China’s Social Credit System

In an orange qipao, a traditional Chinese dress known for its high collar and fitted shape, Hou walked onto the runway under bright spotlights. Behind her, women in similar outfits stepped forward one by one. The runway was only one stop in Hou’s new routine. She films advertisements, takes acting…

A mountain in central China has drawn online attention after posting a job advertisement for a “cloud observer” to live on its summit for one month. Located in the central Henan province, Laojun Mountain — among the top tourist attractions in China, according to the country’s official rankings — was…

MANILA, Philippines — As the nation commemorates on Sunday the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral award on the South China Sea, Sen. Loren Legarda stood firm on the Philippines’ commitment to defending its maritime rights through international law, diplomacy, and a rules-based international order...Read More

MANILA, Philippines — Ten years ago, an arbitral tribunal affirmed the Philippines’ sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in the West Philippine Sea and invalidated China’s nine-dash-line claim in the South China Sea. Since then, legal experts have hailed the July 12...Read More

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines should insist that the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling serve as the legal basis for any future Code of Conduct with China and other claimant states, Stratbase Institute President Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit said on Friday. The call came as Manila...Read More

Singapore – WEBWIRE – Friday, July 10, 2026 Digital travel platform Agoda has released the latest insights on travel trends in Indonesia for the first half of 2026, revealing strong momentum for inbound travel interest from travelers across the Asia Pacific region. Based on accommodation searches made between January and…

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SHANGHAI, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 28th China Clean Expo (CCE), proudly organized by Sinoexpo Informa Markets and supported by ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, is thrilled to officially announce the opening of booth registration. Scheduled to take place from March 30th to April 2nd, 2027, at…

Credit: TechNode Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, has entered mass production, according to supply chain sources. Foxconn has reportedly begun large-scale hiring to support production of the new device. Chinese tech blogger Dingjiao Digital said the first batch of inventory for the Chinese market is expected to be…

Tucked among forested slopes and pristine valleys in a corner of northeastern India, young villagers have been busy knocking on doors – hoping to convince sceptical elders that graphite mining would bring much-needed jobs to their distant region. “The youth in our village migrate to cities for work. What’s better…