China Mourns Loss of Self-made Billionaire Founder Zong Qinghou, Dies at 79Self-made Chairman Zong Qinghou of Wahaha died at 79Once the wealthiest businessman in China“A first-generation entrepreneur after China’s reform and opening up” Zong Qinghou, the founder of China’s largest food and beverage company, Wahaha Group, died at the age of 79 on the 25th, according to China Daily. The memorial service will be held in […]
Samsung's Galaxy AI Sets New Standards: What to Expect from the S24 Series The competition for AI phones is growing, led by Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S24, and Chinese manufacturers and Apple are also entering the market. The AI phone market is expected to drive innovation in ICT and provide direct benefits of AI technology to consumers...
North Korea and China Strengthen Friendship at 2024 New Year's Banquet The North Korean Embassy in China organized a banquet for the 2024 New Year, the Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday. "Wang Dong-myong, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, and workers (cadres) from relevant departments including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the External Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State Administration of Immigration, the People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Communist Youth League, and the All-China Women's Federation were invited to the banquet," the newspaper said on Feb. 25. "North Korean Ambassador to China Ri Ryong Nam and members of the embassy staff attended.
Legendary Dragon's Ancestor? 240-Million-Year-Old Reptile Resembling Mythical Creature Discovered in China A 240-million-year-old fossilized reptile, Dinochepalosaurus orientalis, has been discovered. It was 5 meters long and had a dragon-like neck. Adapted to forage in rock crevices under water. No other species similar to modern-day creatures...
What's Up with Chinese Live Streamers Taking Over Parking Lots?① Chinese Blocking Parking Spaces and Broadcasting Live Videos depicting Chinese individuals live-streaming on the streets have ignited discussions across social media platforms. These individuals were observed occupying parking spaces and maintaining approximately 3 feet of distance from one another as they conducted their live streams. Holding multiple sets of clothing, they were deeply immersed […]
North Korea-China Celebrate Air Transport Agreement Anniversary with Cultural Exchange Plans North Korea and China are expected to resume transportation, including air travel, and expand cultural exchanges as the two countries mark the Year of Friendship this year.The DPRK's Committee for Foreign Cultural Liaison and the General Administration of State Aviation jointly hosted a reception at the Okryugwan in Pyongyang on March 22 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Air Transport Agreement and the DPRK-China Cultural Cooperation Agreement. Seo Ho Won, chairman of the DPRK's Committee for Foreign Cultural Liaison, Park Kyong Chol, vice minister of culture, and Ri Young Sun, deputy director of the General Administration of Civil Aviation, attended the event, along with Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yazhun, Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Feng Chun Tai, and Chinese Counsellor Zhou Changting...
China's Complex Sentiments Towards Mexico: Balancing Act Between Trade Partner and Immigration Woes Hong Soondo, Beijing Correspondent, AsiaToday = China's love-hate relationship with Mexico has been analyzed as a love-hate relationship. This is because while Mexico has recently emerged as a staging ground for bypassed exports to the U.S., which has helped Beijing considerably, the U.S.-Mexico border is also a highly publicized conduit for illegal immigration of its own citizens to the U.S. Diplomatic sources in Beijing cited the 23rd as a distribution route for the drug fentanyl, which is plaguing the United States. The raw material for the drug, produced in China, enters the U.S. through Mexico. Moreover, the two countries have grown closer in recent years, with China actively utilizing Mexico as a staging ground for bypassing exports to the United States. As of last year, the value of Chinese goods exported to Mexico increased by a whopping 30 percent from the previous year. Industry insiders said that most Chinese goods are either further processed in factories across Mexico or "labeled" into finished products before being exported to the U.S. overland. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which offers broad tariff reductions...
North Korean Workers Stage Massive Riot in China Over Unpaid Wages About 2,000 North Korean workers at the Pyongyang Bag Factory in the North Korean city of Pyongyang have staged a strike and riot to protest unpaid wages, symbolizing the regime's loss of control over the population, according to claims...
