Veteran actor and martial arts choreographer Yuen Cheung-yan from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region died of illness at the age of 69 on January 1 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, local media reported on Friday morning, citing an obituary notice issued by Yuen’s wife. The funeral service will be held on February 1 at the Universal Funeral Parlour, Hong Kong Economic Times reported. News of Yuen’s passing prompted tributes from netizens on social media platforms, with many expressing condolences and recalling his iconic performances. Born in Hong Kong in 1957,…
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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, which features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, leading to enhanced regional air defense, sea attack and task force command capabilities, official media reported. The newly commissioned Type 052D is named Loudi, with the hull number 176, the military channel of China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Thursday. Official media reports show that China’s first Type 052D destroyer, the Kunming, entered service with the PLA Navy on March 21, 2014. Since then, multiple hulls…
The US has halted plans to impose sanctions on China’s Ministry of State Security over a massive cyber espionage campaign in order to avoid derailing the trade truce presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping struck in October. Current and former US officials said plans to impose sanctions on the spy agency — and contractors it is allegedly using to conduct a hacking campaign against US telecom networks called “Salt Typhoon” — were put on hold to avoid undermining the US-China détente. The administration would also not enact major new export…
French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly confirmed on Sunday that the country plans to replace its sole and ageing nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle with a new one. A Chinese expert said that France’s new aircraft carrier seems to be a modern one with larger displacement and electromagnetic catapults, and might see the propulsion issue previously seen on the Charles de Gaulle solved. Macron made the announcement when speaking to troops based at a French military base in Abu Dhabi, according to a Reuters report. The program, known as “Porte-Avions…
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Sunday announced cumulative output from the offshore oil and gas at the Bohai Oilfield, China’s largest crude oil production base, has exceeded 40 million tons, setting a new record and providing solid support for national energy security and high-quality economic and social development. Bohai Oilfield is China’s largest and most productive offshore oilfield. Since the beginning of the year, the oilfield has comprehensively strengthened its production capacity, promoted intelligent drilling and completion processes and the standardized upgrading of engineering systems, and many new…
The total number of passengers at the Hainan Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, South China’s Hainan Province in 2025, has set a new record high on Saturday, the state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) News reported on Sunday. As of December 20, the airport recorded a cumulative total of 133,599 flight take-offs and landings so far this year, witnessing total passengersof 21.849 million, and cargo throughput amounting to 113,000 tons. These figures represent year-on-year growth of 7.0 percent, 5.8 percent, and 16.3 percent, respectively, according to the report. Among…
Saona Island is a popular tourist destination in the Dominican Republic, known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and natural beauty. Here are a few things you should know about Saona Island: Getting to Saona Island – Saona Island is located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, and most tourists take a boat tour from the nearby town of Bayahibe to get to Saona Island. Many hotels and tour operators in the area offer day trips to the island. Beaches – Saona Island has several beautiful beaches,…
Our brand new series — Industrial Night — is now unveiled. This is a journey dedicated to melody, play, and the power of women in music, where each chapter will introduce talented female DJs from across the globe, paired with exclusive experiential layers. For our inaugural chapter, we present the multi-talented Japanese-Russian artist — DJ Mary Tachibana @tachibanamaryShe is not only a DJ but also an AV actress and a core member of the popular Japanese idol group BLACK DIAMOND. Her versatile career and explosive popularity have captivated global audiences,…
It’s no surprise that Hong Kong holds several world records, such as having the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator system and being the city with the most buildings over 150 metres. Now, our city has added another title to the Guinness World Records with the world’s largest temporary bamboo structure altar. Located in Kam Tin Heung, New Territories, this architectural feat measures at 3,897.409 sq m and towers nearly five storeys high, built to hold the celebrations for the Kam Tin Heung Jiao Festival, also known as the Da Chiu Festival. But…
The resumption of direct flights between India and the Chinese mainland after a five-year suspension is helping revitalize bilateral exchanges, with the recent breakthrough having a particularly significant positive effect on education and cultural ties, observers said. Indian students are among the primary beneficiaries, as direct flights have reduced travel costs and reignited youths’ enthusiasm for pursuing higher studies in China. “It is fantastic news for us. Travel will be much easier, and traveling expenses will be less than half now,” said Priyanshu Yadav, an Indian student who recently completed…