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WORLDJun 242 Japanese held in China over alleged rare earths smugglingChina has detained two Japanese nationals over alleged attempts to take rare earth-related products out of the country. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Wednesday that one of the two was detained by Chinese authorities on May 18 and the other a week later, accused of violating Chinese laws governing the import and export of restricted goods. Tokyo confirmed the detentions, without giving further details, citing privacy. One of the detainees is an employee of a Japanese...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artistsA new, first-of-its-kind queer museum has opened in San Francisco's Chinatown. The museum aims to showcase and promote the work of Chinese LGBTQ+ artists.news4jax.com · United States
WORLDJun 24Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World CupIn a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese soccer fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan's Ayase Ueda looped a header over Tunisia's goalkeeper to secure a 4-0 win…Japan Today
WORLDJun 24Outrage erupts after distressed tourist-carrying camel in China is forced to its feetA camel was seen crying out continuously while carrying a tourist on its back at a major attraction in China, sparking public outrage. The camel drew significant attention online after a blogger released a video on June 15, showing that the skinny animal was forced to stand despite appearing exhausted while carrying a female tourist who was taking photos, as reported by the news portal The Cover. The incident occurred at Devil City on the Sea in Fuhai county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Global Times : China has all the necessary ingredients working together to guarantee successGlobal Times states that China possesses all the necessary elements for guaranteed success. This reflects an official or state-aligned perspective on the nation's capabilities and future.manilatimes.net · Philippines
WORLDJun 23Why the World Cup Keeps Eluding ChinaXi has spent billions of dollars trying to turn Beijing into a soccer powerhouse.Foreign Policy
WORLDJun 23New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changesA dog-rental platform has sparked both curiosity and concern as China’s urban pet economy takes an unexpected turn. Launched on social media in March, the mini-programme known as “Wangbu,” which loosely translates to “dog walk,” enables residents in first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to rent dogs by the hour for walks. After owners create profiles for their pets, renters coordinate pickup and return details directly with them. Fees typically range from 10 to 60 yuan (US$1.5...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23China and Africa’s evolving partnershipSouth China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Tourists in China call locals smelly, Philippine school shooting: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Malaysian tourists in China scorned for calling locals ‘smelly’ A group of Malaysian tourists is facing intense backlash for filming strangers and mocking locals in China as “smelly”, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national image. 2. Indonesia market sell-off...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Vox Machina Season 4 Finale : Quantum Teleportation and Apoptosis Power the Whispered One ArcThe fourth season finale of 'Vox Machina' reportedly incorporates concepts like quantum teleportation and apoptosis to drive 'The Whispered One' arc. These scientific ideas are used as narrative elements in the animated series.techtimes.com · United States
WORLDJun 23China zoo offers US$15,000 annual salary for bear costume performer with strict silence clauseA recruitment advertisement from a zoo in central China seeking individuals to pose as black bears, offering an annual salary of 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), has gone viral on social media, generating a wave of humorous responses among internet users. Luohe Wildlife Zoo, located in Luohe city in Henan province, posted the job ad on June 13, looking to hire people to wear black bear costumes, roam the zoo, and interact with visitors, according to Jiupai News. It is unclear if the costumes come with...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22How Tibetan nomads deal with life amidst China giant solar and wind farmsThe article explores how Tibetan nomads manage their lives amidst the presence of large solar and wind farms in China.scroll.in · India
WORLDJun 22Australian public cooling on Trump’s US while thawing on China, survey findsAustralian trust in the United States has hit a record low, while the public mood towards China has warmed for the fourth year in a row, according to a new opinion poll. In an unprecedented shift, 51 per cent of those surveyed said the country’s relationship with China was more important than that with the US, compared with 45 per cent who said America should take priority. Only 31 per cent of those questioned in the Lowy Institute’s annual poll said they trusted the US to act responsibly in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Malaysian woman sorry for ‘excessive’ behaviour in video mocking locals in ChinaA woman who appeared in videos allegedly showing a group of Malaysian tourists mocking locals in China as “smelly” has apologised after days of criticism from social media users in Malaysia and China. Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil came under scrutiny after the clips went viral, with users criticising the remarks as insulting to locals in China and saying they reflected poorly on Malaysians abroad. In a statement posted on her TikTok page, @ekyn.wong, on Saturday, she said she took full responsibility...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22China defends role in global supply chains amid Strait of Hormuz crisisChina’s proactive role in stabilising global energy and fertiliser markets amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis shows the country is a defender of global supply chains, rather than a disruptive force as “hyped” by the West, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Monday. “The fact that Chinese manufacturing never falters or fails at critical moments fully proves that China is a participant, a builder and a defender of the global supply chain,” Ding said during the opening ceremony of the fourth China...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 21China-Asean relations are bigger than mere geopoliticsChina-Asean relations are usually described in two ways. One emphasises danger: the South China Sea, US-China rivalry, military pressure and risk of Southeast Asia being pulled into China’s orbit. The other emphasises opportunity: trade, infrastructure, investment, supply chains and shared growth. Both are true. Neither is enough. I recently joined a study tour by the University of Hong Kong’s Centre on Contemporary China and the World to Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. During the trip, I was...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 21La China Suárez y Mauro Icardi, siempre provocadores: fotos sensuales y una firme respuesta a las críticasLa actriz y el futbolista compartieron una cita nocturna y en las redes se mostraron picantes."¡¡Que nos miren, que comenten!!", lanzó el delantero rosarino.Clarín
WORLDJun 21Opinion | China Iran strategy an exercise in power without projectionThis opinion piece analyzes China and Iran's strategy, describing it as an exercise in power without projection. It offers commentary on international geopolitical dynamics.scmp.com · China
WORLDJun 21With NEET re - exam today , here how China holds its biggest college entrance exam | Explained NewsThis explained news piece discusses China's largest college entrance exam in the context of a NEET re-exam. It offers insight into educational systems and comparisons.indianexpress.com · India
WORLDJun 19Chinas demographic implosion has begun and will unfold rapidlylaosnews.net · United States
WORLDJun 19Chinas demographic implosion has begun and will unfold rapidlyChina's demographic decline is reported to have started and is expected to rapidly intensify. This signifies a major long-term societal and economic trend with global consequences.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLDJun 19Does China Have Its Own Caste System ? Social Media Is Comparing Beijing Hukou , Shi - Nong - Gong - Shang With IndiaSocial media is discussing whether China possesses a caste-like system, comparing Beijing's Hukou and Shi-Nong-Gong-Shang systems with India's caste system. This explores social stratification and historical class structures in a comparative context.newsx.com · India
WORLDJun 18This Russian actor finds his place in China storytelling worldA Russian actor has reportedly found success within the Chinese storytelling industry. This highlights cultural interaction and individual career development in entertainment.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJun 18Global Times : Across the linked Tianshan Mountains , seeing China in KyrgyzstanA report observes cultural and geographical links between China and Kyrgyzstan, specifically across the Tianshan Mountains. This highlights cross-border perspectives and regional connections.nashvilleherald.com · United States