Beijing shoemaker taps into the future
In an ornately decorated building in central Beijing, cobbler Cai Wenke painstakingly makes shoes by hand in a process that has hardly changed since the business first started in 1853.
Tag: Beijing
UK’s chief diplomat begins Brexit bargaining tour
Britain’s new foreign minister began his first major international trip with a visit to China yesterday, bidding to strengthen trade ties with Beijing ahead of Brexit next year.
Hong Kong police seek ban on pro-independence party
Police in Hong Kong sought to ban a political party which promotes independence.
Peace Forum expresses concerns about world security
Leaders and experts in global politics gather here at the 2018 World Peace Forum.
RUPP, Tsinghua University in education linkage
The Royal University of Phnom Penh warmly welcomes Dr Chen Xu, the Chairperson of University Council at Tsinghua University.
China, EU team up against Trump’s trade war
US farmers and aircraft manufacturers may soon lose their share in the emerging Chinese market due to Donald Trump’s trade frictions with EU member states and Beijing.
Huawei block sours Beijing-Canberra ties
Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker Huawei wrote an open letter to Australian lawmakers on Monday.
European businesses say time running out for China’s reforms
Time is running out for Beijing to fulfil its reform promises to maintain stable growth.
Unprecedented security surrounds summit
Denuclearisation of North Korea is the headline topic at tomorrow’s historical summit.
Modi defends rules-based order
The speech of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore over the weekend, sidestepped difficult questions about New Delhi’s involvement in minilateral forums, such as the Quad, perceived by Beijing and by critics elsewhere as anti-Chinese.
China lambasts US for ‘flip flops’
China lambastes “sudden flip-flops” in US policy after Trump said he was moving to finalise trade sanctions against it.
US, China agree to abandon trade war: Beijing
Washington and Beijing have agreed to abandon any trade war.
Misleading to say China is a threat
SAM Rainsy, president of the illegal Cambodia National Rescue Movement, is misleading the world and discrediting Cambodia for its fast development.
US takes to Chinese social media over ‘Orwellian’ demand
Several commentators call for “an independent Hawaii” and “independent Alaska”.
US, China dampen expectations as trade talks open in Beijing
Top US and Chinese officials kick off crucial trade talks in Beijing.
China prepares for US visit
The first salvos in the budding US-China trade conflict struck old-school sectors like steel and agriculture.
‘Small-town kids’ shape future of China’s consumption
The bright lights of Beijing or Shanghai have never held much allure for Wu Tongxu.
NIC China & NTU AA Cambodia @ Himawari Hotel Apartments
Nanyang International Club (NIC) with Nanyang Technological University Alumni Association (NTU AA) Cambodia held their business and investment forum at Himawari Hotel on April 18.
Senior Chinese official to lead art troupe to North Korea
Senior Chinese diplomat Song Tao will lead a Chinese art troupe to North Korea.
From Beijing to Tianjin: 100-km march in search of answers
The wife of a detained Chinese lawyer set off on a march of more than 100 kilometers.
Kim dynasty’s armour-plated trains
The N Korean train that arrived in Beijing looks remarkably similar to one used by the North’s late leader Kim Jong Il.
Did Kim Jong Un visit Beijing?
Speculation that Kim Jong Un visited Beijing on his first-ever foreign trip as North Korea’s leader was rife yesterday.
Beijing issues three-day major smog alert
Beijing declares its third major smog alert of 2018, and the second this month.
HK democratic opposition fails to regain veto power
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp fails to regain some veto power in the city’s legislature.
‘CHAIRMAN OF EVERYTHING’ Xi Jinping becomes president for life
The move allows the 64-year-old Mr Xi to remain in power for as long as he wishes.
Historic meeting lauds lifetime power for Xi
Thousands of Chinese legislators applause to give Xi Jinping a lifetime mandate.
China hopes for early RCEP
China recently expressed a commitment to prioritise work in various international free trade agreements.
China training journalists from 44 countries
Forty-six foreign journalists are taking part in a media exchange programme.
King insult law enacted
Senate President and acting head of state Say Chhum signs a Penal Code amendment that punishes for insulting the King.
BRI based on common interests, China says
Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative aims to strengthen economic ties, says official.
