US diplomats visit Syria to meet new rulers
US diplomats are in Syria to meet the country’s new Islamist-led rulers, the state department said on Friday, as outside powers seek assurances they...
Vladimir Putin praises China, Brazil and South Africa for ‘balanced’ Ukraine peace efforts
Published: 6:27pm, 20 Dec 2024Updated: 6:31pm, 20 Dec 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the “balanced” Ukraine peace drive led by China, Brazil...
How China is reaching into the Indo-Pacific with hypersonic missiles
The Chinese military has “the world’s leading” hypersonic missile arsenal, weapons that are helping it to operate “deeper into the Indo-Pacific region”, according to...
Scandal-plagued actress Li Xiaolu gains comeback support amid calls for equal tolerance
Chinese actress Li Xiaolu is described by many, including herself, as “a person who destroyed her own reputation” after her extramarital affair ruined her...
Hong Kong’s Mirror to headline Kai Tak Sports Park’s first concert, testing venue’s readiness
Published: 5:52pm, 20 Dec 2024Updated: 6:02pm, 20 Dec 2024 Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park is set to hold its first concert on Friday...
Indonesia’s cuisine is world-class, so why does it do a half-baked job promoting it?
As Indonesia’s mouthwatering food continues to gain international recognition and acclaim, experts say the nation has done a half-baked job of promoting its culinary...
Sri Lanka rescues 102 people, thought to be Rohingya refugees, adrift on fishing boat
Published: 5:10pm, 20 Dec 2024Updated: 5:19pm, 20 Dec 2024 Sri Lanka’s navy rescued more than 100 people believed to be Rohingya refugees who were...
Migration from China’s countryside to cities to be a key factor in resource allocation
China has pledged to make consideration of population movements a priority when allocating resources as it grapples with the twin demands of deepening urbanisation...
Chinese domestic worker proves it’s never too late to achieve your dreams
Li Wenli, a 56-year-old woman from a rural part of Pingliang, Gansu, China, has surprised many with her artistic talents in writing, painting, singing...