News & Insights Across Asia
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.
Artificial intelligence is transforming our world, but is it for better or worse? Explore the benefits and challenges of AI and how Asia is navigating this technological evolution.
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.
Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, was attacked during a visit to Busan. He was rushed to the hospital conscious, as authorities investigate the incident.
Indian martial arts expert Kanishka Sharma realizes his dream of studying Shaolin Kung Fu in China. Blending Zen philosophy with martial arts, he brings this ancient practice back to India to promote cultural exchange.
The number of visitors to China from six countries surged in December 2023 following the implementation of a new visa-free policy, signaling a positive shift in international travel and economic exchange.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Japan’s Honshu coast, prompting residents to seek shelter. In Ishikawa prefecture, locals captured moments of refuge as authorities assess the impact.
Discover the winter beauty of Xinjiang’s Wusu Foshan National Forest Park, where snow mountains, forests, and glaciers create a breathtaking natural wonderland.