lai had encouraged the city’s residents to protest and urged the U.S. to take action against the

Taiwan reports China allegedly sent four spy balloons over the island, some near key air force base

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said that China sent four balloons over the island, three of which passed near to a key air force base. The reported

China to ease visa requirements for US travelers in latest bid to boost tourism

  China will ease visa restrictions for people visiting from the United States, the country’s latest effort to attract foreign travelers since reopening its borders earlier this year.

Activist publisher Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges

Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai yesterday pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in

Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with Taiwan in New Year’s address

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address. “China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides

China to deliver decent future growth despite challenges: Morgan Stanley economist

China has made remarkable progress in its economic recovery, says Morgan Stanley Chief China Economist Robin Xing, adding that although there are still challenges, he is

US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers, lattes

There’s been no shortage of tough news for China’s economy as some of the world’s biggest brands consider or take action to shift manufacturing to friendlier

Man jailed for six years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot

A Hong Kong man was sentenced yesterday to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under the national security law for his involvement in

Country emerged from ‘zero-Covid’ to confront new challenges in a changed world

China’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns winds down without the dreamed of robust recovery for the world’s

Beijing approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses

China’s press and publications authority has approved 105 new online games, saying it fully supports the industry after proposed curbs caused massive losses last week

China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights abuses committed against Uyghurs and

China has started erecting temporary housing units after an earthquake destroyed 14,000 homes

Hundreds of temporary one-room housing units were being set up yesterday in northwest China for survivors of an earthquake that destroyed more than 14,000 homes and

Gov’t vows to keep up military pressure on the Philippines as territorial dispute grows tenser

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country will maintain military pressure on the Philippines amid a dispute over sovereignty in the South China Sea that could

Coal mine cart runs off the tracks in northeastern China, killing 12 workers

An accident in a coal mine in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province left 12 people dead and 13 injured, state broadcaster CCTV reported yesterday. The coal workers were

Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people in nation’s deadliest quake in a decade

An overnight earthquake killed at least 127 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, provincial officials said today (Tuesday), in the nation’s deadliest quake in 10 years.

Hong Kong court begins Day 2 of activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial

The national security trial of Hong Kong's famous activist publisher Jimmy Lai entered its second day today (Tuesday), with judges expected to rule by the end of the week on

Landmark national security trial opens in court for prominent activist publisher Lai

A landmark national security trial opened yesterday in Hong Kong for prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under the security

Taiwan reports two Chinese balloons near its territory

Two Chinese balloons flew north of Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said yesterday, as China increases pressure on the self-ruled territory it claims as its own

Economy is forecast to slow sharply in 2024, the World Bank says, calling recovery ‘fragile’

China's economy grew at a 5.2% pace in the first three quarters of the year and showed signs of improvement in November, with factory output and retail

Beijing defends bounties offered for Hong Kong dissidents abroad

China on Friday defended controversial bounties offered for the capture of Hong Kong dissidents who have fled abroad that have been criticized by foreign governments and

A leader of Nationalist Party visits China as Taiwan’s election looms

A leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party is visiting rival China less than one month before the self-governing island holds elections for its leader and the legislature

World Bank forecast economy to slow sharply in 2024

China's economy will slow next year, with annual growth falling to 4.5% from 5.2% this year despite a recent recovery spurred by investments in factories and

Yellen says the Trump administration’s policies left the US more vulnerable

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says former President Donald Trump‘s policies toward China left America “more vulnerable and more isolated” in the global economy, a rare jab by

Xi meets with Pham on second day of visit to shore up ties

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Vietnam’s prime minister and the head of the country’s National Assembly yesterday, on the second day of his visit to shore

China,Vietnam elevate ties to new stage

Jan. 18, 1950 marked a significant milestone in the annals of China-Vietnam relations. Shortly after its own founding, the People’s Republic of China became the first

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft.

Son of jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release

The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai met with Britain’s foreign secretary to lobby for the U.K.’s help in securing his release from

Xi visits Vietnam weeks after it strengthened ties with the US and Japan

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam yesterday seeking to further deepen ties with the Southeast Asian nation, weeks after it elevated its diplomatic relations with Western-aligned

Australia credits improving relations after Beijing lifts some meat export bans

China has lifted import bans on three Australian meat suppliers in another sign of improving trade relations between the two countries, Australian officials said yesterday. China’s

China’s homegrown aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight

A Chinese C919 jet arrived in Hong Kong yesterday in the Chinese-made plane’s first foray outside of mainland China as its manufacturer prepares to take on Airbus

Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie dies at 95

Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s died Sunday (yesterday, Macau time) at the

Snow blankets northern China, closing roads and schools, suspending train service

Overnight snowfall across much of northern China prompted road closures and the suspension of classes and train service yesterday. A red alert for a blizzard was in

Voter turnout plunges below 30% in council elections

Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates, setting a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997.

Hong Kong holds first council elections under Beijing’s guidance of ‘patriots administering the city’

Residents went to the polls yesterday in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral overhaul was implemented under authorities’ guidance of “patriots” administering the

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