China
Radical protesters disrupt operations at Hong Kong airport
A large group of radical protesters disrupted the operations of the Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday afternoon after they charged security cordon lines and damaged airport facilities.
China's mobile-payment users reach 621 mln in June
About 621 million people used mobile payments in China as of June, up 37.88 million compared with 2018, according to a report from the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).
Zhang Weili named China’s first UFC champion
Zhang Weili became the first China’s UFC champion after she knocked down Brazilian Jessica Andrade in less than one minute by using her power and technical skills at a UFC Fight Night at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen, China, on Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Radio service launched for Guangdong-HK-Macao bay area
The first national radio service for the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao greater bay area started broadcasting Sunday morning.
Shanghai trials "Time Bank" to promote voluntary care for seniors
Some healthy retirees in Shanghai can now volunteer to spend time caring for the elderly, and in exchange they can ask for help when they need it in the future.
Hong Kong police condemn knife attack on off-duty officer
Hong Kong's Commissioner of Police Lo Wai-chung on Saturday strongly condemned the knife attack on an off-duty police officer, pledging a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
China's KZ-1A rocket launches two satellites
Two satellites for technological experiments were sent into space by a Kuaizhou-1A, or KZ-1A, carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday.
China has 854 mln internet users: report
The number of internet users in China had hit 854 million as of June 2019, with the internet availability rate reaching 61.2 percent, according to a report on China's internet development released Friday.
PLA garrison in HK holds national flag-raising ceremonies
The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army held national flag-raising ceremonies at its barracks Friday morning.
3 leaders of Hong Kong groups advocating independence detained
Three leaders of political groups advocating Hong Kong's independence, Joshua Wong Chi-fung, Agnes Chow Ting and Andy Chan Ho-tin, have been detained.
China, the Philippines set up joint steering committee on oil, gas cooperation
China and the Philippines announced Thursday they would set up an intergovernmental joint steering committee on oil and gas cooperation.
China sends new naval fleet for escort mission
The 33rd fleet from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Thursday left the port city of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province for the Gulf of Aden to escort civilian ships.
Overseas study procedures go digital in China
Chinese students seeking or finishing overseas study can now have all their related government procedures conducted online, thanks to an "Internet Plus" reform launched by the Ministry of Education.
China to mark 70th anniversary of PRC founding with parade on October 1
China on Thursday unveiled its plan of celebrations in honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, including a parade on October 1 in Beijing.
China activates emergency response for Typhoon Podul
China activated a level-IV emergency response on Wednesday for Typhoon Podul, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.
China to start new tariff exemption process for U.S. imports
China on Wednesday announced it will soon start accepting applications for exemption from its second-round of additional tariffs on U.S. imports.
No casualties after residential building tilts in south China
No casualties have been reported as residents were evacuated in a timely manner from a six-story residential building, which tilted Wednesday morning in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, local authorities said.
Six-story apartment building collapses in Shenzhen
A six-story apartment building collapsed in the Luohu District of the city of Shenzhen on Wednesday. No deaths or injuries have been reported so far.
Tu Youyou nominated for China's Medal of the Republic
Chinese scientist Tu Youyou, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize for the discovery of artemisinin, a group of drugs used to combat malaria, has been nominated for China's Medal of the Republic.
China mulls 20 measures to boost consumption
China will ease restrictions on car purchases to support auto sales as part of its policy package announced Tuesday to boost the country's consumption.