Asia News Wrap: South Korea Drafts Second Budget to Spur Growth
Seoul has drafted its second budget of the year, targeting green energy, digital projects and SME support to keep growth on track amid global headwinds.
MusĂ©e d’Orsay’s Shanghai Exhibition: Art as Global Dialogue
Explore how MusĂ©e d’Orsay’s largest exhibition in China brings iconic masterpieces to Shanghai, highlighting art’s power to foster global dialogue and cultural exchange.
Ice and Bronze: The Ancient Bingjian Wine Cooler
Discover how ancient Chinese nobles beat summer heat over 2,000 years ago with the ingenious bronze bingjian wine cooler, a cutting-edge cooling system of its time.
Shaolin’s Spear-Throat Stunt Showcases Controlled Strength
At Shaolin Temple’s entrance, a monk bends a silver spear against his throat, showing how focus and discipline transform vulnerability into strength.
From Silk to Street: How Kadirya Kiyim is Revamping Uygur Atlas for Everyday Fashion
Kadirya Kiyim transforms traditional Uygur Atlas silk into modern, sustainable fashionfrom horse-face skirts to everyday piecessharing cultural heritage with a global, digitally savvy audience.
Chinese Researchers Pioneer 3D Hydrogel to Repair Brain Injuries
Chinese researchers develop a 3D cocktail hydrogel that mimics the brain’s extracellular matrix, boosting neural progenitor cell survival, differentiation and tissue repair.
China-Uganda Partnership Boosts Agricultural Modernization in Africa
Uganda teams up with China to modernize agriculture, using transition technologies and digital tools to boost productivity, youth employment and food security.
Xi Jinping Meets NZ PM Luxon in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon in Beijing, signaling renewed ties and global collaboration.
IDF Strikes Dozens of Military Sites in Tehran Overnight
In a major escalation, the IDF launched over 60 fighter jets to strike dozens of military and nuclear research sites in central Tehran, using around 120 precision munitions.
Iran, EU, Britain, France & Germany to Hold Nuclear Talks in Geneva
Iran and EU foreign ministers, joined by Britain, France & Germany, will meet in Geneva for high-stakes nuclear talks amid regional tension.