Accused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China: Phnom Penh
World 10:19 08/01/2026PHNOM PENH -- Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, who was indicted by the United States on fraud and money-laundering charges for running a multibillion-dollar cyberscam network from Cambodia, has been arrested there and extradited to China, Phnom Penh said Wednesday.
IKEA to close seven stores in China amid strategy shift
World 08:43 08/01/2026SHANGHAI - Furniture retailer IKEA is closing seven stores in China from February 2, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
Vietnam closes in on 50% of China’s durian market, Thailand faces growing threat: Thai media
Economy 17:39 04/01/2026Thai media have expressed concern that Vietnamese fresh durians may soon overtake Thai durians in the Chinese market, as Vietnam’s share is approaching 50 percent.
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
World 13:58 02/01/2026China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
China issues draft rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
World 14:55 28/12/2025BEIJING - China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction.
Vietnam-China MMA duo ends in thrilling draw at Lion Championship 29
Vietnam News 14:02 28/12/2025The Lion Championship 29 delivered a night of high-octane mixed martial arts (MMA) as Vietnamese and Chinese fighters went head-to-head in Hanoi on Saturday, with the marquee MMA Duo bout ending in an electrifying draw.
Japan's last 2 giant pandas are headed to China and fans just can't bear it
World 16:12 16/12/2025TOKYO -- A day after news broke that Japan would soon lose its last two giant pandas to China, thousands of fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday to catch a final glimpse, with many bidding the twins a tearful farewell.
Japan's last 2 pandas to return to China in January
World 16:56 15/12/2025TOKYO -- Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei of Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, the only giant pandas in Japan, will be returned to China in late January, the Tokyo metropolitan government said Monday.
'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on China
World 10:15 01/12/2025BRUSSELS -- The EU executive will unveil next week measures to cut the bloc's over-reliance on China for critical raw materials as Europe seeks to keep up with fierce global competition from the U.S. and Asia.
China opens wider door to Vietnam’s fresh jackfruit
Economy 09:28 28/11/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) on Thursday signed a protocol allowing the export of fresh Vietnamese jackfruits to the Chinese market, as part of the Vietnamese delegation’s ongoing working visit to China.
Indian seafood exporters rally after report of China suspending Japanese imports
World 13:49 20/11/2025Indian seafood exporters surged as much as 11% on Wednesday following media report that China had notified Japan of plans to suspend imports from the country, a move that could shift demand toward alternative suppliers such as India.
Air India to resume flights to China after nearly six years
World 10:40 18/11/2025Air India said on Monday it will resume New Delhi-China flights starting February 2026, nearly six years after suspension, as recent diplomatic steps are seen as cautiously reopening bilateral links.
