In comedy clubs, Chinese women are having the last laugh
From Beijing comedy clubs to New York stages, China's female comedians are using stand-up to tell new stories about modern China.
· Cecily Huang
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Cecily Huang works as the ABC's China producer. Previously, she worked for The Guardian newspaper for three years, reporting on the changing face of China. She has a Master's degree in journalism from University of Technology in Sydney.
Tokyo area rattled by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami alert issued
TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early on Sunday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said.
Japan to offer loan insurance to Latin America development lender
Japan seeks to help domestic companies expand into Latin America. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Tehran Says US Sanctions Are 'Declaration Of War' On All Nations, Urges Global Revolt
Tehran has on Saturday further addressed the new Trump-Bessent plan of long-term economic 'strangulation' and isolation, which in the US Treasury Secretary's words seeks to "collapse" the Iranian government with the "toughest sanctions in history." This of course means that Washington will have to at the same time p…
· Tyler Durden
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
A South Korean container ship is sailing to Europe via the Arctic, in the nation’s first commercial voyage on the route to test its viability as the war in the Middle East rattles global shipping.
Chinese humanoid robots break human records at Beijing's robot games
Robots are prepared ahead the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
· Achmad Ibrahim
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SKorea to send test ship through Arctic route
BUSAN NEW PORT, South Korea — South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.
· Agence France-Presse
China probes comedian in song lyric gaffe
ONE of China’s best-known comedians is under investigation, and several of his shows have been canceled after he changed the lyrics of a revolutionary song during a performance.
· Associated Press
Japan dad ditches 7-year-old for hours to climb Mt. Fuji
TOKYO — A man left his seven-year-old son behind for hours on Japan’s Mount Fuji while continuing the climb, resulting in a stern warning from authorities, police and local media reported.
· Agence France-Presse
Tesla, carmakers begin vehicle recall in China
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· Reuters
Iran condemns US plans of new sanctions as Trump warns against countries providing Iran a lifeline
Iran on Saturday denounced US plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners, including China.
· REUTERS
Anime and manga pass on Japan's wartime memories to Gen Z
"Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise," written and illustrated by Kazuyoshi Takeda, is about a kind-hearted Japanese soldier in World War II. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
· Staff Writer
Global oil inventories on the decline again amid Hormuz stalemate
Japan's crude inventory has declined 18% since the start of the Iran war. © Kyodo
· Staff Writer
Canada-US Trade War Erupts, Setting New 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods
US-Canada trade negotiations collapsed at the 11th hour, just before the midnight deadline, triggering 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods (under a never-before- used Section 338 provision of the Tariff Act of 1930) and prompting globalist-aligned, China-sympathizing Prime Minister Mark Carney t…
· Tyler Durden
Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she secludes herself at official residence
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enters her prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Keisuke Hosojima/Kyodo News via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talks
The US president’s push to revive negotiations with Kim Jong-un could see Washington scaling back its military presence in the South
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talks
The US president’s push to revive negotiations with Kim Jong-un could see Washington scaling back its military presence in the South
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak
Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb
· Donna Ferguson
Robô chinês bate recorde mundial de Usain Bolt em 100 metros
Um robô humanoide desenvolvido pela fabricante chinesa de smartphones Honor correu 100 metros em 9,32 segundos, informou a emissora estatal da China neste sábado (22/08), superando o recorde mundial humano detido pelo grande velocista jamaicano Usain Bolt.
· Deutsche Welle
Robô chinês bate recorde mundial de Bolt nos 100 metros
Um robô humanoide desenvolvido pela fabricante chinesa de smartphones Honor correu 100 metros em 9,32 segundos, informou a emissora estatal da China neste sábado (22/08), superando o recorde mundial humano detido pelo grande velocista jamaicano Usain Bolt.
· Deutsche Welle
Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt ahead of Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint drill
Multi-role PLA fighters travel 6,000km to take part in their first African deployment, refuelling in mid-air along the way
· Dewey Sim
Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt ahead of Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint drill
Multi-role PLA fighters travel 6,000km to take part in their first African deployment, refuelling in mid-air along the way
· Dewey Sim
Major Asian exporter tests Russian Arctic shortcut to Europe
South Korea has launched its first trial container ship voyage to Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR), as disruption to traditional shipping lanes drives growing interest in Russia’s Arctic trade corridor.
