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What Is Chai Tea?
Aromatic and flavor-rich chai can be such a delicious daily pick-me-up. It's so convenient to order one from your local coffee or tea shop, or make one from a store-bought blend at home. But have you ever wondered what all those ingredients are that make it so sippable? Here's what you need to know about your cozy cup of chai.
As Covid Spreads Fast, Beijing Isn’t in Lockdown. But It Feels Like It.
Almost no one is venturing out even after an easing of pandemic measures. Cold and flu medicines are scarce, but food supplies appear adequate.
‘Good figure and facial features’: sexist Chinese job ad sparks online anger
A Chinese company is under fire after a clerical job ad for an attractive young woman to serve tea and wait on important men caused a viral backlash.
China Postpones Key Economic Policy Meeting Due to Covid Spike
China is delaying a closely watched economic policy meeting that was due to start this week, after Covid infections surged in Beijing, according to people familiar with the matter.
Berkshire Hathaway sells $34.4 mln worth of shares in China's BYD
Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company owned by Warren Buffett, has sold 1.33 million Hong Kong-listed shares of electric vehicle maker BYD for HK$267.69 million ($34.43 million), a stock exchange filing showed.
Hong Kong ditches Covid tracing app and ban on travellers visiting bars
Chinese territory has gradually eased restrictions that have hammered the financial hub’s economy
Five Chinese nationals were wounded in Kabul hotel attack - Chinese foreign ministry
Five Chinese nationals were wounded in an attack on a hotel in central Kabul on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
China urges citizens to leave Afghanistan after Kabul attack
ISLAMABAD (AP) — China on Tuesday advised its citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country “as soon as possible," following a coordinated attack by Islamic State militants the previous day on a Chinese-owned hotel in the heart of Kabul.
Kabul Hotel Attack: ISIS Targets Chinese Diplomats, Executives in Afghanistan
An Islamic State offshoot took credit for an attack at a Kabul hotel popular with Chinese diplomats and businessmen, the first attack targeting citizens from one of the few countries with good ties with the Taliban since the militant group seized power last year.
Hong Kong Court Halts Jimmy Lai’s Trial Until September 2023
A Hong Kong court cited scheduling conflicts and an uncertain wait for a ruling from Beijing on whether he can be represented by a foreign lawyer.
Hong Kong Scraps Covid-19 Entry Restrictions in Latest Reopening Move
Hong Kong is ending some of its last pandemic restrictions on people arriving in the city, in a further rolling back of virus controls as China rapidly unwinds its zero-Covid policy.
China urges Seoul to oppose US controls on chip exports
Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi calls on South Korean counterpart to embrace ‘true multilateralism’ as Beijing challenges Washington’s restrictions on semiconductor sales and hi-tech supply chains.
China Sends Most Bombers Into Taiwan Strait in at Least Two Years
China’s military sent its biggest daily sortie of bombers into the Taiwan Strait in at least two years, in apparent show of displeasure over a visit by a key member of Japan’s ruling party.
China hits back at US chip sanctions with WTO dispute
Beijing says move necessary to defend ‘legitimate rights’ in response to Washington’s semiconductor controls
Hong Kong leader to press China anthem request with Google
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday he will push Google to display China’s national anthem as the top result in searches for the city’s anthem instead of a protest song. The comments by John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, followed several big sporting events — including a rugby tournament in South Korea and powerlifting event in Dubai — where the pro-democracy protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” was played as the city's anthem instead of the Chinese national anthem, “March of the Volunteers.”
National security trial for Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon postponed to September
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday postponed a landmark national security trial against media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai to late September, awaiting a decision from Beijing on whether a foreign lawyer could defend him.
Hong Kong publisher’s security trial further delayed
HONG KONG (AP) — The national security trial of a Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher was further postponed Tuesday to next September as the city awaits Beijing's ruling that could effectively block him from hiring a British defense lawyer.
As China relaxes zero-COVID, tech firms assume a larger role in fighting the virus
Partly thanks to China's persistence on zero-COVID, some of the infrastructure for infection prevention is already in place.
Hong Kong under pressure to use standard Chinese language
Over half of Hong Kongers now can speak Mandarin as economic dependence grows
National Security Law: Hong Kong High Court Delays Jimmy Lai Trial Again
A Hong Kong court postponed media mogul Jimmy Lai’s foreign collusion trial again as it awaits China’s decision on whether foreign lawyers are allowed to represent defendants in local national security cases.
In Beijing, all lights on for the OBOR summit – China society and culture news from May 12, 2017
A summary of today’s top news in Chinese society and culture. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “China’s Belt and Road: Coming soon to a theater near you.”
New Bollywood box office record in China
A summary of today’s top news in Chinese society and culture. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “No respite from cringeworthy propaganda — OBOR is coming to town.”
Allegations of graft at bike-sharing darling Ofo – China society and culture news from May 10, 2017
A summary of today’s top news in Chinese society and culture. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Strong in furniture, very weak in outdoor gear.”
Tsinghua loses star molecular biologist to Princeton – China society and culture news from May 9, 2017
A summary of today’s top news in Chinese society and culture. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “A bedtime story about massive infrastructure projects.”
Parents tested for kids’ school application in Shanghai – China society and culture news from May 8, 2017
A summary of today’s top news in Chinese society and culture. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “The Kushner visa program — apply in Beijing or Shanghai.”
