A new type of online service is gaining popularity in China, where so called instant reply providers are offering emotional support by responding quickly to people who want to vent, complain or simply be heard, turning empathy and availability into a source of
China has reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s government amid heightened international pressure, following a meeting between China’s ambassador to Caracas and Venezuela’s interim president. Delcy Rodriguez, who assumed leadership after former president Nicolas Maduro was detained by United States forces, described her meeting
Chinese financial institutions are pressing ahead with debt issuance to support overseas expansion, underscoring a sustained push to extend their global footprint and promote wider use of the yuan in international markets. According to market data and industry estimates, Chinese financial firms raised
Chinese artificial intelligence related stocks are expected to remain a key driver of equity market gains in 2026, though the pace of growth is likely to slow compared with the sharp rallies seen over the past year, according to major international banks. Analysts
Hourly parking services have partially resumed at Hong Kong’s first fully automated public car park, just days after operations were suspended for an urgent system update shortly following its official launch. The high tech facility, introduced as part of Hong Kong’s push toward
A professional rugby player in Hong Kong has been charged with indecent assault and criminal damage following an alleged incident at a bar in the city’s Central district and subsequent events while in police custody. Faizal Solomona Penesa, a 33 year old Samoan
China’s consumer prices showed little movement throughout 2025, highlighting the continued challenge facing policymakers as they try to revive domestic demand while curbing destructive price competition across key industries. Official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the consumer price
China has initiated a market competition probe into the country’s food delivery platforms, signalling a renewed push to regulate digital markets and rein in practices that authorities view as harmful to long term economic stability and fair competition. The assessment was announced by
China’s foreign minister has opened his annual New Year tour of Africa with a high profile appeal to uphold a global order rooted in respect for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The visit comes as Beijing and the African Union jointly expressed
China has disclosed new details about a powerful directed energy weapon capable of disabling large numbers of drones simultaneously, offering a rare glimpse into how the country is preparing for future forms of warfare dominated by unmanned systems. The weapon, known as the
