China and Australia are in a state of open conflict over a former Olympic swimmer and coach’s insinuations that Pan Zhanle doped to win his 100-meter freestyle race by a body length. The Chinese state’s response to Australian Brett Hawke’s claim that it was ‘not humanly possible to beat that field’ as Pan had, and...
China’s middle class is a group to which the country’s policymakers should be paying close attention, a prominent political scientist has said – both in terms of the demographic’s traditional role as a predictor of economic prosperity, and as a potential factor in helping preserve frayed relations with the United States. “We should promote the...
Fan Zhendong’s victory in the table tennis men’s singles final at the Paris Olympics is a significant achievement, as it completes his Grand Slam in the sport. Winning 4-1 in the final not only highlights his exceptional skill and dominance in table tennis but also contributes to China’s impressive tally of 17 gold medals at...
Zheng Qinwen of China achieved a historic victory by defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-2, 6-3 in the women’s singles tennis final at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Saturday. This remarkable win makes Zheng the first Chinese and first Asian player to stand atop the podium in an Olympic singles tennis event. Over the...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of social media, TikTok is emerging as a central tool for political campaigns in the 2024 election, with Vice President Kamala Harris at the forefront. Her viral moments and rapidly growing follower base on TikTok underscore the platform’s influence and its potential to shape election outcomes. This mirrors the pivotal...
In a groundbreaking moment for Asian tennis, China’s Zheng Qinwen has made history by becoming the first Asian-born player to reach a singles final at the Olympics. The sixth-seeded sensation delivered an extraordinary performance on Thursday, defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics. Zheng’s victory is not...
The documentary series “Better China Better Life” begins airing on Saturday, offering a dynamic, youthful narrative paired with rich visuals and engaging editing, showcasing China’s commitment to high-quality development and modern practices. The series provides a comprehensive look at innovative practices and achievements across China, demonstrating how they contribute to a better quality of life....
The number of international travelers entering and exiting through Shenzhen’s checkpoints surged almost 150% year on year in the first half of this year, official data show. Statistics from the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection reveal that international tourists made over 2.39 million trips through Shenzhen’s various checkpoints between January and...
At the just-ended ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai, US giant Blizzard Entertainment made a grand reappearance alongside its Chinese partner NetEase, marking the return of Blizzard games to the Chinese mainland after a 500-plus-day hiatus. Among the games returning, the highly anticipated World of Warcraft (WoW) stands out. Ion Hazzikostas, senior game director of WoW, expressed...
Gold medal-winning Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long, who made history this week by becoming the first man in 68 years to defend his Olympic foil title, received a rousing reception from fans after returning home from Paris on Friday morning. The 27-year-old, who secured Hong Kong’s only gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games, is the...