As Hainan Free Trade Port solidifies its status as a booming consumption hub, DFS Group, which is part of French multinational LVMH Group, is making a strategic push to elevate the island's luxury retail landscape, viewing it as a pivotal gateway to China's premium consumers. "DFS will utilize LVMH»»»

The world’s largest steel producer, China, plans to roll out a licence system from 2026 to regulate exports of the metal, as robust shipments have fuelled a growing protectionist backlash worldwide. Exporters of some 300 steel items will have to apply for licences on the basis of export contracts a»»»

North Korea tourists are restricted to approved itineraries and escorted at all times/ Youtube Drew Binsky, Getty When North Korea reopened its borders in 2025 after five years of pandemic isolation, the world took notice. Few countries inspire as much curiosity or fear. The state keeps an iron gri»»»

A comedy about animal cops investigating a reptilian mystery has become the highest-grossing foreign animated film ever in China, bucking the trend of declining interest in overseas productions that has resulted in Hollywood films struggling in the Chinese box office. Zootopia 2 (called Zootropolis»»»

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 26 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns about India's borders, questioning the government's stance on territorial integrity. He alleged that the BJP government has led to a reduction in India's territory, accusing it of r»»»

CHANGCHUN, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- As this year's snow season begins, ski resorts across northern China are opening their slopes, reigniting people's passion for winter sports and driving a notable shift toward domestically manufactured, technologically advanced gear. The trend is evident among enthusi»»»

Agencies Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewelry shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned. A souring of Beijing-Tokyo relations this month, following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi abou»»»

TOKYO: Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewelry shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned. A souring of Beijing-Tokyo relations this month, following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about »»»

SHANGHAI – Mr Takashi Ito, owner of a restaurant in Shanghai, had been looking forward to China’s lifting of a ban on imports of Japanese seafood – only to have his hopes dashed this week amid an increasingly heated diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo . Tensions between the Asian neighbours f»»»

BEIJING, Nov 9 — The ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) showcases China’s firm commitment to opening-up, shared growth, and building a fairer international trade order amid uncertainties stemming from rising unilateralism and protectionism, experts have said. The eighth edition of the i»»»

Gold prices remained more than 50% higher year-to-date despite the pullback, underpinned by central-bank and haven demand. (Freepik pic) SINGAPORE: Gold dropped below US$4,000 an ounce after China ended a long-standing tax rebate for some retailers, a change that could hurt demand in one of the lar»»»

Family Moments at the Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important celebration in China after the Lunar New Year. It is a moment for family gatherings and a brief holiday. The Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated throughout China on Monday (6/10/2025). The public rejoiced »»»

In the 1960s and 70s, the youth of the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia rebelled by protesting against the Vietnam War, trying psychedelic drugs, embracing free love and discovering the Beatles. Meanwhile, what their contemporaries in China were getting up to was just as transformati»»»

China’s deflation pressures are shifting consumer habits, with luxury buyers like Mandy Li opting for heavily discounted second-hand goods amid wage cuts and property losses. The booming resale market faces intense competition and deep discounts, reflecting wider economic struggles and rising conce»»»