China’s Social Credit System

Xiaomi’s Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000 (pictured) is now available in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi) Xiaomi is now selling another accessory, the Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000, in the UK. Already available in other European countries, this model is said to be lightweight and 27.5% slimmer than…

President Xi Jinping meets with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Chief Executive of the Hong…

News Written by Sudo Lim Published on 17 Dec 2025  5 mins read Pyxis raises SGD 13 million to drive maritime electrification Pyxis, a Singapore-based maritime electrification startup, has raised SGD 13 million (USD 10 million) in the first close of its growth funding round, co-led by Shift4Good, Motion Ventures, Mitsui OSK Lines’…

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today welcomed the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate international travel, highlighting the impact of visa-free policies, transit visa initiatives, and broader measures designed to create a seamless travel journey for visitors. These developments formed a core part of discussions at the Global…

Trip.com Group has unveiled its predictions for the top travel trends of 2026, highlighting a surge in entertainment-led travel, growing interest in destinations such as China and Türkiye, and an increased focus on sustainable transportation options. According to Trip.com Group's latest data, 2026 is expected to see significant shifts in…

Brian Lilley speaks with Charles Burton about how Mark Carney has cozied up to China Published Dec 15, 2025 Last updated Dec 15, 2025 1 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on…

The government’s handout to Rio Tinto last week to ensure the future of the expensive, enormously energy-hungry Tomago plant in NSW rewards a strange collection of bedfellows. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Tomago plant in the Hunter Valley on Friday (Image: NewsWire via PMO) Does the Albanese government actually…

Published: 10:31, December 13, 2025 | Updated: 10:34, December 13, 2025 China says will maintain communication, consultation with India to boost exchanges In this undated file photo, Indian and Chinese national flags flutter side by side at the Raisina hills in New Delhi, India. (PHOTO / XINHUA) BEIJING - China…

A processing facility believed to be the first of its kind in Australia is expected to strengthen national rare earth mining capabilities. Australia is the fourth-largest produce of rare earths in the world but the processing sector is dominated by China. The Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation has been tasked…

On 23 September, China launched the China-Europe Arctic Express, a new Arctic shipping route that shortens the Asia-Europe maritime journey to 18 days (12 to 15 days shorter than conventional routes) (1). This route will accelerate cargo transit, reduce carbon emissions, and provide an alternative to the congested Suez Canal…