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How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying off
A minimalist villa nestled among lush forests, misty limestone peaks and cinematic skyline views: striking Instagram reels like these finally convinced Claire Thum to make her first trip to China.
The 28-year-old Singaporean is one of millions of forei…
Tourists chase high-octane thrill in China’s trending biker capital of Chongqing
CHONGQING – The roar of engines fills the night air in China’s Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos.…
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China’s Strategic Urban Development: Building ‘Ghost’ Subway Stations Before Residents Arrive
For years, China’s empty subway stations have puzzled observers, sparking debates about the effectiveness of urban planning. Among the most famous examples is Caojiawan Station in Chongqing, which opened in 2015 in a seemingly isolated location.&…
I Flew Through Tibet’s Famous High-Altitude Lhasa Airport: What It’s Like Landing At 11,710 Feet
In June, I finally flew into Tibet’s Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) in China and flew out in July. This was the third remarkable Himalayan airport I flew through this year, having flown through Bhutan’s Paro International…
METALIGHT (02605.HK) Contributes to China’s Demand-Responsive Transit Guide; On-Demand Transit Platform Live in Multiple Cities
HONG KONG, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MetaLight Inc. (“MetaLight” or the “Company”; Stock Code: 02605.HK), a public transit information service provider powered by time series data analytics and AI technology, today a…
China’s De-Dollarization Drive Has Hit a Wall
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China’s De-Dollarization Drive Has Hit a Wall
Beijing can create financial instruments, but it cannot decree demand.
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It’s Well Past Time for Washington to Leave the Middle East
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An expert’s point of view on a current event.
Washington’s Middle East Military Presence Is Uniquely Counterproductive
Rather than ensuring the free flow of energy, U.S. intervention has only interrupted it.…
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Global Times: China-Greece civilizational dialogue sets model for mutual exchanges
BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece on local time Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-…