**Beijing Dog’s Lifeless Body Causes Havoc, Sparks Outrage** **Introduction:** On August 23, 2023, a lifeless dog’s body was discovered on a busy Beijing street, triggering a chain of events that has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about animal welfare…
**China to Tighten Belt, Boost Consumption amid Economic Slowdown** * China’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2022, the slowest pace since the second quarter of 2020 during the initial pandemic outbreak. * The government is expected…
**China’s Great Wall at Risk from Growing Tourism and Climate Change** The Great Wall of China, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, is facing increasing threats from both tourism and climate change, according to a new report by the…
In a bid to rally the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the nation around his leadership and vision for the future, Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly invoked the legacy of paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, who is widely credited with…
**Google News Initiative: Empowering Local News to Drive Digital Transformation** **Introduction:** The Google News Initiative (GNI) is a global program dedicated to supporting journalism and empowering local news organizations to thrive in the digital age. Recognizing the vital role local…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has been elected the new leader of South Korea’s largest opposition party, giving the group a potential presidential candidate ahead of next year’s election.. Park, a prominent liberal and former prosecutor,…
**1. Russian troops are demoralized** Russian soldiers are reportedly surrendering in droves, and the morale of those who remain is said to be low. This is due in part to the fact that the Russian military has been poorly prepared…
**Hong Kong’s Prolonged Protests Reach Seventh Month Amidst Heightened Clashes**. Hong Kong’s protracted demonstrations, sparked by proposed extradition legislation, have entered their seventh month, marked by escalating violence and a heightened sense of political tension.. **Roots of the Unrest**. The…
China’s housing market, once one of the hottest in the world, is finally starting to cool down. After years of double-digit price increases, home prices in major Chinese cities are now rising at a much slower pace, and in some…
**Biden Taps Former Michigan Governor as Ambassador to Mexico** President Joe Biden has nominated former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be the next U.S. ambassador to Mexico, the White House announced Wednesday. Granholm, a Democrat who served two terms as…
