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WORLD5d ago I met Kim Jong - un - the terrifying rules and how one criticism could end you An individual recounts meeting Kim Jong-un, detailing the strict rules and the severe consequences for any criticism. This provides insight into the nature of the North Korean regime.express.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTER5d agoRisk of lake burst near China - Nepal disaster site wanesThe danger of a lake bursting near a disaster site in the China-Nepal border region is reportedly diminishing.thehindu.com · India
DISASTER5d agoNepal - China families await news of nearly 3 , 000 missingFamilies in Nepal and China are awaiting news regarding nearly 3,000 missing individuals. This indicates a large-scale humanitarian concern, likely following a significant incident or disaster.4029tv.com · United States
MILITARY5d agoWhat Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for ChinaJapan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up defence spending in response to China’s growing military power. According to a Japan Air Self-Defence Force announcement on Tuesday, Tokyo will conduct a joint training exercise, Veer Guardian 26, with the Indian Air Force between September 9 and 21 in Rajasthan in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoHong Kong’s Diocesan Boys’ School to become first to offer 3 university pathwaysHong Kong’s elite Diocesan Boys’ School is set to offer the International Advanced Level curriculum from 2027, becoming the city’s first school to offer three university pathways if it secures the Education Bureau’s approval. Headmaster Ronnie Cheng Kay-yen made the announcement on Saturday at a Primary One admission talk at its Mong Kok campus, after the school obtained approval from Cambridge International Education and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. “We are now waiting...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoOomagari Fireworks Festival where fireworks artisans from all over the country compete: captivating the audience with Shakudama and creative fireworksAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS5d agoChina’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on IranGulf states are making a strategic pivot as the war in Iran drags on into its sixth month, but observers warn that their shift towards self-reliant defence networks could test China’s “involvement without commitment” strategy in the region. The war has forced Gulf leaders to face the reality that neither the United States nor China is able to protect them from attacks by Iran. On Wednesday, the Iranian army warned that any “possible future war” with the United States could spread across the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoNigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibitionNigerian delegation heading to China as part of the country's push for investment in its oil and gas sector. The post Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTER5d agoHong Kong school opens at new Tai Po campus after deadly Wang Fuk Court blazeNearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will be reunited at a newly renovated campus in Tai Po, ending months spent across two temporary sites. Tai Po Baptist Public School, formerly located near Wang Fuk Court, opened its new premises at Fu Shin Estate on Saturday, with pupils, teachers and parents expressing relief at finally having a settled place to reunite. The campus was formerly home to CCC Kei Ching Primary School,...South China Morning Post
DISASTER5d agoChina-Nepal floods: police officer filmed guiding people away from stricken border postSouth China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoDriven by ‘deep love’: China family’s 3,500km drive for son’s university marks life milestoneA family embarked on a remarkable 3,500km journey from eastern China to the northwestern region of the country to help their son commence his university life, garnering significant attention online and receiving a wealth of good wishes. The boy graduated from high school in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, this summer before being accepted at Xinjiang Second Medical College in Karamay, a prominent city in Xinjiang. His father, surnamed Geng, opted to drive his family in their seven-seater MPV to...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoAsahi Shimbun reporter wins 1st place in a category at the international photo contest "IPA"Asahi Shimbun
DISASTERBREAKING5d agoRescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS5d agoTemasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment amid growing scrutinySingapore state investor Temasek, the ⁠majority shareholder of Singapore Airlines , on Saturday backed the airline’s investment in Air India, as scrutiny grows over its stake in the loss-making Indian carrier. Air India’s request for about US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines was ‌first reported by Reuters this week. Singapore Airlines owns 25.1 per cent of India’s second-largest airline, with the rest owned by Tata. News of the funding request prompted...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoVietnam’s move to end executions for drug trafficking sparks debate in regionVietnam is seeking to end executions for drug trafficking under a draft revision to its Penal Code, a notable shift in a country with one of Southeast Asia’s toughest anti-drug regimes. The proposal, presented to lawmakers last week, would remove trafficking from Vietnam’s list of capital crimes. Last year, Hanoi kept the offence on the list during an earlier round of death penalty reforms. If passed, the revised law would leave capital punishment for four crimes: treason, murder, terrorism and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoReality check for China’s carmakers as authorities tell them to focus on quality, not techChina’s shrinking car market has received another reality check as regulators step in to police the hi-tech offerings that carmakers use to drive sales. A nationwide inspection campaign assessing the quality of Chinese-made cars that was announced this week would see some consumers shelve purchase plans, exacerbating a bearish outlook for the country’s auto sector, dealers and analysts said. Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin told a news conference in Beijing on...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH5d ago10 years, 1,800 survey sites: inside China’s hi-tech push to map linguistic diversitySpeak a few sentences of your hometown dialect into a microphone at a museum in central China, and a machine will pinpoint exactly where you are from. The interactive voice-recognition booth is among star attractions at a new language resources hall that opened on Monday at the Hunan Museum in Changsha. The hall showcases recordings and other language materials from Chinese dialects, minority languages and oral culture collected over the past decade. The compilation from more than 1,800 field...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoHongkongers can use either ID or home return permit at revamped Huanggang PortHongkongers can present either their identity card or home return permit at the revamped Huanggang border checkpoint instead of both documents under the latest agreement with mainland Chinese authorities, the security minister has revealed. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung announced the measure after a drill at the crossing involving more than 20,000 civil servants on Saturday. “Residents using e-channels to enter the mainland or return to Hong Kong can use the Hong Kong identity...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoEx - yakuza arrested for ordering 2020 drive - by shooting at rival gang residenceAn former yakuza member has been arrested for allegedly ordering a drive-by shooting that occurred in 2020. This indicates continued law enforcement action against organized crime.tokyoreporter.com · Japan
SCI & TECH5d agoChinese solar sunroofs can charge cars while drivingChinese manufacturers are developing solar sunroofs that can charge cars while they are in motion. This represents an advancement in automotive and renewable energy technology.samaa.tv · Pakistan
CONFLICT5d agoChina massive oil reserves give Beijing leverage during Iran warfinance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICS5d agoXinhua Commentary : China construction in Xisha Qundao legitimate , reasonableA Xinhua commentary asserts that China's construction activities in Xisha Qundao are legitimate and reasonable. This reflects China's official stance on its sovereignty claims in the region.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
WORLD5d agoFormer yakuza rivals edge toward alliance as Yamaguchi - gumi courts Sumiyoshi - kai brassJapanese organized crime groups, the Yamaguchi-gumi and Sumiyoshi-kai, are reportedly moving towards an alliance. This development could reshape the landscape of the yakuza underworld in Japan.tokyoreporter.com · Japan
BUSINESS5d agoHow Shein had to make peace with China to finally go public​This article details the process by which the company Shein had to resolve issues with China in order to successfully go public. It illustrates the complexities of international business and regulatory navigation.finance.yahoo.com · United States