In the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Japan finally ended their 88-year losing streak against China, defeating them 76-73 in a close game. Yudai Baba was the top scorer with 24 points on just 10 attempts, while Joshua Hawkinson contributed a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds. Yuki Kawamura and Yuki Togashi also combined...
Guangzhou Raises Minimum Salary for Work Permits Guangzhou, a major city in Southern China, recently announced a new Guangzhou work permit minimum salary requirement for foreigners applying for work permits. Effective from July 13, 2024, this adjustment sets a minimum monthly income of 10,449 RMB (approximately $1,520 USD) and an annual income of 125,388 RMB ($18,330 USD)....
In the bustling city of Hong Kong, where luxury and wealth are on full display, even car number plates become a symbol of status and prestige. It may seem unimaginable to most, but in Hong Kong, certain car number plates can fetch prices in the millions. One such example is a plate bearing only the...
Zong Qinghou, the self-made billionaire founder of the Chinese beverage giant Wahaha Group, has passed away at the age of 79. He is known for leading Wahaha to become a household name in China and for navigating a high-profile dispute with French food giant Danone. Zong co-founded Wahaha in 1987, and through his shrewd business...
Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech giant Byju’s, finds himself embroiled in a corporate battle after a shareholder group voted to remove him as CEO. Despite the vote, Raveendran maintains in a letter to employees that he remains the company’s leader and argues that the shareholders’ actions were invalid. The shareholder group, which includes major...
China’s box office roared back to life in February, raking in a staggering US$1.4 billion thanks to enthusiastic moviegoers flocking to theaters during the Spring Festival holiday. Leading the charge was “YOLO” (Re La Gun Tang), a comedy-drama directed, written by, and starring rising star Jia Ling. This tale of self-discovery, adapted from a Japanese...
Calling all remote workers with a thirst for adventure! Japan has officially launched a brand-new digital nomad visa program, beckoning tech-savvy souls and wanderlust-stricken individuals to experience the Land of the Rising Sun in a whole new way. This exciting development marks a significant shift in Japan’s immigration policy, embracing the digital nomad movement and...
A devastating fire ripped through a residential building in Nanjing, China, early Friday morning, leaving 15 people dead and 44 injured. The blaze, which started around 4:39 AM local time, is suspected to have originated from electric bikes parked on the ground floor. According to state media reports, the fire quickly spread upwards, forcing residents...
Good news for residents of Shenzhen’s Pingshan district! Travel time to the bustling Bao’an International Airport will shrink significantly by 2026, with the completion of the Shenzhen-Dayawan Intercity Railway. This exciting project promises to connect Pingshan to the airport in just 40 minutes, streamlining travel and boosting convenience for residents and visitors alike. The intercity...
Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the 14 Ultra, on Thursday, specifically targeting the competitive high-end segment dominated by Apple and Huawei. Priced starting at 6,499 yuan (US$903), the 14 Ultra joins the Xiaomi 14 series and aims to undercut the iPhone 15 (5,999 yuan) and iPhone 15 Pro (7,999 yuan). Pre-orders are open, with...