Hong Kong authorities will seek further information from both Tokyo and Beijing to explore the possibility of easing the current restrictions on seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures. This comes after the central government announced plans to “gradually” lift its ban on Japanese seafood imports, which had been imposed in response to the discharge of...
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hina Launches Final Backup Satellites for BeiDou-3, Prepares for BDS-4 Deployment
China has launched the final pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), marking a key milestone in its global satellite navigation ambitions. These two satellites, launched on a Long March-3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, are the 59th and 60th in the BeiDou satellite family. Positioned in medium Earth...
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Nio’s Onvo L60 Set to Compete with Tesla Model Y in China
Nio is gearing up to challenge Tesla’s dominance in the Chinese electric vehicle market with the launch of its new Onvo L60 SUV. Scheduled for release later this month, the L60 is set to make waves with its competitive pricing and innovative features. The Onvo L60 will be priced at 206,900 yuan (US$29,267), significantly undercutting...
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Chinese mainland suspends zero tariffs for 34 agro-products from Taiwan
The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced that the policy of exempting import duties on 34 agricultural products, including fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood originating from China’s Taiwan region, will be suspended from September 25. The relevant import tariffs on these agricultural products will be applied in accordance with the current regulations,...
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China Achieves Net Increase in Farmland for Three Consecutive Years
China has recorded a net increase in the total area of farmland for three consecutive years, reversing a long-standing trend of shrinking arable land, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Thursday. Since 2021, the country’s farmland has expanded by 17.58 million mu (approximately 1.17 million hectares), stated Liu Guohong, vice...
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Toy Giant Shuts Down After 75 Years in Hong Kong, Offering Inventory to Other Vendors
After about 75 years in business, the Oriental Trading Company Hong Kong Limited, a long-standing toy giant, is shutting down, much to the sadness of Hong Kong residents who fondly remember the company for shaping their childhoods. The closure was announced through a social media post by reseller Tai Fook Hong, revealing that the toy...
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Zhejiang Prepares for Typhoon Pulasan With Emergency Response
East China’s Zhejiang Province has initiated a Level-IV emergency response in preparation for Typhoon Pulasan, the 14th typhoon of the year. The storm is currently moving northwest at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour, with wind speeds near the center reaching 23 meters per second. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Pulasan was located...
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Shenzhen Tourism Soars During Mid-Autumn Festival, Generating Over 1.8 Billion Yuan in Revenue
Shenzhen experienced a remarkable surge in tourism during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with an influx of 3.32 million tourists, resulting in a total of 1.812 billion yuan (US$256 million) in tourism revenue. This marked a 6.5% increase in tourist numbers compared to the same period in 2023. The city’s 23 major scenic spots attracted...
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Hong Kong Schools Targeted by Prank Renaming on Google Maps, Education Bureau Expresses Concern
Hong Kong education authorities have voiced concerns about a series of pranks involving the renaming of schools on Google Maps, causing incorrect names to appear on other platforms like Uber. On Thursday, the Education Bureau reported that several schools had their names altered on the popular map service by pranksters. “[We] learned that some schools...
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China Launches Final Backup Satellites for BeiDou-3, Paving Way for Future Upgrades
China successfully launched the last pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. The satellites, the 59th and 60th of the BeiDou family, were launched at 9:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province aboard a...