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China Launches Nationwide High-Rise Fire Safety Inspections After HK Blaze …………. Chinese authorities announced on Saturday a nationwide inspection campaign aimed at strengthening fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings in the wake of a tragic fire in Hong Kong that killed…

China: Train kills 11 railway workers ……….. A train crashed into a group of railway workers on Thursday, killing 11 and injuring two, Reuters reported. The accident, described as the deadliest in more than a decade, occurred in the southwestern…

Protests in Guizhou Over Funeral Policy Highlight Rising Rural Unrest in China ………….. Protests have erupted in Shidong town, Guizhou province, after local authorities encouraged cremation over traditional burial, The Guardian reported. The demonstrations, which began over the weekend, reflect…

China Confirms Largest Gold Discovery Since 1949 in Liaoning Province …………. China has confirmed the discovery of its largest gold reserve since 1949 in the northeastern province of Liaoning, estimated at around 1,444 tons, according to the Ministry of Natural…

China Launches New ‘K Visa’ to Attract Global Tech Talent in Rivalry with the US —————————– The Chinese government has introduced a new “K Visa” program aimed at attracting top global talent in science and technology. According to AFP, the…

China Successfully Launches Yaogan-46 Remote Sensing Satellite ————————————– China on Monday successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-46, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. The satellite was lifted into orbit…

China Tightens Rules Requiring Influencers to Verify Professional Credentials …………. China has introduced new regulations mandating that social media influencers obtain verified credentials before commenting on professional subjects such as medicine, finance, law, or education, media outlets reported. Platforms including…

Pastor of China’s Zion Church Detained by Security Forces ————————————– The pastor of the independent Zion Church in China has been detained by security forces. According to the BBC, the pastor’s family reported that officers raided his home in the…

Typhoon Matmo Hits Southern China During Holiday Travel Rush ……………… Typhoon Matmo struck southern China on Sunday, disrupting travel and holiday activities in the island province of Hainan, Reuters reported. The storm made landfall on the east coast of Xuwen…

HRW Warns China’s New Ethnic Unity Bill Could Entrench Minority Repression …………… Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concerns that a proposed law in China, titled the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress Bill, could provide the authorities with a…