News & Insights Across Asia
The FAA has cleared SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to resume flights after a booster explosion during landing. The incident, which halted launches temporarily, ended a streak of successful booster recoveries.
Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo announces the return of beloved giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin to China in September, marking a significant moment in wildlife conservation and China-Japan relations.
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment reports substantial improvements in water quality and ecological protection of key river basins, surpassing targets set in the 14th Five-Year Plan.
China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.1 in August amid heat waves and rainstorms, indicating slight contraction. However, high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors showed growth, rising above 50.
Typhoon Shanshan has battered Japan with torrential rain, prompting widespread landslide and flood alerts. Authorities have issued evacuation advisories as residents brace for further impact.
China and African nations are poised to deepen economic and trade ties ahead of FOCAC, exemplified by projects like Ethiopia’s Adama Wind Power Project, bolstering development and cooperation.
Renowned actor John Owen-Jones returns to China after four years for a four-city tour, highlighting cultural exchange and the nation’s evolving artistic landscape.
Kung fu enthusiast Max Yollando from Côte d’Ivoire brings young African students to China’s Shaolin Temple for a global kung fu event that emphasizes cultural significance and shared values.
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Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber highlights how the vast gaming community in the Chinese mainland inspires the company’s global innovation strategies.
The Australia-led Pacific Policing Initiative (PPI) sparks debate over its true intentions, with questions on whether it serves security needs or strategic purposes aligned with external interests.
China releases a report on the coral reef ecosystem at Xianbin Jiao, refuting Philippine claims and reaffirming its sovereignty over Nansha Qundao while demonstrating commitment to environmental protection.
Hungary’s pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict has exposed deep divisions within the EU, raising questions about the bloc’s unity and approach to international crises.
Once a shanty town, Kashgar in Xinjiang is now a major tourist draw, with new technology boosting the industry.
Asia celebrates its rich cultural vibrance through significant events, from Burundi’s gift to China to groundbreaking AI art in Shanghai, showcasing heritage and innovation.
BMW Group is accelerating its autonomous driving technology development in China with new facilities at its Shenyang R&D center, aiming to push for higher levels of autonomous driving technology.
OpenAI and Anthropic have agreed to provide the U.S. government access to their new AI models for safety testing, marking a significant collaboration in AI regulation.
China’s Beidou high-precision navigation and positioning service platform has entered trial operation, integrating over 3,300 base stations into a unified network to boost the digital economy.
China’s new Sichuan-Qinghai Railway section has opened, reducing travel time between Chengdu and the scenic Jiuzhaigou to under two hours, boosting tourism and regional development.
Discover why Taiyuan, the “City of Museums” in China’s Shanxi Province, is experiencing a surge in museum visits this summer. Explore the city’s 101 diverse museums and join CGTN reporter Sun Shangyi on a cultural journey.