Geneva Dialogue Fosters Global Solidarity on AI Governance
Diplomats gathered in Geneva on Nov 25 for the Geneva Dialogue, aiming to forge global solidarity and shared standards on AI governance.
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UK Labour unveils tax-raising budget amid downgraded growth outlook
Britain’s Labour government has unveiled a tax-raising budget to close a £20bn fiscal gap and fund public services, raising £30bn by 2030–31 amid downgraded growth forecasts and new levies.
More Than Coffee: How Fuqi Little Shop is Reviving Hubei Village
Peng Bailing returned to Hubei Village in 2020 and transformed a derelict house into Fuqi Little Shop, a community cafe bridging urban innovation and rural tradition.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Mobilizes All Resources After Fatal Tai Po Fire
Chief Executive John Lee chaired an emergency meeting on 26 November after a deadly fire in Tai Po that killed 13 people, including a firefighter, and injured many.
Xi Urges All-Out Rescue After Deadly Tai Po Fire in HKSAR
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended condolences and urged full-scale rescue after a deadly fire in Tai Po, HKSAR, where at least 14 people died, including a firefighter.
How a $1 Lemon Drink Brewed a Billion-Dollar Business
Inside the story of a Central China-born $1 lemon drink that scaled into a billion-dollar beverage powerhouse through agile sourcing and digital insights.
Lebanon and Cyprus Seal Historic Maritime Boundary Deal
Lebanon and Cyprus ended a nearly 20-year deadlock on Wednesday by signing a historic maritime boundary deal, unlocking new energy and cooperation prospects.
Chinese Mainland Objects to U.S.-Taiwan Region Military Ties
Chinese mainland opposes US official contacts and military ties with the Taiwan region, rejecting the $40B defense plan and warning DPP authorities cannot secure independence.
Beijing Leads Global Effort in Crop Germplasm Preservation
Beijing has emerged as the global leader in crop germplasm preservation, launching major gene bank upgrades and collaboration efforts to secure agricultural diversity for future food security.
Nigeria President Celebrates Safe Return of 24 Abducted Schoolgirls
President Tinubu confirms safe release of 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi state and calls for urgent security measures to protect vulnerable communities.