Starbucks in China Introduces Pork-Flavored Latte for Chinese New Year Celebration Starbucks in China has launched a pork-flavored latte for the Chinese New Year. The drink, which comes with pork slices and sauce, has been a hit on Chinese social media. Some consumers have pointed out that the price is high...
Korean Semiconductors Caught in the Middle: Facing Pressure from U.S., China, and Japan With US President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea, the semiconductor industry is facing the challenge of securing competitiveness. The U.S. and Japan are expanding with software competitiveness and subsidies, and China is also looking for a way out of the U.S.'s grasp.
Pork-Flavored Coffee? Starbucks China Raises Eyebrows with Unique BrewStarbucks in China has launched a pork-flavored drink to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in the country. On the 20th (local time), CNN reported that Starbucks in China released a pork-flavored coffee to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This drink was reportedly made to celebrate China’s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. A […]
Completion of Charging in 5 minutes? Hyundai Motor to Develop Detachable Battery for Electric Vehicle With the launch of the Mobility Innovation Committee of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Hyundai Motor Company's removable battery has been granted a special regulatory exemption, allowing it to build a battery-removable electric vehicle. The spread of battery-removable electric vehicles is expected to solve the charging crisis along with the development of charging infrastructure...
Chinese Fireworks Blamed for South Korea's Fine Dust Pollution, Research Shows Experts have estimated that half of the fine particulate matter is caused by Chinese firecrackers. It was claimed that the increase in concentrations to 'bad' levels over the holiday was due to Chinese fireworks...
U.S. Allies Gear Up Against China's Trade Offensive in Electric Vehicles US expresses concern over China's dumping attempts. Respond with allies and build a public 'battery united front'. Opportunities for Korean companies. Strategies to combat Chinese overcapacity and low processing taxes. U.S., EU pressure China's EV industry. China's overcapacity could hurt global markets...
Xi Jinping's Socialist Solution: China's Response to the Real Estate CrisisChina considers socialist measures to overcome real estate crisis. Government intervention to boost home sales and rentals. Financial resources are a problem and backlash is a concern.
8-Year-Old Boy Steals Diamond Necklace from Mom and Gives it to His GirlfriendStole His Mother’s Diamond Necklace8-Year-Old Boy Confesses His Feelings to GirlfriendParents’ Astounding Reaction On February 14, Chinese local media reported about a surprising Valentine’s Day gift from an 8-year-old girl. A girl living in Hunan Province, China, came home from school with a necklace. At first, the girl’s mother noticed her daughter wearing an unfamiliar […]
China Leads Global New Energy Vehicle Market with Two-Thirds Sales Share China's sales of new energy passenger vehicles accounted for nearly two-thirds of the world's total last year, according to industry data. China's new energy vehicle sales accounted for two-thirds of the world's total in 2023, according to the China Passenger Vehicle Association...
Riots Erupt as North Korean Workers Protest Unpaid Wages in Chinese Factory TakeoverIt has been reported that an incident occurred last month where 2,000 North Korean workers dispatched to China protested against wage defaults, occupied a factory, and, during the protest, assaulted a managerial staff, leading to his death. According to Yomiuri’s report on the 17th, approximately 2,000 workers dispatched by a trading company under the North […]
China Faces Worst-Case Economic Scenario: Potential Financial Crisis in 2027Predictions are surfacing that China’s economy, currently facing difficulties, could potentially lead to a financial crisis. The editorial cartoons from a media outlet hint at the plausible likelihood of such a scenario./Jingji Ribao. Currently, the worst-case scenarios primarily advocated by some foreign media and think tanks regarding China’s severe economic situation are being put forward. […]
China Records Highest Average Temperature in 73 Years, Hits 51.28°F Amid Global Warming|The national average precipitation decreased by 4% from the average Due to the effects of global warming, China’s average temperature last year was the highest in 73 years, according to a report by Xinhua News Agency on the 14th. According to the 2023 China Climate Bulletin recently published by the China Meteorological Administration, the national […]
China Mourns Loss of Self-made Billionaire Founder Zong Qinghou, Dies at 79 Self-made Chairman Zong Qinghou of Wahaha died at 79Once the wealthiest businessman in China“A first-generation entrepreneur after China’s reform and opening up” Zong Qinghou, the founder of China’s largest food and beverage company, Wahaha Group, died at the age of 79 on the 25th, according to China Daily. The memorial service will be held in […]
Samsung's Galaxy AI Sets New Standards: What to Expect from the S24 Series The competition for AI phones is growing, led by Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S24, and Chinese manufacturers and Apple are also entering the market. The AI phone market is expected to drive innovation in ICT and provide direct benefits of AI technology to consumers...
