Susan Thornton is a retired senior American diplomat who for decades was at the US State Department where she worked on United States policy in Eurasia before becoming acting assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs during the Trump presidency. She is the director of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at the…
A Chinese woman has emerged as one of the youngest and richest individuals in the country, having been listed on the “Hurun China Rich List 2024” with a net worth of 8.5 billion yuan (US$1.2 billion). Following the release of the mainland rich list on October 29, 35-year-old Wang Shuo quickly became the focus of…
A city in southern China has launched bold initiatives and slogans to encourage marriage and boost birth rates, igniting widespread controversy. In October, Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, unveiled the country’s first “marriage-themed” cultural street. The historic street showcases both Chinese and Western wedding scenes, providing visitors with plenty of photo opportunities. However, what…
The European Union has launched an investigation into Chinese online marketplace Temu, under suspicions that it is not cracking down on the sale of illegal products and that the platform’s design is “addictive” for users. The investigation comes under the European Commission’s Digital Services Act, a powerful instrument that gives it sweeping powers over online…
HONG KONG — A leading Chinese producer of electric vehicle batteries is preparing to shut its European operations next January, Nikkei Asia has learned, in the latest example of a Chinese company scaling back activities overseas amid an escalating trade spat and falling EV sales in Europe. SVOLT Energy Technology, an affiliate of Chinese automaker…
In recent years, China has emerged as a leader in technological advancement, particularly in infrastructure and payment systems. Social media platforms are rife with videos and images showcasing the country’s innovative approaches. Recently, a video shared on Instagram by Pakistani content creator Rana Hamza Saif has captured the attention of internet users, highlighting a fascinating…
TOKYO — U.S. stock market operator Nasdaq expects key Japanese startups to list on its bourse as early as next year, driven by revived momentum in Asia’s No. 2 economy and a new generation of entrepreneurs who are looking beyond the borders of their East Asian nation. “We have seen the pipeline continue to grow…
Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize. With the Shanghai Composite Index staging an incredible rally late last month and through the beginning of…
At least two people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion near the international airport of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Sunday night, local broadcaster Geo News reported. A Home Ministry official said it was an attack on Chinese nationals. Separatist militant group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said in a statement…
Visitors pose for photos with fun props on Tuesday at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, where the China Open tournament is underway.[Photo/Xinhua] Sold-out venues, practice courts swamped with enthusiastic fans and long lines at food and beverage booths — the China Open tennis tournament has emerged as one of Beijing”s hottest holiday attractions as…