Turning Wasteland into Farmland: Chinese Scientists Tackle Soil Salinization

In the vast, arid expanses of Wuyuan county, Inner Mongolia, China, a team of scientists led by soil scientist Li Yuyi is working to reclaim swathes of land rendered infertile by saline-alkaline soil. This type of soil, characterized by high levels of salt and sodium, poses a significant challenge for agriculture. Saline-alkaline land can occur … Read more

Electric Titans Clash: BYD U9 vs. Ferrari and Lamborghini – A Battle of Innovation and Performance

Chinese automaker BYD, a major force in the electric vehicle (EV) market, has sent shockwaves through the industry with the audacious introduction of the U9, its revolutionary electric supercar. This bold move marks BYD’s entry into the high-performance EV segment, challenging established players and showcasing the company’s potential to push the boundaries of electric car … Read more

Emerging Fashion Brands from Futian Debut at Milan Fashion Week

Last Friday, fashion brands from Futian district, Shenzhen, in South China’s Guangdong province, made a notable debut on the runway of the Autumn/Winter Milan Fashion Week, held at the prestigious Milan Royal Palace in Italy. This marked the district’s first collective entry into the official schedule of the esteemed fashion event, known as the “Shenzhen … Read more

Japan Ends 88-Year Drought Against China in Thrilling FIBA Asia Cup Qualifier Victory

In the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Japan finally ended their 88-year losing streak against China, defeating them 76-73 in a close game. Yudai Baba was the top scorer with 24 points on just 10 attempts, while Joshua Hawkinson contributed a double-double of 14 points and 13 rebounds. Yuki Kawamura and Yuki Togashi also combined … Read more

Guangzhou Raises Minimum Salary Requirement for Expat Work Permits, Reflecting Evolving Talent Landscape

Guangzhou Raises Minimum Salary for Work Permits Guangzhou, a major city in Southern China, recently announced a new Guangzhou work permit minimum salary requirement for foreigners applying for work permits. Effective from July 13, 2024, this adjustment sets a minimum monthly income of 10,449 RMB (approximately $1,520 USD) and an annual income of 125,388 RMB ($18,330 USD). … Read more

Chinese Beverage Giant Founder Zong Qinghou Passes Away at 79

Zong Qinghou, the self-made billionaire founder of the Chinese beverage giant Wahaha Group, has passed away at the age of 79. He is known for leading Wahaha to become a household name in China and for navigating a high-profile dispute with French food giant Danone. Zong co-founded Wahaha in 1987, and through his shrewd business … Read more

Byju’s Founder Contests Shareholder Vote, Insisting He Remains CEO

Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech giant Byju’s, finds himself embroiled in a corporate battle after a shareholder group voted to remove him as CEO. Despite the vote, Raveendran maintains in a letter to employees that he remains the company’s leader and argues that the shareholders’ actions were invalid. The shareholder group, which includes major … Read more

China’s Box Office Booms with $1.4 Billion Bonanza: Homegrown Hits Lead Lunar New Year Celebration

China’s box office roared back to life in February, raking in a staggering US$1.4 billion thanks to enthusiastic moviegoers flocking to theaters during the Spring Festival holiday. Leading the charge was “YOLO” (Re La Gun Tang), a comedy-drama directed, written by, and starring rising star Jia Ling. This tale of self-discovery, adapted from a Japanese … Read more

Japan Launches Digital Nomad Visa Program

Calling all remote workers with a thirst for adventure! Japan has officially launched a brand-new digital nomad visa program, beckoning tech-savvy souls and wanderlust-stricken individuals to experience the Land of the Rising Sun in a whole new way. This exciting development marks a significant shift in Japan’s immigration policy, embracing the digital nomad movement and … Read more