Chinese woman injured after mistaking firecracker for candy

Chinese woman injured after mistaking firecracker for candy

A woman from southwestern China misidentified a firecracker as a milk confectionery, resulting in mouth injuries when it exploded unexpectedly, alarming many and raising concerns about misleading packaging. The woman, surnamed Wu, from Chengdu in Sichuan province, shared her experience on social media, revealing that the packaging of a specific type of firecracker, commonly known…

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China surpasses rivals with ‘world-class’ sixth-gen stealth fighter jet: experts

China surpasses rivals with ‘world-class’ sixth-gen stealth fighter jet: experts

Chinese experts believe the country’s first sixth-generation stealth fighter jet may have even greater stealth capabilities at hypersonic speeds, with one commenter suggesting the PLA has “fully surpassed global advanced standards”. During the flight – which took place in broad daylight – the jet was flanked by a fifth-generation J-20 fighter jet, according to footage…

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Former Taiwan leader emphasises shared historical roots of island and mainland Chinese

Former Taiwan leader emphasises shared historical roots of island and mainland Chinese

Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou has vowed to protect the island’s deep-rooted cultural and historical ties with mainland China while accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) of having a “misguided political agenda” in attempting to sever these links. “In the past several decades, Taiwan has played a vital role in preserving and promoting Chinese…

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