BEIJING – China’s State Council has released a new set of regulations governing exit and entry management. These rules have quickly drawn intense scrutiny from domestic observers and international analysts alike. Many experts argue these updates represent some of the strictest border control measures in modern Chinese history. Critics point out that the rules place […]
BEIJING – For decades, cranes filled the skylines of China’s rapidly growing cities. Building new homes was the undisputed engine of the world’s second-largest economy. Today, those same cranes stand perfectly still above endless rows of unfinished apartment towers. What started as a problem for a few over-leveraged property developers has quietly mutated into a […]
BEIJING – Made in China has long been a familiar label around the world. For decades, it was often found on clothing, household furniture and consumer electronics, products that became part of everyday life in homes across the globe. But the meaning of “Made in China” has continued to evolve. Over the past several decades, […]
BEIJING, China – Have you ever paused mid-meal to wonder where your food truly comes from? We enjoy fresh vegetables daily for their taste and nutrition, yet few of us consider the soil they grow in, potential chemical residues, and whether crop production depletes the planet’s limited farmland. For most people, food is an ordinary daily […]
BEIJING – In a major geopolitical shift, China has strongly warned Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. This strict message establishes a definitive boundary within their highly publicized partnership. Beijing is making it exceptionally clear that a nuclear escalation is entirely unacceptable. This unprecedented warning carries immense weight for the Kremlin’s strategic planning. Russia […]
BEIJING – For years, China’s green transition has been most visible in its factories. The country dominates global production of solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles. New technologies have proliferated at remarkable speed. Yet a quieter challenge remains. Decarbonizing an economy is one thing; persuading 1.4bn people to live differently is another. The difficulty is […]
BEIJING, China – In a lecture hall at Shanghai’s Fudan University, the traditional classroom is being turned upside down. To ace the final exam in a data mining course, students aren’t solving algorithms—they are tasked with writing original, complex questions designed to challenge advanced AI models like Claude and DeepSeek. The harder the AI struggles […]
BEIJING – A new and unprecedented wave of successful protests is currently spreading across the vast landscape of China. From shopkeepers quietly closing their doors to workers physically blocking banks, ordinary citizens are pushing back against state overreach. These scattered acts of defiance are proving that coordinated action can still force powerful authorities and institutions […]
BEIJING, China – A laser aimed at the Moon sounds like a space weapon. That alarming claim spread online after China reported a successful laser test in April 2025. However, the event involved scientific distance measurement, not an attack on the Moon, scientists, Starlink, or another nation’s spacecraft. Between April 26 and 27, 2025, researchers at […]
SHANGHAI – China is currently battling a fierce and widespread flood emergency across the country this week. Torrential rains are battering multiple regions, leaving major rivers overflowing and entire cities underwater. Emergency response teams are working around the clock to rescue stranded residents and prevent further disasters. The extreme weather patterns have hit several key […]