Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam Holds 1st Community Dialogue
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Thursday at the first "Community Dialogue" session that she hopes to "seek change for the betterment of Hong Kong society" through continued dialogues with the public.
‘OK’ Hand Gesture Added to Hate Symbols Database
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The “OK” hand gesture, a mass killer’s bowl-style haircut and an anthropomorphic moon wearing sunglasses are among 36 new entries in a Jewish civil rights group’s online database of hate symbols used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists.
China’s Picturesque Tourist Landmark Jiuzhaigou to Reopen
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Southwest China's tourist destination Jiuzhaigou is set to reopen soon to tourists after two years of post-earthquake reconstruction, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Bottoms Up, Fire’s Out: German Man Douses Fire With Beer
BERLIN (AP) — A German motorist is being credited for his quick thinking after his engine caught fire on the Autobahn. He turned to a slightly different foam extinguisher to douse the flames: bottles of beer.
‘We’re All in Big Trouble’: Climate Panel Sees a Dire Future
NEW YORK (AP) — Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned in a grim new report Wednesday.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Showcased at UN Geneva Headquarters
GENEVA (Xinhua) — An exhibition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was staged at the UN Office at Geneva (UNOG) on Tuesday, to bring the unique part of the medical treasure in human history and the Chinese culture closer to the modern world.
Online Programs to Bring Terracotta Warriors Closer to Visitors
XI'AN (Xinhua) — Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum has collaborated with China's Internet giant Tencent to develop online programs for use on smartphones to enrich tourists' visiting experience, local authorities said Tuesday.
Memo: Trump Prodded Ukraine Leader to Go After Bidens
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than once, President Donald Trump brought up how much the U.S. has done for Ukraine.
Beijing’s New Airport Opens, Tipped to Serve as Regional Hub
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Beijing's brand new Daxing International Airport opened to flights as a China Southern Airlines flight took off on Wednesday afternoon.
US Steps up Pressure on China Over Treatment of Muslims
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration, locked in a trade war with China, is increasing pressure on Beijing over what it says is...
