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China: Female serial killer executed for murdering seven people
China executed a female serial killer, who was accused of murdering seven people, on Monday (December 18, 2023). The woman was identified as Lao Rongzhi. Lao’s death sentence was approved by the SPC before the Intermediate People’s Court of Nanchang in east China’s Jiangxi Province carried out the execution, reported Xinhua. According to the SPC’s […]
Mandai Wildlife Reserve: Guests turn up to bid farewell to Singapore’s first giant panda cub Le Le before its return to China
The school holiday brings a more joyful buzz to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve during the year’s end. But things are a little different at River Wonders. About 1,000 guests turned up at the park on Wednesday (December 13, 2023) to bid farewell to giant panda cub Le Le on his last day in his exhibit […]
Doctors remove 60 live worms from woman’s eyes in China
Doctors in China’s Kunming were left shocked by an unusual case presented by a woman. As many as 60 live worms were removed from her eyes, as per reports. The said woman approached a hospital after her eyes turned itchy, only to learn that she had contracted a worm infection. Medical experts at the facility […]
Singapore and China agree on mutual 30-day visa exemption
Following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, Singapore and China have mutually agreed upon a 30-day visa exemption for its citizens. The said meeting was a part of Wong’s official visit to China to co-chair the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), […]
China “never bets against” the US, says official on “biggest threat” comment
China has said that it never bets against the United States of America, and has no intention to “challenge or unseat” it. The Asian nation reacted after a senior US official described China as the “biggest threat” and “not our friend”, just weeks after the summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi […]
China witnessing a spike in respiratory illness among children
Several regions in China witnessing a spike in children suffering from respiratory illnesses
China says Dalai Lama’s successor needs Beijing’s approval; tries to counter Buddhist spiritual leader’s vast influence
China said that the successor of the present Dalai Lama “must be looked for within the country” and should have the approval of the central government in Beijing. This was stated in a white paper unveiled by the government.
Joe Biden is “looking forward” to meeting Xi Jinping in San Francisco, says White House
US President Joe Biden is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco later this month, on the sidelines of the APEC Leadership Summit, giving America an opportunity to “move forward with China”.
Li Keqiang: Former Chinese Premier dies of heart attack
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68