Xie Feng , China ambassador to United States

Chinese Envoy’s Plea: Trade Wars Damage All as Confrontation with US Looms

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, cautions against renewed trade tensions, advocating for cooperation over confrontation. As the U.S. presidential election draws near, China braces for the potential impact of Donald...
China Marriage Rate Continues to Decline

China’s Marriage Rate Continues to Decline in 2024, Reflecting Economic Worries and Changing Cultural Norms

As China continues to grapple with a shrinking population, new data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs reveals a significant decline in marriage registrations for the first nine months of 2024. Only 4.747 million couples registered their marriages nationwide during...
Surrogacy

China Surrogacy Abandonment: Chinese Woman’s Ordeal Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A 28-year-old woman acting as a surrogate in Chengdu, a city in southwestern China, has reportedly been left without support by the agency that engaged her for surrogacy. This case has ignited waves of criticism on Chinese social media, bringing...
Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Taiwan

Shanghai Braces for Record Rainfall as Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches

As Typhoon Kong-rey approaches from the south, China’s economic powerhouse, Shanghai, is preparing for the heaviest rainfall in over four decades. The storm is expected to bring torrents of rain, high winds, and severe flooding to Shanghai and several other...
Phone calls

Chinese Women Voice Concerns Over Government ‘Fertility Calls’ Amidst Declining Birth Rates

A recent surge in unusual phone calls to Chinese women regarding family planning has sparked a wave of online debate and criticism across Chinese social media platforms. The calls, reportedly part of a grassroots government campaign aimed at understanding family...
Peking University

Nobel Laureate Gérard Mourou Joins Peking University as Chair Professor: A Boost for China’s Scientific Research Landscape

China’s scientific community, Nobel laureate and renowned French physicist Gérard Mourou has recently accepted a prestigious chair professorship at Peking University’s School of Physics. His appointment signals a commitment to international collaboration and high-level research in one of the world’s...
China

Beijing Worried About Plummeting Birthrate, Embarks on National Survey to Uncover Reasons Behind Fear of Childbearing

The Chinese government is ramping up efforts to understand and address the country's persistently declining birthrate with a nationwide survey aimed at investigating public fears around having children. As the nation grapples with a demographic crisis, the study will focus...
Apple Foxconn Plant

China Detains Taiwanese Workers at Apple’s Foxconn Plant in ‘iPhone City’

Chinese police have detained four Taiwanese employees of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the world’s largest assembler of Apple products and a crucial player in the global electronics supply chain. The detentions have sparked unease about the safety of foreign...
China-Japan

Chinese Authorities Accused of Harassing Citizens in Japan for “Subversive” Activities

Chinese authorities have been systematically harassing Chinese citizens living in Japan who participate in activities Beijing deems "subversive," according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Released on Thursday, the report sheds light on China's efforts to suppress...
President Xi Jinping has marked the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China

China 75th Anniversary Celebration Boosts Amid Economic Struggles: Will New Measures Be Enough?

As China prepared for its annual Golden Week holiday—a time of national pride and celebration, especially this year as the country marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic—the Chinese Communist Party unveiled a series of economic...
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