Wang Xiangwei, an associate professor at Hong Kong Baptist University’s School of Communication, said Beijing appeared to have taken the stance of “facing this difficulty head-on”. ” China’s web users have been able to create sarcastic remarks about the incident so far. However, the State Council likewise took urgent actionContinue Reading
Yoon Suk Yeol, president of South Korea, and Fumio Kishida, prime minister of Japan, both expressed concern about growing ties between Russia and North Korea and agreed to continue working on security, according to a Yoon’s office statement on Thursday ( Jul 11 ). The two leaders met on WednesdayContinue Reading
China: A man has been caught trying to smuggle over 100 lived snakes into mainland China by cramming them into his skirts, according to the country’s customs power. The unnamed traveler attempted to leave Hong Kong and enter Shenzhen, according to a statement from China Customs on Tuesday ( JulyContinue Reading
Taiwan’s defense ministry reported on Wednesday ( Jul. 10 ) that 37 Chinese aircraft were discovered close to the self-ruled island as they departed from exercises with an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific. Taiwan, which is 180 kilometers from the southeastern Chinese coast, is occupied by China, which maintainsContinue Reading
Wei is the only man to whom the word has been linked in the past ten years, according to a search of statements made by the top civil anti-corruption system, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), and its military equivalent.
A political scholar from Beijing’s Renmin school said the figures” dong jie” are most strongly associated with former Communist Party officials for Xiang Zhongfa or Gu Shunzhang, who defected to the Kuomintang, or Patriots, the Communists ‘ terrible competitors during the civil war.
” Question any party writer, what are the names that pop up in their head when you mention’ shi ding” to them, they will tell you the history of Xiang Zhongfa, who was regarded as a big embarrassment to the group,” said the researcher, who requested anonymity.
Xiang was the only public minister, or head of the party, to fault in its history. Just before his execution, he told his Kuomintang prisoners everything he knew about the group and its key services. This gave them a chance to completely demolish the Socialist underground community in Shanghai.
Gu, who previously headed the group’s spy system, even defected to the KMT after his record.
His defection resulted in the arrest of numerous important Communist figures, and even Zhou Enlai, the country’s future premier, was only briefly able to escape. Gu was frequently referred to as” the most dangerous traitor in the history of the CCP” and frequently used as an example of” shi jie” in official histories or media reports.
Wei’s crimes are likely to go beyond accepting bribes, said Hong Kong defense analyst Liang Guoliang, who made the unusual and harsh accusation.
He even compared it to Li’s declaration, which, despite being extremely stern in tone, claimed only that he had “abandoned his initial aspirations and lost his party principles” – a common line used to criticize those who give or receive bribes.
What exactly happened is undoubtedly top secret, and we wo n’t know what actually happened. However, the term” shi jie” appears to suggest that Wei’s behavior may have helped China’s enemies profit from it, Liang said.
Labubu’s commerce strategy in Thailand even aligned “perfectly” with the government’s plan to help travel for international tourists by waiving visas for those travelling from 93 countries and territories, it added.
” This includes Chinese tourists, who are an important group for the Thai tourism industry, allowing them to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days” . ,
Thailand and China signed a joint immigration waiver agreement in January to help travel and tourism between the two nations, which became effective on March 1.  ,
Sermsak Pongpanit, Thailand’s tourism and sports minister, reported on Monday ( Jul 8 ) that the monster mascot’s trip is expected to help Thailand reach its goal of 8 million Chinese visitors this year.  ,
He added that the Labubu plan would encourage Chinese tourists to travel there after 3.5 million people arrived in the state in the first five weeks, according to regional news outlet Nation Thailand.
Other than Pop Mart, another Chinese toy companies have enjoyed significant victory in Thailand. According to Global Times, 52TOYS opened its first store in the nation in December of last year and saw its first month’s revenue reach 3 million yuan ( US$ 412, 540 ).  ,
Like Pop Mart, 52Toys has collaborated with various existing businesses and characters such as Tom and Jerry, Disney, and Manga set Crayon Shin-chan as part of their choices.  ,
The company claimed that Thailand has grown to be a significant market for Chinese toy manufacturers to export to other countries due to the country’s large population of young people, their high consumption potential, as well as their current popularity of such products, and the presence of nearby developers in the Thai market.  ,
Now, Pop Mart has 18 real stores across Southeast Asia, with seven stores in Singapore only. Wen Deyi, president of Pop Mart’s global section, stated to Global Times that the company anticipates Southeast Asia to become its “fastest-growing marketplace.”  ,
Labubu’s reputation has even reached Singapore. Pop Mart released a limited release Merlion Labubu lanyard last month that was exclusive to Singapore. The keychain, which has since sold out, was retailed at S$ 37.90 ( US$ 28.07 ).  ,
But, listings on the e-commerce program Carousell resulted in the keychain being resold for nearly 10 times the original price.  ,
Labubu is n’t the only character driving Pop Mart’s popularity. The toys company held its second POP Toy Show outside of China last year in Singapore. The celebration, which ran for seven years in Beijing and Shanghai, is set to return to Singapore in August.  ,
The company’s success has likely spurred on competitors ‘ ambitions.  ,
According to 52TOYS, it was necessary to enter the Singaporean market in order to create a reputation in Southeast Asia, according to a report from Global Times.  ,
The toy company explained that Singapore has “influential and beaming effects” on the place, and 52Toys may expand its appearance in Southeast Asia through Singapore’s business.  ,
The rise of cruise lines comes as the COVID-19 crisis, which left the sector without a global shutdown, comes to an end. The number of passengers is expected to reach 34.7 million this year, an increase of 17 % from 2019. The Cruise Lines International Association anticipates this number toContinue Reading
Muizzu has visited both China and India this month, as well as the US, according to Einar Tangen, a senior fellow at the Chinese think container Taihe Institute. This indicates that the country wants to balance relations on all fronts.
