China’s Social Credit System

The spectacular vermilion temples that dot the hills and valleys of Xishuangbanna, a tropical region at the southernmost tip of China’s southwestern Yunnan province, are a testament to Theravada Buddhism’s importance in the area. Built and patronized by members of two ethnic groups — the Dai in the valleys and…

Two days after her 5-year-old child was diagnosed with the flu last Tuesday, Li Xin and her husband also started to develop symptoms. But it has been almost impossible to access over-the-counter medicines as part of the government’s monitoring of such medications under COVID-19 control measures. “There’s control of anti-fever…

TELFS-BUCHEN, Austria—The U.S. and allies on Sunday laid out plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars for infrastructure projects in developing countries in an attempt to challenge autocracies and address a similar program by China. President Biden, meeting with the Group of Seven leaders in Germany, said the U.S.…

RETIRED professor Clarita Carlos said she will address the country's dispute with China over the West Philippine Sea "with sensitivity" when she assumes office as national security adviser (NSA). Saying that "no one wants to go war" over the maritime row, Carlos said the best thing the next administration can…

FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. File Photo FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Thursday the Philippines has ended negotiations with China for a joint oil exploration in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Speaking during the Department of Foreign Affairs' (DFA) Foundation Day, Locsin said, "The President had…

Updated 3 hours ago · Published on 24 Jun 2022 11:32PM · Wakil tetap China di PBB Zhang Jun menyeru masyarakat antarabangsa menghulurkan lebih banyak bantuan untuk menyokong Afghanistan menangani situasi kemanusiaan. – Gambar EPA, 24 Jun, 2022. WAKIL tetap China di Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB), Zhang Jun menyeru masyarakat…

Synopsis For the third day on Friday, Xi who hosted the 14th BRICS, (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) on Wednesday and Thursday, attacked the US for sanctions against Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war and forming new alliances to contain China.APChinese President Xi JinpingChinese President Xi Jinping on Friday…

Published June 24, 2022 2:11am TAIPEI - Taiwan said it scrambled jets again on Thursday to warn away 22 Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone, the second large scale incursion reported this week and the latest sign of tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims as its…

Your browser does not support the audio element. According to Sina Tech on Thursday, many sources are saying that Tesla China has begun a layoff plan in which 10% of the staff will be let go. However, such plan does not involve the manufacturing department. Tesla China did not respond…

Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre (render by Atchain)Jinghe New City is growing as a science and technology hub north of Xi’an in China's Shaanxi province. It is becoming a centre for developing industries focussing on new energy and materials, artificial intelligence and aerospace. The Jinghe New City Culture…