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WORLDAug 20Eurasian Cinema Academy award screenings to begin in ChinaScreenings for the Eurasian Cinema Academy awards are set to begin in China. This marks the start of a cultural event focusing on Eurasian cinema.sierraleonetimes.com · Sierra Leone
WORLDAug 20Beijing calls US tariff report ‘false narrative’ as named hub Mexico plans new China curbsChina rejected a White House report on Thursday that accused its exporters of routing goods through Mexico and other countries to avoid US tariffs, hours after word emerged that Mexico was preparing to restrict Chinese products further. He Yadong, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce, told a regular press briefing in Beijing that the report “ignored facts and distorted reality by treating normal international trade and investment as fraud”. He called it a “typical exercise in...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 20China Isn’t Winning the Digital Order – YetIn Southeast Asia, Beijing is building the digital infrastructure, but not (yet) writing the rules.The Diplomat
WORLDAug 20China’s falling gaokao numbers offer a revealing snapshotEvery summer, China’s gaokao, the national higher education entrance examination, provides an unusually revealing snapshot of household expectations. The critical metrics are not average scores or admission volumes. They are the choices families make about how their children will spend four years of their lives. The 2026 examination attracted 12.9 million registered candidates. This is a decline from 13.35 million in 2025 and 13.42 million in 2024. Demographics explain much of this contraction....South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 20Malaysia’s Anwar to visit China next month with an eye on building trade tiesMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is planning a visit to China next month – his first in over a year – as the Southeast Asian country looks to deepen trade ties with Beijing. According to people familiar with the planning, Anwar is expected to make a three-day visit to China in late September at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, with stops in Shanghai and Hangzhou. The trip does not include a stop in Beijing. His itinerary was still being finalised, sources told the South China Morning...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 20How China can turn its ‘blue cradle’ into a bridge with Southeast AsiaChina has spent 80 years building formidable marine science capabilities. The harder test now is whether it can build rules for ocean data that its neighbours trust – and share. When China’s first department of oceanography was established in 1946, the country had only a modest capacity to study the seas around it. China now commands one of the world’s most extensive marine science enterprises, with research fleets, satellites, ocean-observation networks, deep-sea technology and advanced...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 20Why breaking noodles before cooking is considered unlucky in ChinaThis article explores the cultural belief in China that breaking noodles before cooking brings bad luck. It delves into the traditional reasons behind this superstition.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
WORLDAug 19China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaignsA Chinese tourist site recently concluded a month-long position that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) to live on a mountaintop, observe the cloudscape, and share daily videos of the sea of clouds. On July 8, the Laojun Mountain Scenic Area in central China’s Henan province posted a recruitment ad for a “cloudscape observer” to work from July 16 to August 15. The Laojun Mountain Scenic Area is one of China’s most renowned sacred Taoist mountains, boasting over 2,000 years of history. It is believed...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags onAs the Iran war spills over into the Red Sea – a crucial chokepoint for Asia-Europe trade – China has marked a milestone by launching its first regular service through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), a development welcomed by Russia. The route, which runs along Russia’s northern Arctic coast, slashes travel time compared with alternative paths. A journey from Ningbo city on China’s southeast coast to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom takes just 20 days – about half the time required for...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US tiesEcuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, an eight-day trip during which he will seek to lift suspensions on 14 Ecuadorian shrimp processors and secure fresh investment in energy and mining. Noboa will hold talks with President Xi Jinping and meet separately with Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. The visit runs to August 23 before the Asian tour continues to Singapore and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Jordanian king looks to advance Jordan - China strategic partnershipThe Jordanian king is seeking to advance a strategic partnership between Jordan and China. This reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts and bilateral relations between the two nations.shanghainews.net · China
WORLDAug 17Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?The iconic wrapper of White Rabbit, a six-decade-old Chinese milk confectionery, has recently gone viral in the West. Shared this month in a post on X, formerly Twitter, the retro packaging was hailed as an “absolute masterstroke of graphic design”. Its distinctive waxy paper – featuring a white rabbit against a red circle, with blue-and-white rabbit motifs lining both edges – has since racked up more than 6 million views and 260,000 likes. In the comments section, online users from around the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Interview : China development experience wins growing favorability , says S . African journalist - XinhuaA South African journalist states that China's development experience is gaining increasing international favorability. This suggests a growing positive perception of China's development model.english.news.cn
WORLDAug 17China embraces ‘Grandpa Cute’; policewoman probed over uniform dance: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Chinese youth are turning to an 84-year-old Cambridge professor for support 2. Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit 3. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region 4. Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Comics take young readers back to ancient ChinaComics are being utilized to introduce young readers to the history and culture of ancient China. This method aims to engage a younger audience with historical content.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17Comics take young readers back to ancient ChinaComics are being used to introduce ancient Chinese history to young readers. This initiative aims to engage a younger audience with cultural heritage.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centresAs dark tourism gains traction, some Chinese youth are embracing a related form of experiential travel, paying to confront simulated typhoons, floods, and other disasters while acquiring survival skills. Also referred to as grief tourism, dark tourism involves visiting sites linked to death, catastrophe, and human suffering. Its origins trace back centuries, including connections to 17th century Britain, where public executions often attracted large crowds. This phenomenon has surged across...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Fresh evidence exposes Japanese troop wartime atrocities in ChinaNew evidence has reportedly revealed wartime atrocities committed by Japanese troops in China. This discovery sheds light on historical events.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 15Haunting nightmares : how medical records become evidence of Japanese wartime atrocities in ChinaThe article explores how medical records are being used as evidence to document Japanese wartime atrocities committed in China. This sheds light on past historical events.shanghaisun.com · China
WORLDAug 15Haunting nightmares : how medical records become evidence of Japanese wartime atrocities in ChinaMedical records are being used as evidence to document Japanese wartime atrocities committed in China. This research sheds light on past human rights violations.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
WORLDAug 152026 Shanghai rankings: France holds steady while China advancesFrance maintains its presence in the annual world university rankings, with 27 universities listed, unchanged from 2025, including four in the top 100. Chinese universities continue to rise in a ranking still dominated by American and British institutions.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 14Q & A : What does China 15th five - year plan for coal mean for climate action ? The article explores the implications of China's 15th five-year plan for coal on climate action. It discusses how this policy may affect global environmental efforts.carbonbrief.org · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 13China’s STEM students turn to Singapore as Western study options shrinkFor generations, China’s brightest science and technology minds followed a well-worn path: board a Westbound flight and claim a seat at a globally renowned university. That once-reliable trajectory has fractured. Escalating US-China tech competition and tightening immigration policies across the “big four” study destinations – Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States – have redrawn the map for global student mobility. As Western nations impose ever-stricter access controls and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 13D’Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victoryWith the China tour now complete, the focus shifts to Tenerife, where D’Tigress will continue their build-up against further strong opposition. The post D’Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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