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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
WORLDAug 13Jigawa Sponsors 150 Instructors For Specialised Technical , Vocational Training In ChinaJigawa is sponsoring 150 instructors for specialized technical and vocational training in China. This initiative aims to enhance skills and capacity building.leadership.ng · Nigeria
WORLDAug 13China’s travellers raise alarm over error-filled tourist signs in public spacesA highway operator in Gansu province, northwestern China, apologised on Wednesday after a service area sign for the hot water room, mistranslated in English as “open water rooms”, was shared on social media. Similar translation errors, as well as spelling mistakes, on signage at public facilities have repeatedly drawn attention, including an incident in late March, when a passenger at an airport in the southwestern city of Guiyang discovered multiple misspellings. The mistranslation of the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 13 China Cool trends globally with unique cooling getaways -- Beijing ReviewThe "China Cool" trend is gaining global popularity with its unique cooling getaway experiences. This report highlights an emerging cultural and tourism phenomenon.bjreview.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 13Nearly 200-country study shows China’s Belt and Road Initiative cuts debt and corruptionA study analysing data from hundreds of countries and regions suggests China’s Belt and Road Initiative is linked to better governance and economic development, according to researchers from Nanjing University. They found the trade and investment scheme – which spans Africa, Asia, Europe and beyond – was also associated with improved corruption control and that it reduced debt risks. The team – from the university’s Centre for Asia-Pacific Development Studies and led by Mao Weizhun – said their...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Singapore and South Korea eye science opportunities as last main US-China link shattersAs President Xi Jinping prepares for summit talks with Donald Trump in Washington next month, the United States is closing one of the few remaining openings between the two countries by targeting scientific research. This field has been one of the most durable links in the US-China relationship, but a series of new security-related restrictions on federally funded collaborations with Chinese institutions mark the latest, and arguably most consequential, step in a years-long shift away from...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Zhu Rongji, who drove China's 1990s economic reforms, has died at 97Zhu was renowned for reforms that sought to transition China from the post-Maoist years to a more global market-oriented financial system, without ceding party control over the economy.NPR News
WORLDAug 12Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety reviewChina’s National Cultural Heritage Administration is putting museums nationwide on notice to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season, following a series of operational failures, including a sudden power outage in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum last week. According to the notice published on Monday, there have been issues such as blackouts, air conditioning failures and severe overcrowding at some museums, triggering safety fears and public concern. The disruptions...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So How's it going?When the Taliban reclaimed power five years ago, China appeared poised to capitalize on Afghanistan’s new realities. Beijing quickly took important steps to establish de facto relations with the Islamic Emirate, such as keeping its embassy open in Kabul, maintaining direct ties with Taliban leaders, and expanding political and security cooperation. In January 2024, Xi Jinping became the first head of state to accept credentials from a Taliban-appointed ambassador.Many analysts latched onto these moves as evidence that China would quickly assert great influence in Afghanistan after the hasty U.Responsible Statecraft
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