North Korea and China Strengthen Friendship at 2024 New Year's Banquet The North Korean Embassy in China organized a banquet for the 2024 New Year, the Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday. "Wang Dong-myong, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, and workers (cadres) from relevant departments including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the External Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State Administration of Immigration, the People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Communist Youth League, and the All-China Women's Federation were invited to the banquet," the newspaper said on Feb. 25. "North Korean Ambassador to China Ri Ryong Nam and members of the embassy staff attended.
Legendary Dragon's Ancestor? 240-Million-Year-Old Reptile Resembling Mythical Creature Discovered in China A 240-million-year-old fossilized reptile, Dinochepalosaurus orientalis, has been discovered. It was 5 meters long and had a dragon-like neck. Adapted to forage in rock crevices under water. No other species similar to modern-day creatures...
What's Up with Chinese Live Streamers Taking Over Parking Lots? ① Chinese Blocking Parking Spaces and Broadcasting Live Videos depicting Chinese individuals live-streaming on the streets have ignited discussions across social media platforms. These individuals were observed occupying parking spaces and maintaining approximately 3 feet of distance from one another as they conducted their live streams. Holding multiple sets of clothing, they were deeply immersed […]
North Korea-China Celebrate Air Transport Agreement Anniversary with Cultural Exchange Plans North Korea and China are expected to resume transportation, including air travel, and expand cultural exchanges as the two countries mark the Year of Friendship this year.The DPRK's Committee for Foreign Cultural Liaison and the General Administration of State Aviation jointly hosted a reception at the Okryugwan in Pyongyang on March 22 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Air Transport Agreement and the DPRK-China Cultural Cooperation Agreement. Seo Ho Won, chairman of the DPRK's Committee for Foreign Cultural Liaison, Park Kyong Chol, vice minister of culture, and Ri Young Sun, deputy director of the General Administration of Civil Aviation, attended the event, along with Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yazhun, Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Feng Chun Tai, and Chinese Counsellor Zhou Changting...
China's Complex Sentiments Towards Mexico: Balancing Act Between Trade Partner and Immigration Woes Hong Soondo, Beijing Correspondent, AsiaToday = China's love-hate relationship with Mexico has been analyzed as a love-hate relationship. This is because while Mexico has recently emerged as a staging ground for bypassed exports to the U.S., which has helped Beijing considerably, the U.S.-Mexico border is also a highly publicized conduit for illegal immigration of its own citizens to the U.S. Diplomatic sources in Beijing cited the 23rd as a distribution route for the drug fentanyl, which is plaguing the United States. The raw material for the drug, produced in China, enters the U.S. through Mexico. Moreover, the two countries have grown closer in recent years, with China actively utilizing Mexico as a staging ground for bypassing exports to the United States. As of last year, the value of Chinese goods exported to Mexico increased by a whopping 30 percent from the previous year. Industry insiders said that most Chinese goods are either further processed in factories across Mexico or "labeled" into finished products before being exported to the U.S. overland. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which offers broad tariff reductions...
North Korean Workers Stage Massive Riot in China Over Unpaid Wages About 2,000 North Korean workers at the Pyongyang Bag Factory in the North Korean city of Pyongyang have staged a strike and riot to protest unpaid wages, symbolizing the regime's loss of control over the population, according to claims...
