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mainland china

Urgent Call for Safe Passage Through Hormuz Strait

June 25, 2026

A Chinese diplomat urged that ships should soon be able to travel freely through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway crucial for worldwide trade. The statement was made by Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a phone call with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

art

A New Space for Chinese Queer Art in San Francisco

June 25, 2026

The first museum that showcases queer art from China and its diaspora just opened in San Francisco’s Chinatown, a neighborhood known for its historic Chinese community. The building sits next to the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and offers a single room filled with photographs, zines,

business

A new Asian marketplace arrives in Boston’s shopping hub

June 25, 2026

Downtown Crossing just got a fresh splash of color with a massive new store moving into a space that’s been empty for a while. The spot used to house a large clothing chain but now belongs to Teso Life, a trendy Asian lifestyle retailer making its first stop in New England. This isn’t just another s

politics

Judges Take Legal Action Against U. S. Sanctions

June 25, 2026

Three judges from the International Criminal Court have taken the unusual step of suing the U. S. government over sanctions that block their financial activities. The judges argue these measures are illegal and meant to pressure them into changing their rulings. The sanctions, imposed last year, pre

health

Gout Patients in Southwest China Struggle to Stick With Medication

June 24, 2026

In a recent survey across several cities in Southwest China, researchers examined how well people living with gout follow their prescribed urate‑lowering drugs. The study found that only about half of the patients regularly take their medication, a rate that falls short of what doctors recommend for

environment

Balancing Growth and Green: China’s City Building and Carbon Goals

June 24, 2026

China’s cities are growing fast, but the way they expand can trap the country in high‑carbon habits. To keep cities modern and the planet healthy, experts look at how “new urbanization” (NU) meshes with a zero‑carbon plan. They measured this mix by combining several statistical tools, includin

politics

European Voices Alarm Over China’s Moves Near Taiwan

June 24, 2026

Britain, France and Germany have all stepped up their warnings after China sent coast guard vessels to patrol the waters east of Taiwan. The ships were launched for what Beijing called a “special maritime traffic law‑enforcement operation, ” a move that Taipei found very provocative. China’s c

entertainment

A Game Where Monsters Become Friends and Villages Come Alive

June 24, 2026

Monster Fantasy is the first game from a small studio in Chengdu, China. The team, made up of about twenty people with decades of industry experience, plans to launch it on PC and already has a Steam page ready. They will start a Kickstarter campaign on July 15 to raise funds. The game mixes monste

business

Rio Tinto’s Lithium Push: A New Chapter in Mining

June 24, 2026

Rio Tinto is turning its focus to lithium, the fastest growing part of its business. The company has been working hard to bring new lithium projects online after prices fell sharply because of too many supplies from China. The drop in prices caused many workers to lose their jobs, but the market is

politics

China Says It Can Target People Abroad Under New Unity Law

June 24, 2026

China announced that its newest law on ethnic unity lets it act against people outside the country who break the rules. The bill, passed in March, aims to build a common identity among 55 minority groups, including Tibetans and Uyghurs. Some of these groups have protested against Chinese rule, somet