Yuan Yue Ends Losing Streak with Birthday Win at China Open
Wildcard Yuan Yue celebrated her 27th birthday with a straight-sets win over Yulia Putintseva at the China Open, ending a four-match losing streak.
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China Creates 59M Urban Jobs by August, Exceeds Target
China has created over 59 million urban jobs by August, outpacing its 55 million target. Strategic subsidies and talent reforms bolster economic stability and innovation.
Hong Kong Challenger 605 Jet Probes Heart of Super Typhoon Ragasa
The Hong Kong SAR’s Challenger 605 jet flew into Super Typhoon Ragasa’s eye to gather real-time data for sharper forecasts, boosting disaster prevention across Asia’s coasts.
Discover the Vast Beauty of Bosten Lake’s Dahekou
Explore Dahekou at Bosten Lake—the Chinese mainland’s largest inland freshwater lake with outflows—and immerse yourself in reeds, waterfowl, and boundless skies.
Thailand Swears In Third Government in Two Years
Thailand has sworn in its third government in two years, underscoring rapid turnover that could affect markets, policy and travel.
Ikhsan Tahir’s Leap from Xinjiang to the Global Stage
On the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, actor Ikhsan Tahir shares his journey from child star to international theater, championing Uygur stories.
Why Xinjiang’s Hidden Landscapes Should Be on Your Travel Radar
Join a journey through Xinjiang’s sweeping landscapes — wind turbines and dusty steppes to snowcapped mountains. Discover why this remote Chinese mainland region is a must-see.
Hegseth Calls Rare Gathering of U.S. Military Leaders at Quantico
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of senior military leaders to a rare meeting at Quantico, sparking uncertainty about its purpose.
Kenya Film Chief Eyes Oscars with Quality-Driven Vision
Kenya Film Commission head Evans Ongor Mac’Osewe tells Silk Road Intl Film Festival that quality storytelling and diverse locations can propel Kenyan movies to the Oscars.
15 Minutes to Shenzhen: How the Hong Kong–Shenzhen High-Speed Rail Drives Sports Collaboration
On the 7th anniversary of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong high-speed rail, journeys between Hong Kong West Kowloon and Shenzhen Futian showcase how cross-city connectivity is reshaping collaboration.