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Why China custom requires new wife to leave husband’s home, hide from family lantern
A Chinese custom prevalent in northern regions mandates that newly married women must leave their husband’s home and avoid the groom’s family lantern during the first Lantern Festival after marriage. ...
Global China Hub report featured in CNA
On December 16th, 2025, a report by Global China Hub Associate Director Kitsch Liao and nonresident fellows Nik Foster and Santiago Villa was highlighted in CNA....
Kitsch Liao on Al Jazeera
On December 18th, 2025, Kitsch Liao, Global China Hub Associate Director at the Atlantic Council, was interviewed by Al Jazeera concerning Taiwan's $1.11 billion arms procurement deal....
Caroline Costello in the New York Times
Assistant Director Caroline Costello of Global China Hub discussed with the New York Times how the Trump Administration's National Security Strategy impacts the values-based aspect of US-China competi...
Caroline Costello in Foreign Policy
On September 9th, 2025, Caroline Costello, Assistant Director of Global China Hub, published an article in Foreign Policy that discusses China's involvement in illegal logging activities in African co...
Zoltán Fehér in Démarche
On October 29th, 2025, Zoltán Fehér from the Global China Hub at the Atlantic Council gave an interview to Turkish magazine Démarche discussing relations between the US, EU, and Turkey with China....
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
In 2025, Vietnam saw an increase in international tourists, predominantly due to a rise in visitors from China and eased visa regulations. The country welcomed approximately 21.2 million foreign touri...
China travel curbs hit Japan duty-free sales in December
Geopolitical tensions between China and Japan have led to a decline in travel from China to Japan, negatively affecting the country's retail sector, especially duty-free sales in December....
AI scientist leaves US for China; domestic helpers in Asia: 5 weekend reads you missed
A collection of stories focusing on international relations and regional news across Asia includes Chinese concerns over the US actions towards Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, urging the United Stat...
First Hongkonger to reach North, South Poles returns home in 2006 – from the SCMP archive
Hong Kong adventurer Chung Kin-man returned home on January 5, 2006, after becoming the first person from Hong Kong to reach both the North and South poles as part of a historical expedition. Now aged...
Hong Kong office leasing rebound lifts outlook for 2026, but rents remain under pressure
Hong Kong's office leasing sector showed signs of recovery in 2025 with improved take-up rates in central districts and slower rental declines. Analysts project this trend to continue into 2026 but pr...
Technical Characteristics of China's HQ-19 Anti-Aircraft Missile System Unveiled
Details about China's HQ-19 anti-aircraft missile system have been disclosed, including its capabilities and technical specifications....
Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’
According to a study by the National Taiwan Ocean University’s transport science department, Hong Kong's air transit connectivity ranked fourth among 16 major aviation hubs across the Asia-Pacific reg...
How Hong Kong can work with Hainan to ease entry to China’s market
The article discusses the potential for enhanced cooperation between Hong Kong and Hainan, as Hainan has recently implemented new customs operations aimed at reducing entry barriers into China’s marke...
Hong Kong to boost tech, financial services integration during AI boom: Paul Chan
Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, has announced plans to integrate technology and financial services further to support the city’s burgeoning tech ecosystem as seen in increased invest...
AI scientist Ling Haibin, father of world’s first plant ID app, leaves US for China
Chinese AI scientist Ling Haibin has moved from the US to join Westlake University in Hangzhou, China. Known for developing LeafSnap, a groundbreaking mobile application that identifies plants using l...
Music Stocks To Consider – January 2nd
MarketBeat's stock screener highlights seven music-related stocks for investors to consider: NetEase, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Warner Music Group, Dolby Laboratories, Anghami, Madison Square...
Why China children wear ‘canine-head hats’ and have humble names like dogs or pigs
Chinese parents historically dress their children in dog-head hats and give them humble names like pig or worm as a superstitious practice to ensure protection and longevity for the child. The dog-hea...
Occupancy rate at Hong Kong tech park set to hit 90% in first quarter of 2026
The occupancy rate at Hong Kong's part of the innovation and technology (I&T) hub co-developed with Shenzhen is forecast to reach 90% in the first quarter of 2026. Kevin Choi Kit-ming, Permanent Secre...
Hong Kong trade office head picked to lead body coordinating Northern Metropolis
Linda So Wai-sze, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, will take over as the head of the government body coordinating the development of the Northern Metropolis project. T...
‘Repaid kindness’: Japan war orphan raised by multiple China families is now a midwife
A war orphan from Japan who was left behind after World War II and nurtured by several Chinese families has grown up to become a midwife, reflecting back the compassion she received. Her story aired o...
Could 2,000-year-old machine from tomb in China be world’s earliest binary computer?
According to the CAST, an ancient Chinese machine called ti hua ji or figured loom from the Western Han dynasty may be considered the world's earliest computer. Discovered in a tomb dated around 150 B...
A Not Totally Serious Forecast for 2026
The article presents speculative and humorous predictions about global politics and military affairs in 2026, focusing on the dynamics between major powers such as NATO countries, Russia, China, and o...
DeepSeek kicks off 2026 with paper signalling push to train bigger models for less
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a technical paper in 2026 advocating for architectural changes to make training foundational AI models more cost-efficient against U.S. competitors. The proposed 'Man...
