News & Insights Across Asia
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year’s Day, causing widespread damage, power outages, and numerous casualties. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities respond to the disaster.
At Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, a passenger plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft collided on the runway, bursting into flames and causing major flight disruptions. Investigations into the cause are underway.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses the nation following deadly earthquakes in western Japan that have claimed at least 78 lives.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden exchanged New Year greetings, marking 45 years of diplomatic relations and signaling hope for renewed cooperation between China and the United States.
Experience the crystal blue waters of Sayram Lake, Xinjiang’s largest alpine lake, known as “the last teardrop of the Atlantic.” Discover its enchanting beauty nestled north of the Tianshan Mountains.
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, triggering a tsunami and causing evacuations due to fires, power outages, and infrastructure damage.
In his New Year message, President Xi Jinping outlines China’s focus on resilience, innovation, and modernization for 2024, urging progress toward Chinese modernization and a better world for all.
China’s 2024 New Year’s Day holiday showcases robust economic growth with surging consumer spending and tourism. Sales and travel figures indicate strong domestic demand and economic resilience.
Nobel Laureate David Gross discusses China’s astonishing progress in basic science, emphasizing the importance of curiosity-driven research and international cooperation for global scientific advancement.
A fire broke out on a JAL aircraft’s left engine at Tokyo Haneda Airport, causing disruptions and prompting an investigation.
On January 1, 2024, Daqing City in Heilongjiang Province hosted its first ice dragon boat competition, with 18 teams racing across the frozen waters, igniting excitement among spectators.
Harbin’s Ice Lantern Art Fair captivates visitors with intricate ice sculptures, bringing magic to the New Year festivities in China’s Heilongjiang Province.
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Xi Jinping’s advocacy for peaceful reunification with Taiwan remains significant amidst rising cross-Strait tensions, emphasizing China’s commitment to peaceful development and national rejuvenation.
On January 1, 2024, giant panda twins Yu Ke and Yu Ai at Chongqing Zoo celebrated the New Year by playing in the snow and enjoying special treats prepared by their zookeepers.
On New Year’s Day, the Forbidden City in Beijing greeted 2024 with a breathtaking sunrise, as the first rays of light illuminated its ancient structures, revealing a profound sense of history and beauty.
An 18-meter-tall giant snowman in Harbin City lights up winter festivities, drawing visitors to northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province to celebrate amidst stunning ice sculptures.
China’s domestic tourism flourished during the New Year holiday, with over 135 million trips made and revenue soaring, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and signaling a strong recovery in the sector.
China’s box-office takings over the New Year holiday reached a record 1.533 billion yuan, marking a historic moment for Chinese cinema with domestic films leading the charts.
Four captive-raised Yangtze finless porpoises were released into the Tian’ezhou Nature Reserve, showing successful integration with wild populations and highlighting positive conservation efforts in China.
