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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
WORLDAug 12China childhood staple ‘White Rabbit’ candy gains global praise for classic wrapper designThe time-honoured Chinese creamy candy brand White Rabbit recently went viral for its iconic wrapper design, but the brand, having pursued an active rebranding strategy and collaborations, offers much more than its traditional legacy. A netizen on X, under the handle @weeabob, shared a post featuring the candy’s classic blue, red, and white wrapper, praising it as an “absolute masterstroke of graphic design.” This post garnered 260,000 likes and 600 comments, with many users reminiscing about...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11He Jianming new book chronicles Guangdong millennium of trade , tracing China commercial spiritA new book by He Jianming chronicles a millennium of trade in Guangdong, tracing China's commercial spirit. This is a cultural and historical publication.globaltimes.cn · China
WORLDAug 11Cocaine trafficking surge in Pacific region fuels China policing fears , Australia a cash cow for cartelspina.com.fj · Fiji
WORLDAug 11China eye D’Tigress clean sweep after second straight Pre-World Cup victoryThe three-match series is part of both teams’ preparations for next month’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with China now looking to complete a 3-0 sweep when the sides meet for the final time in Foshan on Wednesday The post China eye D’Tigress clean sweep after second straight Pre-World Cup victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 11Despite extreme climate, China’s 2,000-year-old rock art owes survival to post-partum bloodOn the southern edge of China, near the border with Vietnam, a breathtaking array of wall art stretches 260km and is over 2,000 years old. This extraordinary collection, known as Huashan rock art after its most notable site, is celebrated for its vivid imagery depicting humans, animals, boats, weapons, and musical instruments. Located in Guangxi autonomous region, the site was designated as China’s 49th Unesco World Heritage site in 2016. Scholars believe these paintings illustrate the daily...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11DTigress Braces for Final China Test Ahead of WCupThe DTigress team is preparing for a final test against China before the upcoming World Cup. This indicates a significant preparation phase for the sports team.punchng.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 10On one of the world most contested waterways , fears are growing over China next moveConcerns are increasing regarding China's future actions in a highly contested international waterway. This indicates rising geopolitical tensions in a critical maritime region.abc.net.au · Australia
WORLDAug 10China - CEEC cooperation opening doorsCooperation between China and CEEC (Central and Eastern European Countries) is reportedly creating new opportunities. This signifies developing international relations and economic collaboration.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 10China - CEEC cooperation opening doorsCooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries is reported to be creating new opportunities. This signifies strengthening international economic and political ties between these regions.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 9World - view gulf leaves closer China ties out of reachA significant "world-view gulf" is preventing closer ties with China. This suggests ongoing challenges in international diplomatic relations.naroomanewsonline.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 9Lesbian love in China remains forbidden'Growing up in hostile environments' (2/7). In 2014 in Xiamen, China, Dutch photographer Sarah Mei Herman met four lesbian students. Over the years, she has continued to follow them, capturing in her portraits a truth that these young women must otherwise hide in a society where homosexuality remains taboo.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 9Xinhua Headlines : Riding Asia - Pacific momentum : China , ASEAN chart new course for regional developmentChina and ASEAN are charting a new direction for regional development in the Asia-Pacific. This initiative focuses on leveraging regional momentum for progress.chinanationalnews.com · China
WORLDAug 9World - view gulf leaves closer China ties out of reachA "world-view gulf" is reportedly preventing closer ties with China. This suggests ongoing challenges in international diplomatic relations.hepburnadvocate.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 8China , COVID origins , disinformation , social media | Homeland Security NewswireThis article discusses issues related to China, the origins of COVID, disinformation, and social media. These are significant global topics often connected to homeland security concerns.homelandsecuritynewswire.com · United States
WORLDAug 8China Tops Nigeria Summer Travel Destinations – ReportA report indicates that China is the top summer travel destination for Nigerians. This highlights current international travel trends and preferences.leadership.ng · Nigeria
WORLDAug 8Taipei says China traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is ridiculou | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95 . 5 FMTaipei has criticized China's traffic control order for the Taiwan Strait during a typhoon, calling it 'ridiculous'. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and disagreements over the critical waterway.wtvbam.com · United States
WORLDAug 8Visa-free entry, short flights fuel surge in weekend trips to China among South KoreansKim Ji-soo wrapped up a visit to the coastal city of Qingdao in northern China just last weekend, but she is already contemplating where she will go on her next visit. “It seemed affordable, nearby and I wanted to visit a new city,” said the 57-year-old Seoul resident, who had been to Beijing before. “I enjoyed the food and the vast space the most,” Kim said, adding that the city’s bustling energy – which she attributed in part to the number of newborns and young children with their parents –...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7Why China’s Elites Still Want to LeaveSocial callousness pushes even the prosperous to seek new lives overseas.Foreign Policy
WORLDAug 7India officially names 27 places in Arunachal , counters China renaming claimsIndia has officially named 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, directly challenging China's renaming claims in the region. This action escalates a long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.newindianexpress.com · India
WORLDAug 7The world that made Confucius – and the China he made“Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.” This famous 11th thesis from Karl Marx’s Theses on Feuerbach is engraved on his tombstone in Highgate Cemetery in London. It was meant to be a refutation of another famous saying, by G.W.F. Hegel: “The owl of Minerva takes flight only when darkness falls.” This poetic but enigmatic remark is from the Philosophy of Right. It means understanding always arrives too late; philosophy can only teach...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking UniversityA 38-year-old man in China, who was admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University 18 years ago, recently sat for the national university entrance exam and achieved a remarkable score, allowing him to realise his dream of studying medicine at Peking University. Tsinghua and Peking Universities are two of the most elite institutions in mainland China, admitting students with the highest scores from the rigorous annual national university entrance exam, known as the gaokao in Chinese. Li Long,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prizeAfter winning China’s prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize, grass roots delivery rider and poet Wang Jibing expressed his intention to continue delivering food, describing himself as “a river that quietly flows.” Wang, 57, widely known as the “delivery rider poet”, won the elite literature prize in the poetry category for his third collection, Low Flight. The Lu Xun Literary Prize, named after one of China’s most celebrated modern writers, Lu Xun, is regarded as one of the nation’s most respected...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 7Across China : After retirement , many in China are finding new purpose - XinhuaMany retirees in China are discovering new purposes and activities after leaving the workforce. This report from Xinhua highlights a positive social trend among China's elderly population.english.news.cn
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