” China would like to see it ( Island ) remain negative… And the Islands have very wisely decided that they’re going to be no- aligned”, he said.
According to ISAS ‘ Palit, Muizzu’s administration is likely beginning to realize that” India out” and its significant dependence on China is not a viable long-term decision for the country. Months after taking office, the organization is likely beginning to realize this.
There are drawbacks to China’s extreme proximity. He said it’s important to fence and maintain as much balance as possible between the competing corporate interests in the area.
He added that while a possible free trade agreement between the Islands and China might raise hospitality, it might also eliminate a lot of practice responsibilities, which are another major source of income.
” Tourism is not an totally responsible statement. According to him, it is crucial for the Maldives to ensure that their heavy tourism reliance does not reduce ( other income )
” I’d venture to say that the Maldives is starting to notice that a more balanced approach is statistically, carefully, and financially possible, and it’s probably going to stick with it.”
As the Islands continues to evolve in its role in global politics as a result of its commitment to bilateral cooperation and safeguarding its self-reliance.
Two months after a Chinese film screened worldwide sparked a heated debate over the tough measures taken under the country’s zero-COVID policy, made-in-China short films may now obtain permits before showing abroad.
According to the China Film Administration ( CFA ), the submission process must occur at least 20 working days before the screening event. Additionally, it stated that applicants must be made by producers or the legal representative who submitted the movie to outside events.
In addition to the discharge permit for the movie, CFA’s see required applications to include the event’s name in both Chinese and English.  ,
The show’s date and location of the screen event, as well as a description of the show’s articles, must also be included, according to the state- run Global Times.  ,
Effectively, the China Film Administration’s ( CFA ) decision makes Chinese short films subject to the same standards as domestically produced feature-length films hoping to be shown abroad.
What criteria does a small picture meet, according to the CFA. A little picture is defined as an “original action image that has a running period of 40 minutes or less, including all funds,” according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the US.
The movie bank’s most recent rule comes after a Chinese film about COVID- 19 shutdowns sparked heated debate at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP ).
The film, which was called An Unfinished Film and was directed by Chinese producer Lou Ye, had a particular screen on May 16 at the annual event.
The movie has not been approved for public viewing in China, according to SCMP, and its material has been censored electronically.
According to Global Times, the fresh regulations were in line with the 2017 Chinese Film Industry Promotion Law. According to Chinese regulators, the law promotes the development of the nation’s film industry by promoting” socialist primary values” and regulating the film industry.
Under that policy, videos are not allowed to include any information that “jeopardises China’s unity, king, or territorial integrity … damages China’s integrity, dignity, and interests”, as well as hurt “national sentiments or destroy national solidarity”.  ,
Without a federal permit, those who produce movies may face fines and become subject to a five-year ban from the industry.  ,
SINGAPORE: They’re often used in Hollywood, and are a recurring and perhaps properly- worn essence of the Mission Impossible movie.
Realistic silicone face masks are now in the spotlight in China in response to recent capers committed by criminals while wearing them, causing calls for tighter oversight as a result of concerns that they could become the inmates ‘ routine, particularly given how accessible they are.
Foreign e-commerce platforms like Taobao and Pinduduo have stepped up the search for these masks as analysts warn that the products may help criminals escape verification or even make identification fraud or imitation by bypassing facial reputation systems.
CNA conducted tests to discover that rubber face masks may be quickly delivered from China to other Asian locations, such as Singapore. But experts say there is n’t cause for alarm.
” I think that if ( like a mask is purchased and used to commit a crime, or to attempt to commit a crime, then that is definitely going to be an offence,” said Mr. Chung Ting Fai, the leader of an namesake law firm with a focus on intellectual property and business regulation in both China and Singapore.
But at present there have been no such cases ( in Singapore ), so this has not been an issue, “he told CNA.
Silicone faces have recently been the subject of controversy and public concern in China, as a result of local media reports on many thefts where the perpetrators used them.
In March, four homes in Shanghai were broken into and over 100, 000 yuan ( US$ 13, 760 ) in valuables stolen. When police apprehended the suspect, they learned that it was a gentleman in his 40s who had used a silicone mask to disguise himself as an elder person.
Final month, a burglar broke into five rural communities in southeast Jiangsu state, stealing 30, 000 chinese price of goods. He reportedly used a rubber mask on hand to fend off the police if necessary while posing as an electronic worker.