A growing number of Chinese professionals are discarding the appeal of megacities for the promise of prosperity in their hometowns. As reported by Bloomberg, driven by economic pressures and a desire for a better quality of life, individuals are trading bustling urban centres for the tranquillity of rural regions.

China's small towns experience renaissance as megacities lose lustre, says Bloomberg report

Representatives of Saudi Arabia's mega project Neom were recently in China. Doing what? Meeting leaders and prospective investors. Reports say Saudi Arabia has had to scale down its trillion-dollar project Neom because of finance-related issues. Will China come to the rescue?

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia seeks Chinese investment to revive over-ambitious Neom

Floods swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River Delta following record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defences against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.

China's Guangdong province faces severe floods

China's stock market experienced a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2024, with the stock index rising 14% after hitting five-year lows in February. But here's a catch. To bolster the market, the central state-owned investment fund injected $41 billion, primarily through purchases of exchange-traded funds.

China pumps $41 billion to halt stock market slide

China's electric vehicle market is expected to see a significant shakeup this year. The national development and reform commission predicts a price war among automakers due to several factors, including a surge in new electric car models and potential oversupply.

China's EV in overdrive: 110+ new EV models anticipated in 2024, sparking price war

From dragons to pandas, modern cars to mythical characters China's 41st International Kite Festival begins in Weifan. Watch this report from the kite capital of the world.

China's 41st International Kite Festival begins with over a thousand kites

Scientists developing China’s next-generation nuclear submarine technology say they have found a way to significantly improve the efficiency of the laser propellers that could one day drive the underwater vessel. Watch in for more details!

China's laser propulsion breakthrough, stealthy submarine technology

China evacuates 1,000 residents from Guangdong as heavy rain continues to lash South China

China develops superfast, stealthy submarine technology

Researchers have made a new AI model that predicts irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation, a common type of heart rhythm problem. It's about 80 per cent accurate and can give warnings 30 minutes before the irregular heartbeat starts.

This new AI model will predict cardiac irregularity 30 minutes before its onset

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Chinese public toilets can now scan your urine for health problems

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of 'shilling for UK's biggest security threat'. UK Foreign office silent on nature of ties.

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron concealing conflicts of interest with China?

Pakistan's former Prime Minister and incumbent Prime Minister's brother Nawaz Sharif is on a 5-day 'private' visit to China. Sharif departed Pakistan on Monday evening. Both Sharif's family and his party are keeping the visit low profile.

Pakistan former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in China for mystery 5-day visit

The Philippines has sent intelligence officers to investigate potential national-security threats in the province of Cagayan following a controversial surge in Chinese nationals that lawmakers have warned could be spies. Watch in for more details!

Philippines probe rising influx of Chinese students

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - UK passes Rwanda migrant plan - UN urges to reconsider Rwanda plan - Spying: 5 suspects arrested in UK & Germany - Police crackdown on NYU protesters - Apple falls in China - India orders spice makers to furnish details

Apple falls in China | India orders spice makers to furnish details

Get Ready With Me (GRWM) is one of the most popular social media trends worldwide, but in China, a new, but related trend has taken over with people posting their videos labelled "disgusting", "ugliest", or "gross" outfits as "Outfit of the Day (OOTD)".

Young officegoers in China opting for 'disgusting' and 'ugly' clothes as work outfits. Here's why

In China, futuristic urinals have come up in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, offering automated health monitoring through urine analysis. These smart toilets, as reported by the New York Post, quickly and accurately test urine on-site for approximately $2.

This hi-tech toilet in China checks your urine to see how healthy you are. Here's how

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA ) has demanded an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) decision to not act on Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance.

USADA demands investigation into WADA for allowing Chinese swimmers to participate in Tokyo Olympics

David Cameron under fire over china ties, UK Foreign office cites 'privacy reasons'

#Gravitas | The US Navy is plannong on transforming its oil rigs into mobile missile defense and resupply bases amid escalating missile threats in the Pacific, especially from China. The ambitious project is part of a broader effort to enhance US military capabilities in the region.

US Converts Oil Rigs Into 'Floating Fortresses' Amid China Threat in the Pacific

#Gravitas | The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three Chinese and 1 Belarusian company for supplying parts to Pakistan's ballistic missile program. Pakistan has denied the allegations. The U.S. move is part of its efforts to disrupt and target 'proliferators of weapons of mass destruction'.

Gravitas: The Dangerous Pak-China Nuclear Nexus | Missile Parts Suppliers to Pak Sanctioned by US

Chinese scientists claim they are developing a sci-fi technology that will help Chinese submarines travel at the speed of sound. What's more, the scientists claim the submarines will also become 'silent' and will not be detected by enemy radar.

China developing super fast, stealth submarines?

Floods have swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River delta. This follows record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defences against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.

Floods swamp southern China

The struggling Chinese economy has a new headache. Layoffs across global corporations have reached the world's second-biggest economy. Tesla, Ericsson, and Morgan Stanley are among the big corporate names who have slashed their China workforce.

Tesla, Ericsson and Morgan Stanley slash China workforce

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