Tensions between Taiwan’s political parties are escalating as both camps launch rival recall campaigns, further threatening the island’s fragile political stability. Analysts warn that if these tensions remain unresolved, they could deal a double blow to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which is already struggling to govern and deal with increasing military pressure from … Read more
China’s Spring Festival Gala on Tuesday evening featured a robot dance performance, an American rock band and hi-tech visual effects, while delivering political messages that reinforced a unified national identity and criticised bureaucratic inefficiency. The annual variety show first aired in 1983 on state broadcaster CCTV. It remains a key cultural event in China during … Read more
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai has called for a rollback of “irrational” freezes on the 2025 defence budget, warning of a serious impact on the island’s security. He also accused the opposition of “prioritising partisan interests”. Taiwan’s opposition-dominated legislature last week approved a total government budget of NT$2.9 trillion (US$88.2 billion) for the year ahead – … Read more
American rock band OneRepublic is expected to make a rare appearance on China’s Lunar New Year gala – the country’s most-watched television programme. State broadcaster CCTV said on Monday that OneRepublic was included in its fifth – and final – rehearsal of the Lunar New Year gala, indicating the band would appear on the annual … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for renewed efforts to counter economic risks and “external shocks” in his Lunar New Year message on Monday, as Beijing braces for more uncertainty following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Xi made the remarks at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Year of the Snake, which … Read more
China’s top leaders have extended greetings to more than 100 retired Communist Party senior cadres and state leaders ahead of the coming Lunar New Year. President Xi Jinping and other state leaders either visited or deputed others to visit a total of 130 former officials in recent days, according to state news agency Xinhua. Those … Read more
BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nestled in the heart of Beijing, China World Summit Wing, Beijing owned by Shangri-La Group is steps away from China World Mall and Office Building. As the highest hotel in Beijing with a magnificent view of the city, we strive to set a new standard for Urban Lifestyle Destination by … Read more
TikTok is considering alternative solutions to selling its US business, as owner ByteDance continues the fight to keep its 170 million American users after a reprieve from the Trump administration, a board member of ByteDance was quoted by Chinese magazine Caixin as saying. ByteDance board member William Ford said he was optimistic the company could … Read more
Taiwan’s bid to join the World Health Organization will be dealt a significant blow and it faces more uncertainty on security, hi-tech industries and trade now that Donald Trump has returned to the White House, analysts say. The self-governed island plans to launch a fresh campaign to join the WHO as an observer during the … Read more
China is looking to create a powerful communication network based on cutting-edge technologies to improve the country’s emergency responses, according to a plan released by Beijing. It calls for progress on key technologies used in emergency communications, research and development of new equipment, and for networks to be made more resilient. The plan – which … Read more