Starbucks in China Introduces Pork-Flavored Latte for Chinese New Year Celebration Starbucks in China has launched a pork-flavored latte for the Chinese New Year. The drink, which comes with pork slices and sauce, has been a hit on Chinese social media. Some consumers have pointed out that the price is high...
Korean Semiconductors Caught in the Middle: Facing Pressure from U.S., China, and Japan With US President Joe Biden's visit to South Korea, the semiconductor industry is facing the challenge of securing competitiveness. The U.S. and Japan are expanding with software competitiveness and subsidies, and China is also looking for a way out of the U.S.'s grasp.
Pork-Flavored Coffee? Starbucks China Raises Eyebrows with Unique Brew Starbucks in China has launched a pork-flavored drink to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in the country. On the 20th (local time), CNN reported that Starbucks in China released a pork-flavored coffee to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This drink was reportedly made to celebrate China’s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. A […]
Completion of Charging in 5 minutes? Hyundai Motor to Develop Detachable Battery for Electric Vehicle With the launch of the Mobility Innovation Committee of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Hyundai Motor Company's removable battery has been granted a special regulatory exemption, allowing it to build a battery-removable electric vehicle. The spread of battery-removable electric vehicles is expected to solve the charging crisis along with the development of charging infrastructure...
Chinese Fireworks Blamed for South Korea's Fine Dust Pollution, Research Shows Experts have estimated that half of the fine particulate matter is caused by Chinese firecrackers. It was claimed that the increase in concentrations to 'bad' levels over the holiday was due to Chinese fireworks...
U.S. Allies Gear Up Against China's Trade Offensive in Electric Vehicles US expresses concern over China's dumping attempts. Respond with allies and build a public 'battery united front'. Opportunities for Korean companies. Strategies to combat Chinese overcapacity and low processing taxes. U.S., EU pressure China's EV industry. China's overcapacity could hurt global markets...
Xi Jinping's Socialist Solution: China's Response to the Real Estate Crisis China considers socialist measures to overcome real estate crisis. Government intervention to boost home sales and rentals. Financial resources are a problem and backlash is a concern.
8-Year-Old Boy Steals Diamond Necklace from Mom and Gives it to His Girlfriend Stole His Mother’s Diamond Necklace8-Year-Old Boy Confesses His Feelings to GirlfriendParents’ Astounding Reaction On February 14, Chinese local media reported about a surprising Valentine’s Day gift from an 8-year-old girl. A girl living in Hunan Province, China, came home from school with a necklace. At first, the girl’s mother noticed her daughter wearing an unfamiliar […]
China Leads Global New Energy Vehicle Market with Two-Thirds Sales Share China's sales of new energy passenger vehicles accounted for nearly two-thirds of the world's total last year, according to industry data. China's new energy vehicle sales accounted for two-thirds of the world's total in 2023, according to the China Passenger Vehicle Association...
Riots Erupt as North Korean Workers Protest Unpaid Wages in Chinese Factory Takeover It has been reported that an incident occurred last month where 2,000 North Korean workers dispatched to China protested against wage defaults, occupied a factory, and, during the protest, assaulted a managerial staff, leading to his death. According to Yomiuri’s report on the 17th, approximately 2,000 workers dispatched by a trading company under the North […]
China Faces Worst-Case Economic Scenario: Potential Financial Crisis in 2027 Predictions are surfacing that China’s economy, currently facing difficulties, could potentially lead to a financial crisis. The editorial cartoons from a media outlet hint at the plausible likelihood of such a scenario./Jingji Ribao. Currently, the worst-case scenarios primarily advocated by some foreign media and think tanks regarding China’s severe economic situation are being put forward. […]
China Records Highest Average Temperature in 73 Years, Hits 51.28°F Amid Global Warming |The national average precipitation decreased by 4% from the average Due to the effects of global warming, China’s average temperature last year was the highest in 73 years, according to a report by Xinhua News Agency on the 14th. According to the 2023 China Climate Bulletin recently published by the China Meteorological Administration, the national […]
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