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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

Culture News

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

China news News

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

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Who REALLY killed the US solar panel industry?

YES, THE US SOLAR PANEL industry has been stomped on. But who did the damage? The answer will come as a surprise. No, it wasn’t China. The US did the harm itself. The solar industry in America was decimated BECAUSE an earlier incarnation of the US government introduced tariffs against Chinese solar panels. That was…

May 17, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

China news News

Gaza asks China, Russia and Türkiye, to co-sign peace pact

China quietly took 9 steps toward peace for Palestine GAZA'S REPRESENTATIVES invited China, Russia and Türkiye to stand with their community in any forthcoming peace deal with Israel and the west. The Palestinians want the three non-western nations to be “co-guarantors” of the eventual pact that ends the fighting, said the head of the Hamas…

May 8, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

Chinese food Culture

This Chinese fruit may be the ugliest and sweetest thing you’ll ever taste

IF THERE WAS A list of "ugly speciality foods", China's frozen pears would probably be at the top of it. They have black peel, a hard texture, and freeze your hands. They look like small grenades. But wait till you taste them! Could you make them in your fridge? No. Domestic freezers don't get cold…

March 27, 20240Comments ByEmily Zhou

China news

U.S. is selling slave labor products to China: report

THE DEBUNKED “China uses prisoners as slave labor” story turns out to be true—but it’s happening in the United States, not China, a shocking new study shows. Large numbers of prisoners in the US make products for companies including the world’s largest food manufacturers—and are paid just pennies or nothing at all, according to a…

January 31, 20240Comments ByNury Vittachi

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

Who REALLY killed the US solar panel industry?

Gaza asks China, Russia and Türkiye, to co-sign peace pact

This Chinese fruit may be the ugliest and sweetest thing you’ll ever taste

U.S. is selling slave labor products to China: report

Record-breaking number of deals clinched at China import expo

Mainland China, HK, now helping other nations make clean energy transition

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