· RT
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns
A South Korean container ship sets sail on Saturday for Europe via the Arctic in the nation's first commercial voyage on the route to test its viability, with the hope of turning the southeastern port of Busan into a global maritime hub.
· REUTERS
‘Unfathomable in United Kingdom’: China Premier League chief on evolving fandom
Having been in the Beijing office for almost two years, Jay Li is observing some interesting behaviour among Chinese supporters
· Mike Chan
Profile | ‘Unfathomable in United Kingdom’: China Premier League chief on evolving fandom
Having been in the Beijing office for almost two years, Jay Li is observing some interesting behaviour among Chinese supporters
· Mike Chan
Chinese man reunites with family after 25 years in total isolation to honour a promise
During his isolation, Li lived off the land by growing corn, raising livestock, and fishing, with the nearest grocery store 3km away
· Fran Lu
Chinese man reunites with family after 25-year total isolation to honour promise
During his isolation, Li lived off the land by growing corn, raising livestock, and fishing, with the nearest grocery store 3km away
· Fran Lu
Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa
African companies should take advantage of the situation to reduce costs and gain access to proven technology, according to experts
· Jevans Nyabiage
Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa
African companies should take advantage of the situation to reduce costs and gain access to proven technology, according to experts
· Jevans Nyabiage
Mainland Chinese research ship spotted near Taiwan’s largest naval base
The Tong Ji, operated by a Shanghai university, has a range of advanced equipment and can collect data that may have military uses
· Liu Zhen
Mainland Chinese research ship spotted near Taiwan’s largest naval base
The Tong Ji, operated by a Shanghai university, has a range of advanced equipment and can collect data that may have military uses
· Liu Zhen
Refurbished Ueno Station paints itself as Tokyo art hub
Painter Genichiro Inokuma's mural "Freedom" greets visitors to the Grand Concourse at Ueno Station in Tokyo. (East Japan Railway)
· Staff Writer
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The boy was found alone on Japan's highest mountain
· Bbcnews
Three men arrested on suspicion of importing drones from China for use in drug, weapons smuggling
Three men were arrested on suspicion of importing drones from China for use in weapons and drug smuggling on Wednesday after an extensive investigation uncovered the operation.
· GOLDIE KATZ
China investiga a comediante por modificar la letra de canción revolucionaria en escena
Un teatro Deyunshe, parte del grupo cómico fundado por Guo Degang, en Beijing, el 22 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Achmad Ibrahim)
· Fu Ting
Blacklisted Chinese firm CGN runs power stations in South Korea
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· Tara O
Pay, perks, equity: China’s AI, chip firms lead way in offering rewards to lock in talent
Companies are rolling out an unprecedented wave of stock grants amid fierce domestic headhunting and an intensifying US-China tech race
· Ann Cao
Pay, perks, equity: China’s AI, chip firms lead way in offering rewards to lock in talent
Companies are rolling out an unprecedented wave of stock grants amid fierce domestic headhunting and an intensifying US-China tech race
· Ann Cao
Four-legged lifesavers: Inside Korea’s growing canine blood donation network
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Head to Hannam for Korea's hottest homegrown labels
Many know Hannam-dong as one of Seoul's wealthiest neighborhoods, a hilly pocket of Yongsan-gu lined with embassies and diplomatic residences.
· Hong Yoo
Why South Korea wants to rebuild a DMZ railway despite Kim’s cold shoulder
With Washington and Pyongyang talking over its head, Seoul is rebooting a border railway to keep its lonely diplomacy on track
· Agence France-Presse
Why South Korea wants to rebuild a DMZ railway despite Kim’s cold shoulder
With Washington and Pyongyang talking over its head, Seoul is rebooting a border railway to keep its lonely diplomacy on track
· Agence France-Presse
Weekend showers offer little relief as late-summer heat persists
Showers swept through Seoul and other parts of central Korea on Saturday, with more scattered rain possible through the evening as hot and humid conditions persist across the country.
· Choi Ji-won
Components crunch: China’s carmakers face rising costs to keep intelligence edge
Smart vehicle makers scramble for key parts PCBs and MLCCs as AI demand soaks up supply, leaving margins under siege
· Daniel Ren
Components crunch: China’s carmakers face rising costs to keep intelligence edge
Smart vehicle makers scramble for key parts PCBs and MLCCs as AI demand soaks up supply, leaving margins under siege
· Daniel Ren