Multinationals fast-track investments to leverage China’s NEV boom

SHANGHAI: (Bernama-Xinhua) The rapid evolution of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is driving multinational corporations to restructure their China strategies, prompting some to scale up local investments across research and development (R&D), production and supply chains, Xinhua reported. German chemical giant BASF earlier this week announced a 500-million-yuan (about US$69.3 million) investment for the expansion...

Anwar says Malaysia committed to work with China, describes Xi as a ‘true friend’

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has expressed its commitment to work with China in various areas, including economy, trade and emerging technologies such as AI, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister, who referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a 'true friend', said he and the Cabinet warmly welcome Xi and his delegation to Malaysia. "We will work...

Xi Jinping hopes for another ’50 golden years’ of close China-Malaysia ties

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is in Malaysia for a three-day state visit, plans to deepen China-Malaysia traditional friendship, enhance political trust and advance the China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Xi said during his visit, he will have an in-depth exchange of views with His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime...

Setting the stage for the next 50 years

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Malaysia, starting today, marks a new strategic chapter for Malaysia-China relations, with key industry players hoping for stronger and deeper bilateral trade in high potential sectors that will mutually benefit both nations. Malaysia-China Friendship Association president Datuk Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan said the visit will be meaningful...

Chinese president Xi to begin three-day state visit to Malaysia tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese President Xi Jinping will undertake a three-day state visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday (April 15). The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the visit from April 15 to 17 is at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. During his visit, Xi will be accorded a state welcoming ceremony, followed by an...

Daughter of Hong Kong actress attends two kindergartens, eats, naps, uses bathroom in car

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong actress’s daughter who attends two kindergartens, eats, naps, and uses the toilet in her car has earned her mother the label “monster parent”. Li Tianzong, 37, also known online as Lena, was born in Hong Kong to a mother who is a renowned pipa player. The former Miss Hong Kong contestant has...

China to US: ‘Market has spoken’ after tariffs spur selloff

BEIJING (Reuters): China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to the trade levies that drew Chinese retaliation. State-run Xinhua news agency also published the Chinese government's stance, saying the U.S. should "stop using tariffs as...

Pet Pooch Ferried Around By Robot Dog: “Is This The Future Of Dog-Walking?” Netizens Ask

Perfect for lazy dogs or pet owners. A recent video featuring two dogs — one furry and one robotic — has been making the rounds online, piquing the curiosity of many. Filmed by a passerby in Chengdu, China, the clip shows a small pet dog comfortably seated atop a robot dog as it strolls down the street. The pampered pup was being ferried the...

Chinese Tour Guide Goes Viral For Looking Like Actress Dilireba, But She Calls Herself “Pretty Average”

She says there are many good looking women and men in Xinjiang where she and Dilireba are from. A tour guide from China's Xinjiang province has gone viral for her striking resemblance to popular actress Dilireba. Which is pretty high praise considering Dilireba is dubbed one of the "Four Beauties of Xinjiang”. Like Dilireba, she's also from Xinjiang. Even her name — Dilinur — sounds similar to the 32-year-old...

Unable To Find Affordable Housing, Chinese Girl, 18, Rents Company’s Toilet For S$9.20 A Month

She says that as long as she remains employed at the company, she has no plans to rent a room elsewhere. With home rental prices through the roof, an 18-year-old girl from Hunan, China, has taken an unconventional approach to housing — by renting her company's toilet. Yes, you read that right. As she was unwilling to paying 800 yuan...