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Apple's iPhone Air sells out in China after CEO Tim Cook's visit
Published on 17/10/2025
» Apple's iPhone Air sold out within minutes of its launch in China on Friday, underscoring the device's popularity among Chinese consumers despite competition from Android devices.
China punishes popular app for ‘trivial’ content
Published on 11/09/2025
» China’s internet regulator said on Thursday it had ordered “warnings and strict punishment” to bosses at the popular social media app Xiaohongshu over its online content, slamming “trivial” and “negative” posts.
Asian stars dazzle at Weibo night in Bangkok
Life, Published on 17/08/2025
» A galaxy of Asian celebrities gathered in Bangkok for the “Weibo Cultural Exchange Night in Thailand 2025”, a star-studded awards ceremony held for the first time in the kingdom to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China.
Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» BEIJING - The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for "extremely" bad behaviour, Beijing's top Buddhist authority said Monday, after allegations of embezzlement saw him placed under investigation.
Blueprint for global success
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) was established as a result of the success of Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which develops cultural and entertainment content that can achieve global influence and lead to economic benefits. THACCA aims to drive Thailand's creative economy in 14 industries including film, TV series, festivals, art and sports.
Starbucks opens free study rooms to lure customers
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/07/2025
» BEIJING — Starbucks Corporation has launched free “study rooms” in some of its China outlets, the company’s latest initiative to help boost consumer traffic as domestic competition surges in its second-biggest market.
Musk, Trump and Mao have a lot in common
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 11/07/2025
» The only place where some people still see Elon Musk as a political genius is China. "Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you," wrote a fan on Weibo, China's biggest social media site. "If Elon Musk were to found a political party," wrote another, "his tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics."
China detains female ‘boys love’ writers in porn crackdown
Published on 09/07/2025
» BEIJING - Police in China have detained dozens of young women authors in a genre of gay erotica widely known in Asia as “boys’ love” during a nationwide crackdown on online pornography, lawyers and activists familiar with the cases say.
China fans savage team again after latest World Cup flop
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Fed-up Chinese football fans and pundits expressed dismay Friday after the country's World Cup dreams were torpedoed following a crushing qualifying defeat in Indonesia.