Bars, hotels cash in as Hong Kong welcomes 25% more visitors for New Year’s Eve
Hong Kong experienced a 25 percent increase in visitors on New Year’s Eve compared to the previous year despite skipping its traditional fireworks display due to a fire incident. Bars and hotels benef...
China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales
The owner of an online men's clothing shop in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China has adopted an inventive approach by using everyday items such as mouse pads and plastic bottles as unconventional clot...
China’s service sector shines as holidaymakers embrace pet travel and bespoke adventures
Chinese travelers are increasingly opting for personalized travel experiences over mass-market sightseeing activities during the holiday season. Online travel platforms report a surge in demand for pe...
China Bao’an ethnic group’s ritual playfully whips bride’s dad for not disciplining daughter
Among China's Bao’an ethnic group, there is a unique wedding custom called ‘flogging the father-in-law’ where family members of the groom symbolically whip the bride’s father 20 times. The bride’s fat...
China’s Gen Z consumers drive rise in homestay bookings to ring in the new year
Chinese Gen Z consumers are increasingly choosing private villa and bed-and-breakfast stays over traditional hotels due to the unique experiences offered by such accommodations, including larger space...
China buys two-thirds of pledged US soybeans as 2025 closes
Chinese state-owned buyers have purchased approximately 8 million tons of U.S. soybeans this year, aligning with a trade agreement pledge made in Washington two months ago. Purchases continued through...
Taiwan Stays On High Alert as Chinese Ships Pull Back
Following drills that prompted Taiwan to cancel some domestic flights and dispatch military assets for surveillance purposes, Chinese ships have withdrawn from the area....
Great Green Wall 2.0: China is geoengineering deserts with blue-green algae
Scientists in northwest China are employing blue-green algae to stabilize desert areas and foster plant growth. The algae can survive harsh conditions and form a stable crust that helps anchor sand, p...
Muslim businesses in China target Malaysia as global halal gateway
Chinese Muslim businesses are increasingly targeting Malaysia as they look to expand their halal products and services internationally. This trend is highlighted by the growing popularity of a Chinese...
Chinese diplomacy goes to the dogs — literally
China is employing the Kunming dog, a breed originating from China, as a symbol to enhance its influence and control over security practices both domestically and internationally....
Ex-shipping leader joins Hong Kong liaison office amid stalled ports deal
Beijing has appointed Zhang Yong, former executive vice-president of Cosco Shipping Group, as deputy director at the liaison office in Hong Kong. This appointment follows a stalled deal involving CK H...
‘No fixed cultural identity’: new Chinese-American writers are telling their own stories
At the recent Singapore Writers Festival, Chinese-American writers Ken Liu and Rebecca F. Kuang attracted high-profile attention with discussions on various topics including artificial intelligence an...
Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism
The Hong Kong government has recognized schools' efforts in promoting patriotism among students over the past academic year, with national education integrated into daily teaching. An annual report hi...
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Reaffirms Taiwan As Integral Part of China, Rejects Taiwanese Independence
In an interview with TASS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov restated Russia's position that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and emphasized the issue being a matter within China's jurisdic...
Wang Yi Hopes for Peace in Ukraine
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed hope for peace in Ukraine....
Is This China’s Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Catapult?
China may be developing a truck-mounted electromagnetic catapult system for launching larger drones from land. This scalable concept could offer operational advantages in drone deployment....
China Swipes At Trump In Bid To Be Thailand-Cambodia Peacemaker
Chinese officials have criticized U.S. policy while positioning China as a mediator between Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their ongoing territorial disputes....
Cambodia and Thailand agree to resume exchanges after meeting with China
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to resume normal exchanges and rebuild political mutual trust following trilateral talks mediated by China. The meetings involved discussions aimed at improving bilat...
China opposes recognition of Somaliland, affirms support for Somalia
The Chinese foreign ministry has reiterated its stance against attempts to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, stating that such efforts undermine Somalia's sovereignty and unity. It urged S...
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘consolidate ceasefire’ in China talks
A statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to consolidate their ceasefire, though it did not mention ASEAN's involvement. The talks were hosted ...
Nepal probes illegal matchmaking as China cautions citizens over ‘bride buying’
Nepal authorities are investigating illegal matchmaking operations involving Nepalese women being advertised as potential wives for Chinese citizens by brokers and online platforms. In response, the C...
Best Retail Stocks To Follow Today – December 27th
MarketBeat's stock screener tool highlights seven retail stocks for investor attention today: Amazon.com, Costco Wholesale, Target, Walmart, Alibaba Group, PDD, and Coupang. These are companies primar...
Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency
Starry Lee Wai-king, a delegate to the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee and member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, has stated that her roles do not conflict. However, she declin...
Hong Kong to launch ‘special channel’ for cross-border sensitive biological data
Hong Kong authorities plan to introduce a special channel next year for the transfer of sensitive biological samples and data between Hong Kong and Shenzhen's 'innovation cooperation zone.' Secretary ...
China says it’s ready to help Asean monitor Thailand-Cambodia truce
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China is willing to support ASEAN's role and assist the observation mission monitoring the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after weeks of deadly bo...
Let’s get physical: Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus
Medical staff at HKSH Medical Group in Hong Kong participated in a fitness day as part of their annual Operation Santa Claus (OSC) fundraising activities. The event encourages kindness and health prom...
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