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German AI Startup Parloa Skyrockets to $3 Billion Valuation

German AI startup Parloa triples its valuation to $3 billion in a recent funding round, showcasing the growing demand for AI in customer service automation.

China’s Rare Earth Exports Dip Amidst Rising Tensions with Japan

China's rare earth product exports declined in December amid rising tensions with Japan, sparking concerns over potential future export controls on these vital materials used in high-tech manufacturing.

Paramount Courts French President Macron in Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Skydance executives met with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK officials as part of a European push to gain support for its $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, while preparing for a proxy fight against Netflix.

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China Grapples with Demographic Crisis Decades After One-Child Policy

China is confronting a severe demographic crisis, a direct consequence of its decades-long one-child policy. Implemented to control population growth, the policy has led to an aging population, a...

Trump Orders Active Duty Troops on Standby for Potential Minnesota Deployment Amidst Protests

President Trump orders active duty troops to prepare for potential deployment to Minnesota amid rising tensions and protests over federal law enforcement actions.

White House Threatens CBS With Lawsuit Over Potential Trump Interview Edits

The White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, threatened CBS News with a lawsuit over potential edits to a President Trump interview, citing a demand for full, unedited broadcast.

German Military Departs Greenland Amid Escalating US-Europe Tensions Over Tariffs

German military concludes Greenland deployment amid escalating US-Europe tariff dispute. European nations unite against US pressure.

Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza Reconstruction, Seeks $1 Billion Contributions

Former President Donald Trump proposes a 'Board of Peace' for Gaza reconstruction, seeking $1 billion contributions for permanent membership and inviting several nations to join the initiative.

Guangdong’s Employment Boost: Incentives for Youth and Broader Initiatives

South China's Guangdong Province has recently set forth a groundbreaking initiative to invigorate its labor market by incentivizing companies to hire young individuals aged...

China’s National Ecology Day: A Vision of Sustainable Harmony

In the picturesque landscape of eastern China's Zhejiang Province, villages flourish amid greenery. Remarkably, in the rivers, there's an increased presence of the Yangtze...

China’s “Shared Grandma” Program: Elderly Volunteers Aid Working Parents

In the Huijing Jiayuan community of Wenzhou, located in China's eastern Zhejiang province, a unique and heartwarming initiative is winning the hearts of its...

Neo Transformation Coaching: A Tailored Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community

Betty Grisoni from France and Abby Lee Hui-yeng from Singapore, both significant figures in Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ community, have established a fresh and unique...

China and Vietnam Forge Stronger Military Ties for Regional Stability

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu's announcement regarding China's willingness to collaborate with Vietnam in reinforcing high-level communication and deepening military cooperation has significant implications...

International Efforts Intensify in Search for Capsized Chinese Fishing Vessel as More Vessels Join Rescue Operation

As the search for the capsized Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel Lupeng Yuanyu 028 continues in the Indian Ocean, more Chinese and foreign vessels have...

Rising Water Levels Bring Hope to China’s Largest Freshwater Lake

China is home to many freshwater lakes, each of which plays a crucial role in the country's ecosystem. One of the most significant is...

Sweet Business of Apiculture: Beekeeping in Gangbei Village, China

Liu Huangping, a 50-year-old resident of Gangbei Village in Jing'an County, China, begins his day by placing beehives around his home, eagerly awaiting the...

Title: Ageless Craft: 70-Year-Old HK Printing Shop Leaves Lasting Impressions with Traditional Techniques

Kwong Wah Printing, a family-owned letterpress printing shop, is nestled on the slope of Sai Street in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. For almost seven...

Dongyu Island’s Zero-Carbon Demonstration Zone: A Model for Sustainable Urban Development

Dongyu Island, located in Bo'ao, south China's Hainan province, has completed the first phase of its zero-carbon demonstration zone. This permanent site of the...

China Strengthens Protection of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s Snow-Capped Mountains and Glaciers

China is considering strengthening the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Zang Tiewei, a spokesperson for the Legislative...

China Considers Draft Law on Building Barrier-Free Environment

China's top legislative body, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), is scheduled to meet from April 24 to 26 to discuss...

The inspiring journey of a one-legged cyclist in China

Sun Youzhi, a 34-year-old cyclist from Henan Province in central China, has cycled more than 100,000 km using only one leg. Despite the difficulties...

Mandatory Background Checks in China’s Education System: New Guidelines Aim to Ensure the Safety of Students and Staff

The Ministry of Education has requested that schools and universities conduct mandatory background checks on all candidates before hiring them to work on campuses....

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