When I joined Swim Deep thirteen years ago, my ambitions mirrored those of countless young musicians: to perform at Glastonbury, tour the United States, and hear our songs broadcast on the radio. Over time, we achieved all three goals. Yet...
On February 22, 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a decree granting visa-free entry to holders of ordinary Chinese passports for short-term visits of up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days within any 12-month period. Confirmed by...
On June 10, 2025, tears filled the eyes of Sa, an international student, as he received a notification from the Siming District People's Procuratorate. The document confirmed their decision not to prosecute him. Overcome with relief, Sa pledged to strictly...
In recent years, there has been a striking uptick in Chinese men entering into cross-border marriages, a phenomenon highlighted by Lianhe Zaobao that underscores not just personal romantic decisions but also the expanding global influence of China’s economy and culture....
China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Monday that Jiangsu provincial authorities have released the results of an investigation into the handling of cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum, including the disappearance of certain items from its collection. The inquiry revealed...
India's leading carrier, IndiGo, is eyeing the launch of non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai as soon as late March or early April, subject to regulatory clearance. If approved, this will mark the third direct air link between the two...
Canada’s foreign ministry and Schellenberg’s attorney have reported that China’s top judicial body has reversed the death penalty imposed on Canadian national Robert Lloyd Schellenberg. Schellenberg was first arrested in 2014 in Dalian, a city in northeastern China, on allegations...
In the early morning hours of February 1st, a foreign tourist approached the Qingshan Police Station seeking help. Officers quickly noticed that he was heavily intoxicated—his speech was slurred, and due to a language barrier, he struggled to express himself...
Early on Friday, January 30, two unemployed South Asian men—aged 25 and 26—were taken into custody by police in Tuen Mun on suspicion of committing arson and causing criminal damage. The arrests followed two separate fires that occurred within roughly...
During British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official visit to China, around 140 guests—including government officials, journalists, and business leaders—dined together at Yizuoyiwang, a popular Yunnan-style restaurant located in Beijing’s Sanlitun district. The event caught widespread public attention, especially after photos...
According to data released by China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Wednesday, the country’s border inspection agencies handled a record-breaking 697 million cross-border trips in 2025—a 14.2% increase from the previous year. Chinese mainland residents made up the largest share...
On Tuesday afternoon, police took four individuals into custody after they reportedly tried to cash a counterfeit check valued at US$10 billion at a bank in Hong Kong. The event unfolded at approximately 3 p.m. at a branch situated in...
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