BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched a book on Malaysia authored by renowned Chinese entrepreneur, economist and scholar Dr Yan Lijin. The launch was held on Tuesday (Sept 2) on the sidelines of his business meeting with Chinese investors and business leaders here. The Chinese language book "Malaysia, Truly Asia: A Country That Captivates the Heart” features a foreword...
Move aside, Tinder. Many of us would have heard of Xiaohongshu (aka RedNote), where you'll find posts about almost everything on the Chinese social media app, including tips on what to buy, how to dress, and where to go. And now, it seems you can find love on Xiaohongshu too. Yes, it appears young people in China have found one more use for the...
HONG KONG: The lawyer for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai argued on Wednesday (Aug 20) that supporting individual rights is not a crime in the final stretch of a closely watched and years-long national security trial. Lai, 77, who founded the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper, has pleaded not guilty to two charges of conspiracy to...
Li Yan was with her dad, who did not bat an eyelid at his daughter's vaping habit. Lately, a photo of Li Yan, the daughter of Mandopop diva Faye Wong and her second ex-husband Li Yapeng, has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The 19-year-old and her dad were seen leaving a restaurant in Beijing. Li Yan was then photographed fishing a...
China is tracking a rise in Chikungunya virus cases. Learn more about the outbreak and how health officials are responding. Health authorities in China are closely tracking an outbreak of the Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness that has sparked concern due to its rapid transmission and flu-like symptoms. While the virus is more commonly found in...
Was he planning to pass his membership down to his descendants? A man from Hangzhou, China is suing a gym for reportedly scamming him of 870K yuan (S$53K) for a membership that would last him 300 years. If he was hoping to live that long, we want to know his secret to that kind of longevity. Known only...
BEIJING: A deputy to a prominent Chinese diplomat being questioned by authorities was also detained, three people with knowledge of the matter said, a further sign of uncertainty in the top echelons of China's diplomacy. Sun Haiyan (pic), a senior diplomat and former ambassador to Singapore, was detained in early August around the time Liu Jianchao,...
HONG KONG: India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year, its embassy in China said on July 23, the first time in five years as both countries move to repair their rocky relationship. Tensions between the two countries escalated following a 2020 military clash along their disputed Himalayan border. In...
Hooray to the end of a ill-fated relationship? Does divorce always have to be a sad thing? Apparently not, especially for these couples in China. An increasing number of young people have taken to Chinese social media to share videos and photos of what they call their "divorce ceremony" or "divorce party". The complete opposite of a wedding, freshly-divorced individuals...
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Chinese counterpart at a summit in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (July 11), the first in-person session between the two and a possible prelude to a presidential summit. The top American envoy is scheduled to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur at...
