Tourists were flocking to historical and scenic attractions in Beijing on Wednesday as China was entering an eight-day holiday. Over 2.3 billion trips are expected to take place through the eight-day public holiday that includes the National Day on October 1 and the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 6, according to projections from the Ministry of…
The AP obtained tens of thousands of pages of classified and internal documents that show how U.S. companies designed and marketed systems that became the foundation for China’s digital cage. (AP Video/Serginho Roosblad, Marshall Ritzel) The AP obtained tens of thousands of pages of classified and internal documents that show how U.S. companies designed and…
The two-day street festival is a celebration of Caribbean culture and attracts around 2 million revellers. Around 7,000 police officers and staff are on duty at the carnival each day – and the use of live facial recognition technology is also being deployed. The two-day street festival is a celebration of Caribbean culture and attracts…
Top diplomats from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan met Wednesday in Kabul for a trilateral summit aimed at boosting political, regional and economic cooperation, officials said. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi were received by Taliban officials on arrival in the Afghan capital, according to separate statements issued by Islamabad and…
The first World Humanoid Robot Games began Friday in Beijing. More than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports including soccer, running and boxing, at the 12,000-seater National Speed Skating Oval, built for the 2022 Winter Olympics. (AP video by Wayne Zhang and Olivia…
Reaching a pact with China remains unfinished business for U.S. President Donald Trump, who has already upended the global trading system by slapping double-digit taxes – tariffs – on almost every country on earth. Reaching a pact with China remains unfinished business for U.S. President Donald Trump, who has already upended the global trading system…
Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party, and Trump suggesting Musk could be punished for his opposition. Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump has reignited, with the tech billionaire threatening to launch a new political party, and Trump suggesting Musk could…
A simple floral dress – but with royal pedigree. It once was owned by Diana, Princess of Wales. It was one of more than 200 fashionable items up for bids at the ‘Princess Diana’s Style & A Royal Collection’ auction at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. (AP Video by Eugene) A simple floral dress – but…