A Chinese restaurant in South Korea named after President Xi Jinping was vandalised by four Chinese nationals who fled the country shortly after the attack, according to police. The incident occurred at about 2:40am on September 24 at the restaurant in Bundang District, Seongnam, south of Seoul, during the Chuseok holiday. Surveillance footage showed four…
The Federal Government says its growing partnership with China could help Nigeria achieve more reliable electricity. The deal could also boost renewable energy and local production of power equipment. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe made this known in Abuja during a reception marking China’s 77th anniversary. He said Chinese investments would have greater impact if…
China has introduced new rules that expand the circumstances under which citizens can be prevented from travelling abroad. The regulations, which took effect on Tuesday, allow authorities to bar some citizens from leaving China for up to three years after they return from overseas. People deemed to have harmed China’s national security or interests while…
The death toll from rain-triggered landslides in southeastern China has risen to 16 after search teams recovered another body in Jiangxi province. The landslides struck Suichuan County after days of heavy rain linked to Typhoon Saudel. State media said the deaths occurred across three towns in the county. Gaoping town recorded the highest number of…
China has pushed back sharply against a new package of US sanctions targeting Iran and the countries that continue to trade with it. Further vowing to take “all necessary measures” to protect its rights after Washington announced what it described as the most expansive financial offensive ever launched against Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
A New Zealand religious leader has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after being convicted over the death of a 70-year-old follower who had travelled from China to live with him and his family. Kaixiao Liu was found guilty of manslaughter and kidnapping after Shulai Wang died in March 2024. Her body…
Authorities in China’s north-eastern Hebei province have opened an investigation after footage emerged showing cabbages allegedly being treated with formaldehyde before being transported for sale. The investigation began after an environmental blogger published a video showing individuals dipping cabbages into a liquid solution before loading the vegetables onto trucks. Officials in Kangbao county said they…
Chinese authorities have arrested a local government official and a businessman accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a business gathering in Hangzhou, with the case triggering widespread anger over alleged abuses of power and China’s drinking-table culture. The woman was allegedly assaulted at a karaoke venue after attending an official company dinner involving executives…
The Trump administration has announced a ban on the import of new foreign-made humanoid robots and certain power inverters, citing concerns that the products could threaten United States national security. The restriction, announced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), targets advanced robotic systems, including humanoid and four-legged machines, many of which are manufactured in China….
Two Chinese mathematicians have made history by becoming the first from their country to receive the prestigious Fields Medal, the world’s highest honour in mathematics. Hong Wang and Yu Deng shared the award with American mathematician John Pardon and Canadian mathematician Jacob Tsimerman. Each recipient received a prize of 15,000 Canadian dollars. The recognition comes…
