The Indian embassy in Beijing met with Xinhua, a Chinese state-run news agency, on June 24 to discuss mutual interests. This engagement is part of broader efforts to connect with leading Chinese media organizations, potentially addressing visa issues for journalists.
The 82-meter Haiying Jiake, a 3,500-tonne research vessel funded by 37 Zhejiang fishermen, faces significant financial challenges due to a lack of contracts and an undeveloped private market for such vessels in China, with daily operating costs in the hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Afghanistan's Taliban government claimed its forces conducted airstrikes on militant hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Pakistan's information ministry vehemently denied the claims, stating no such strikes occurred and only a drone from Afghanistan was intercepted.
Chinese state media and influencers are defending the indie film 'Dear You' against accusations it's a tool for Beijing's influence over the diaspora, ahead of its release in Southeast Asia. The Teochew-language film explores Chinese migration and heritage.
A 2026 Overseas Chinese Media Guangxi Tour and Hong Kong Youth Guangxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Camp launched on June 12 in Hezhou, Guangxi. The event brings together 26 overseas Chinese media representatives from 9 countries and 22 Hong Kong youths to promote Guangxi and Hezhou's culture and development.
A promotional seminar was held in Beibei District, Chongqing, for the "2026 Overseas Chinese Media and Overseas Chinese Leaders Sichuan-Chongqing Tour - Focusing on the Construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle." Over 20 overseas Chinese media outlets and more than 10 prominent overseas Chinese leaders participated. The event highlighted Beibei's development, its connection to industrialist Lu Zuofu, and its efforts to attract investment and talent.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Tongjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, to observe how the Qinba Mountains region is transforming local resources into industrial advantages, focusing on the Qingyu pig and Tremella mushroom industries.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Bazhong, Sichuan, exploring the Nanhan Grottoes and Yan Yangchu Museum. They marveled at the ancient Buddhist carvings and learned about the influential educator Yan Yangchu, gaining insights into China's history and modern development.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited China Civil Aviation Flight University's low-altitude talent training center in Chengdu, experiencing flight simulators and learning about talent cultivation for the low-altitude economy. The center aims to build a comprehensive talent system, with plans to expand training capacity.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Chengdu's Eastern New Area, focusing on the Tianfu International Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone and the Future Medical City. They were impressed by Chengdu's new economic drivers and its growing role in global supply chains.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Chengdu High-tech Zone to experience the development of its robotics and international service systems. They witnessed humanoid robots, automated sorting systems, and smart recognition devices used in overseas markets, highlighting Chengdu's growing technological prowess and global integration.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Chengdu High-tech Zone, impressed by its advanced biomedical R&D and international influence. Companies showcased innovative drug discovery and digital dental technology, highlighting Chengdu's supportive industrial ecosystem and talent policies.
Hong Kong authorities have stepped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes in public places, which will take effect before the Labour Day “golden week” holiday. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin said on Sunday that the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office had conducted more than 11,000 inspections and issued about 2,200 HK$3,000 (US$383) fixed penalty notices so far this year. Of these, 23 were related to the...
China has launched a bond-market-connect scheme with Brazil, marking the first such link among emerging markets. China now maintains at least five offshore capital-market connect schemes on three continents. Hong Kong serves as the primary conduit for international capital entering mainland China, with the stock connect scheme averaging 212.4 billion yuan daily turnover last year, while the bond connect reached a record 55.6 billion yuan daily turnover in March.
Chinese referee Ma Ning remained in Saudi Arabia despite claims on Tuesday that he had been removed from the AFC Champions League Elite tournament following a controversial quarter-final performance. Reports from Saudi Arabia media alleged that Ma was dropped and had left the country after Al-Ittihad’s 1-0 loss to Japanese team Machida Zelvia on Friday in Jeddah. Chinese media Beijing Youth Daily, however, rebutted the report the same day, stating that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)...
Nearly 50% of China-Japan flights were cancelled in March with 2,691 services scrapped, down from 5,512 in March 2025. Chinese tourist arrivals in Japan plunged 55.9% year-on-year to 291,600. About 45% of planned flights from China to Japan have been cancelled for May, including 210 services during the Labour Day holiday. The cuts are driven almost entirely by Chinese airlines, which analysts describe as a political move.
ByteDance's overseas revenue surged nearly 50% in 2025, outpacing China's ~20% growth, with overseas markets accounting for over 30% of total revenue for the first time. TikTok Shop was the main driver, with gross merchandise value growing nearly 70% last year. The company reported a profit drop under international accounting standards due to stock option costs, which executives said did not reflect actual operations.
