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Gutsy UK finance chief Reeve faces down the anti-China mob

When new British finance chief Rachel Reeves said she was going to rebuild the friendship between China and the UK, a multi-pronged operation was launched to spoil her mission. It failed. Grenville Cross reports. In 1986, then-US president Ronald Reagan said, “The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.” As the…

4 days ago0Comments ByGrenville Cross

China news

China hits EV target 10 years early

China just killed the fossil fuel car. The country is set to sell more than 12 million electric cars this year, compared to fewer than 11 million old-style cars, new figures show. In Hong Kong, two thirds of new cars registered are electric vehicles, according to a separate source. There's global agreement that mass market…

January 5, 20250Comments Byfriday nury

Hong Kong News

Hong Kong teacher finds job in UK – at one tenth of her pay

THE ONLY JOB a Hong Kong teacher who moved to the UK on the BNO scheme could find was as an assistant in a nursing home—at one tenth of her usual pay. And she's not alone. Three years later, most Hong Kongers who went to UK are still looking for jobs—they are also struggling with…

December 29, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

China news Culture Features

‘Grass must be trimmed to exactly 10cm’

Chinese officials used taxpayers' money to have roadside grass, weeds and flowers trimmed to a height of exactly 10 centimeters. But the ridiculous policy irritated members of that county's public, who tipped off agents specializing in wrongful spending and corruption, it was revealed this week. They halted the operation and punished the county officials. At…

December 27, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

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Yes, China is preparing to take humans back to the moon

China has stepped up its operations to train a new generation of astronauts for more space exploration, including a crewed lunar landing mission by 2030. Chinese space programs have come under the media spotlight in recent years. China made history by retrieving rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon in June…

December 9, 20240Comments ByH.C. Lu

China news

Starmer meets Xi today, hopes to rebuild UK’s relationship

THE UK IS GOING to try to rebuild its relationship with China, following years of backing US-led hostility and political interference. New British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil today. “We are both global players, global powers, both permanent members of the security council…

November 18, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

Culture

At the Great Wall, I learned how the Chinese dealt with their enemies

In the northwest of China lies a cultural gem that combines stunning desert landscapes, unique ancient architecture and historical significance, as well as a reflection of how the Chinese people treat an enemy. In October this year, I set off from Hong Kong and travelled more than 3,500 kilometres north-west to Jiayuguan (嘉峪關) Pass, the…

November 13, 20240Comments ByEmily Zhou

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China has quietly launched the world’s biggest innovation contest

THE NEXT EDISON (or Elon) may well be in China this week. The world's largest competition for young inventors has been underway in the country—and came to a climax last night (Tuesday 15 Oct 2024). Hundreds of finalists were in Shanghai for the finals of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition. It's a big…

October 15, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

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China and Africa media voices call for truthful coverage

IT MAY BE GOOD politics for the west to spend big money badmouthing China, but the process ultimately harms the poor, said speakers at an Africa-China communications forum yesterday. The negative news prevents Africans from taking advantage of the way China uses its skills in creating large scale infrastructure projects to boost trade within and…

August 22, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

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China’s leader creation system is extraordinary

You need literally no political experience to become US president, as long as you have about US$1 billion to campaign for the job. The Chinese method is very different, with a rigorous system to identify capable, intelligent people, and send them to serve at village and county levels before they return to high leadership roles.…

June 21, 20240Comments ByHenry Ho and HC Lu

Gutsy UK finance chief Reeve faces down the anti-China mob

China hits EV target 10 years early

Hong Kong teacher finds job in UK – at one tenth of her pay

‘Grass must be trimmed to exactly 10cm’

Yes, China is preparing to take humans back to the moon

Starmer meets Xi today, hopes to rebuild UK’s relationship

At the Great Wall, I learned how the Chinese dealt with their enemies

China has quietly launched the world’s biggest innovation contest

China and Africa media voices call for truthful coverage

China’s leader creation system is extraordinary

Gutsy UK finance chief Reeve faces down the anti-China mob

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