China News & Breaking Stories

China's upcoming 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival gala in Yibin will showcase a fusion of ancient literature and modern fashion against cultural landscapes, promoting green development and ecological preservation. The gala aims to evoke a sense of yearning for the motherland and features performances focusing on poetry, wine, the moon, water, and bamboo. Yibin, located on the Yangtze River, has made significant progress in environmental management and biodiversity conservation, including a 10-year fishing ban that has led to a surge in rare-fish populations. The gala will highlight Yibin's rich cultural heritage and appeal.

Outgoing Gen. Mark Milley delivers a farewell speech, stating that the military serves the Constitution, not a "wannabe dictator."

Noelia Voigt of Utah crowned Miss USA 2023, making history as the first Venezuelan-American winner of the competition.

China's meteorological authorities issue a blue alert for severe convective weather in several provinces, warning of thunderstorms, gales, and hail.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum criticized the recent Republican presidential primary debate for excessive crosstalk and lack of control.

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for changing his mind about TikTok, calling it dangerous.

American soldier Travis King, who ran across the border into North Korea in July, has been transferred to U.S. custody and is on his way back to the United States.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Vivek Ramaswamy, a potential GOP candidate for the 2024 presidential election, discusses his plans to reorganize the federal workforce.

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, is facing three felony federal gun charges, including lying on a federal form. This raises questions about the hypocrisy of the Biden administration's stance on gun control.

Learn how to make bagels at a class in New York City, or cook like José Andrés with a new cookbook.

BREAKING: Mitt Romney has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, but there is no resignation.

Arm's oversubscribed IPO could have been priced at $52 per share, above the indicated range of $47 to $51.

Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah, announces he will not run for re-election after 25 years of public service.

Wall Street indexes gain as data suggests the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged in September.

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Germany upsets the US basketball team, defeating them 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals, leaving the US without a gold medal.

Ticket prices for country music star Zach Bryan's two-date appearance in Greenville soared to over $1,500 each during the presale event.

The US basketball team's loss to Lithuania in the World Cup has made them realize the pain of defeat.

Graduate student charged with fatally shooting a professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, leaving authorities investigating the motive.

UNC graduate student identified as active shooter, later taken into custody. Campus lockdown expected to lift soon. #ChapelHill #UNCShooting

The FIBA World Cup 2023 group stage continues with eight games on August 26th. Here are the top five games to watch.

"Tim Scott debunks climate change hoax, highlights America's carbon emission reduction and criticizes China and Africa's increasing emissions."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and expresses his intention to visit the team in person.

Nvidia's Q2 earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue at a record $13.51bn, 101% YoY growth, and a 429% YoY increase in earnings per share.

ISRO Chairman briefs Science Minister on Chandrayaan-3's readiness for moon landing on August 23, 2023. India aims to make history.

Brics leaders met to discuss the future of the bloc, with tensions rising due to Russia's war in Ukraine and China's rivalry with the US. China and Russia are seeking to strengthen Brics to counter Western dominance. The summit also aims to boost the use of local currencies in trade to lessen dependency on the US dollar.

"Did the recent earthquake in southern California have anything to do with the tropical storm? Scientific studies suggest a possible link."

Russia's robotic spacecraft, Luna-25, crashed while attempting to land near the moon's south pole, losing the race to India.

Leaders of Japan, South Korea, and the United States strengthen cooperation and security in the Indo-Pacific region through defense agreements.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a young presidential candidate, is gaining popularity but faces criticism for his ties to Big Pharma and China.

Evergrande's bankruptcy raises concerns of contagion in the Chinese economy, impacting the Australian dollar and global markets.

Spain and Sweden face off in World Cup semi-finals, with referee Edina Alves Batista making history as the first female referee in the tournament.

Global shares and the dollar rise after US consumer price inflation moderates, boosting hopes of the Fed's rate-hiking cycle nearing its end.

"South African government dismisses rumors of Indian PM Modi's absence at BRICS summit, emphasizes importance of global cooperation and economic growth."

The U.S. basketball team dominated Puerto Rico in an exhibition game, winning 67-31 in the second half.

England's World Cup last-16 win against Nigeria is analyzed, focusing on Lauren James' red card and Sarina Wiegman's tactical decisions.

England looks towards more ambitious goals as they meet Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

US stocks slumped as Fitch Ratings downgraded the credit rating of the US government, causing European equities to tumble as well.

Wellington Zoo shows solidarity with a Chinese zoo after videos of sun bears standing on hind legs go viral.

A video of a bear standing upright at a Chinese zoo has gone viral, with some suggesting it is a person in a costume. The zoo denies the claims.

"Tick bites causing rise in rare meat allergy affecting up to 450,000 Americans, CDC reports reveal."

Katie Ledecky's relentless pursuit of improvement has made her one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in history, winning 6 golds in the same event at the world championships. She now holds 16 individual world titles and 7 Olympic gold medals. Despite her success, Ledecky remains tough on herself and is always looking for ways to be better.

Kim Jong Un showcases advanced weaponry to Russian defense minister.

"England off to a flying start in the Women's World Cup."

Whistleblower claims US government has alien spacecraft; lawmakers demand transparency.

Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female swimmer at World Aquatics Championships.

Elon Musk unveils new "X" logo to replace Twitter's blue bird as part of a major rebranding effort. The move has alienated users and advertisers, leaving Twitter vulnerable to competition. Musk aims to create an "everything app" similar to China's WeChat. Critics argue the rebranding is a risky move that may confuse users and erase brand recognition. However, some analysts believe it could drive engagement and appeal to new audiences.

Lionel Messi's debut with Inter Miami generates excitement and growth for soccer in the United States.