Singapore and China plan to extend visa-free travel to 30 days, revealed by DPM Wong at the 19th JCBC in Tianjin on Thursday.
The countries will collaborate to finalize implementation details, aiming to enact the 30-day visa exemption arrangement in early 2024, as per Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Beijing Deep Glint’s revolutionary facial recognition algorithm reunites Xie Kefeng with his son, Xie Qingshuai, after being abducted 25-year ago.
Relatives of MH370 victims appeal for a new investigation in a Beijing court, suing for compensation and truth. Over 40 families seek a “No find, No fee” search and effective communication with Malaysia.
The unsolved mystery of the plane’s disappearance remains a painful ordeal for the grieving families.
Ten Taiwanese military officers, including two in a video pledging to “surrender” to Beijing, are indicted for alleged espionage. Prosecutors claim recruitment of servicemen for military information and exchanging secrets for money.
The charges underscore rising tensions amid heightened cross-strait pressures.
China faces a surge in mysterious pneumonia cases affecting children, prompting school closures. Experts express concerns about the unidentified strain, while hospitals grapple with overwhelmed resources.
A Chinese dissident has been convicted of illegal entry by a South Korean court on Thursday but given a suspended jail sentence.
He made a daring escape from China on a jet ski in August due to Beijing’s surveillance of his activities and anticipation of further political persecution.
Respiratory illnesses surge in northern China; WHO requests data. Beijing is silent. Seasonal factors cited, and preventive measures urged amid rising cases in children.
President Marcos vows to protect Philippine territory amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. Despite recent talks with China, he asserts sovereignty and seeks support from allies like the United States, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.
A fire in a Shanxi province coal company building killed 11 and hospitalized 51. The cause is under investigation. China faces recurring industrial accidents, underscoring safety issues.
China’s carbon emissions predicted to drop in 2024 as renewable energy outpaces demand. Growing solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power exceeds fossil fuel generation. However, challenges may arise from expanding coal power, causing conflicts between traditional and emerging interests.