China

China’s domestic tourism is finally back to pre-pandemic levels

BEIJING — China’s big “Golden Week” holiday saw domestic tourism rebound to around pre-pandemic levels, while overseas travel had yet…

China responds to Israel-Hamas conflict with a call to ‘end the hostilities’

BEIJING — China called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict — and for “establishing an independent State of Palestine,”…

Former U.S. Army sergeant charged with offering classified information to China

WASHINGTON — A former U.S. Army sergeant was arrested Friday for allegedly attempting to provide classified national security information to…

China plans to ease one of the biggest hurdles for foreign business

BEIJING — Chinese authorities are signaling a softer stance on once-stringent data rules, among recent moves to ease regulation for…

‘Be water, my friend’: China’s first UFC champion channels her inner Bruce Lee

Beijing CNN  —  A decade ago, Zhang Weili was handing out flyers to rushing commuters in front of her local…

U.S. ambassador insists America remains the top foreign policy actor in the Middle East

Martina Strong, U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, believes the U.S. is unequivocally the most important foreign policy actor…

Can China’s economy reverse a sluggish 2023 in the last quarter? Here’s what to watch

BEIJING — The last three months of the year are set to bring more clarity on China’s economic outlook and…

Skateboarder, 13, becomes China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist

CNN  —  Thirteen-year-old Cui Chenxi of China clinched gold in women’s skateboarding at the Asian Games on Wednesday, becoming the…