Tens of thousands of Hongkongers and tourists lined the streets in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday evening for the city’s annual Lunar New Year float parade, with the crowd left in awe as they saw dancers, dragons and other delights. The two-hour Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade began at 8pm on Tuesday with…
TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese New Year is traditionally Hong Kong’s grand festival, featuring a series of vibrant and diverse activities, including Chinese New Year flower markets, prayers at Wong Tai Sin Temple and Che Kung Temple, the night parade, Victoria Harbour fireworks and the Year of the Horse Raceday. This year,…
Hong Kong’s first large-scale balloon float parade, featuring beloved icons such as SpongeBob SquarePants and the city’s baby panda cubs, attracted hundreds, including young children, to the West Kowloon Cultural District on Sunday. Families lined the paths of the West Kowloon Art Park as the parade of 16 giant helium balloons made a loop between…
Hong Kong’s first large-scale balloon float parade, featuring beloved icons such as SpongeBob SquarePants and the city’s baby panda cubs, attracted hundreds, including young children, to the West Kowloon Cultural District on Sunday. Families lined the paths of the West Kowloon Art Park as the parade of 16 giant helium balloons made a loop between…
China’s first woman pilot from Tibet who excels in basketball and skateboarding and dreams of becoming the “coolest captain” has captured attention at the Changchun Air Show. On September 20, Gesang Baizhen, the 25-year-old fighter pilot with the Chinese Air Force, took the stage at the air show in northeastern China. According to the mainland…
China’s largest-ever military parade on Wednesday was meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Instead, experts say it marked the beginning of a new world order. Flanked by the leaders of some of the world’s most sanctioned nations, Chinese President Xi Jinping led what some analysts have dubbed an…
China’s military parade on Wednesday – featuring the latest AI-powered uncrewed vehicles, laser weapons and missiles – signalled an arms race fuelled by scientific and technological advances. Artificial intelligence, optics and physics and information technologies have underscored how innovations will shape the future of modern warfare, paving the way for futuristic intelligent systems. “The parade…
China’s display of military power during its grandest parade yet sent a powerful message of deterrence, unveiling its advanced arsenal which includes nuclear-tipped missiles and sea drones. The event, noted by analysts, aimed not only at the United States and its allies but also at regional powers and potential technology purchasers. In the parade,…
In an unprecedented military spectacle, China showcased a formidable array of new weapons, including nuclear-armed missiles, air defense lasers, and hypersonic sea drones. The parade, the largest of its kind, was a clear message of deterrence to both global and regional powers. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the display served as a signal…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Americans enjoy the first Monday of September with an extra day off, many might not realize the rich history behind Labor Day. According to UCA Professor Michael Rosenow, the origins of Labor Day date back to the Gilded Age of American history. In 1882, workers organized the first Labor…