China tackles rising obesity rates with 3-year weight control campaign
BEIJING: China unveiled a comprehensive three-year campaign on Wednesday (June 26) to address its growing problem of obesity and overweight…
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Hong Kong wants more talent from Malaysia as it seeks to diversify workforce
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government plans to focus on recruiting talent from South-East Asia and Europe to supplement and…
China’s Communist Party expels former defence minister Li Shangfu
BEIJING: Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, state media said on Thursday…
Knife attack on Japanese mother and child in China triggers anti-foreigner feelings
BEIJING: A knife attack on a Japanese woman and her child in China on Monday (June 24) has triggered yet…
Economists raise China growth forecasts as exports improve
BEIJING: The outlook for China’s exports is set to improve, buttressing growth in the world’s second-biggest economy even as consumer…
China rejects US envoy’s comment that it hinders people-to-people exchanges
BEIJING: China's foreign ministry described as "far-fetched" on Wednesday (June 26) remarks by US Ambassador Nicholas Burns, saying they deviated…
Pope offers prayers for ‘noble, courageous’ Chinese people
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Wednesday (June 17) called for prayers for the Chinese people, in unscripted remarks coming amid…
Knife attack injures three at Shanghai metro station
SHANGHAI: A knife-wielding man has been apprehended by Shanghai police, after he attacked people at the Hechuan Road Station on…
China-US cooperation: Case involving illegal forex transactions under probe
BEIJING: Following a United States clue on drugs and money laundering, Chinese police have launched an investigation into a case…