Tai Po fire probe: Independent committee chair stresses impartiality Judge David Lok Kai-hong, chair of Hong Kong's Electoral Affairs Commission, has been appointed to lead an independent committee probing the Tai Po blaze. The investigation report is expected within nine

Investigation into Tai Po fire to be completed within 9 months: HKSAR chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, announced on Friday that an independent committee will have nine months to investigate the Wang Fuk

Japanese protesters rally against PM and military buildup A group of #Japanese citizens took to the streets in #Tokyo on Thursday, calling on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her remarks about China's #Taiwan region and voicing strong opposition to her proposed

Jeffrey Sachs: To be a friend of the US is fatal Columbia University Professor #JeffreySachs warns that #China's #Taiwan region is being put at risk by the #UnitedStates. He notes that the US has a long #history of drawing its "friends" into #proxy conflicts that ultimately

China launches new internet satellite group China launched a Long March-12 carrier #rocket on Friday in the southern island province of #Hainan, sending a group of internet #satellites into #space. The rocket lifted off at 7:00 a.m. from the Hainan commercial #spacecraft launch

Thousands of civilians bear human toll of Thai-Cambodian border clashes As fighting on the Thai-Cambodian #border continues, tens of thousands of civilians are bearing the human toll. Families, including children and the elderly, have been #displaced along both sides of the

Lion Rock Spirit lives on: Hong Kong’s strength after Tai Po fire In the wake of the Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s “Lion Rock Spirit” has proven more than a slogan. It has become a lifeline. From social workers visiting every affected home to residents offering food, water and

Why was the Imperial Japanese Military rank system a chain of crimes? From generals to lieutenants, the Imperial Japanese Military rank system is stained with the blood of people in China and beyond. 80 years ago, during Japan’s full-scale invasion of China, officers holding

The Diaries of John Rabe: Unmasking the Atrocities Excerpts from Rabe's diary (December 28): "The reports we are hearing from all sides today are so hair-raising that I can hardly bring myself to put them to paper. Before registration began at some of the schools where refugees

Japanese PM Takaichi faces complaint over illegally accepting corporate donations Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a criminal complaint for allegedly accepting an illegal 10 million yen ($64,400) corporate donation, exceeding the 7.5 million yen legal limit. The case

The Fire Services Department (FSD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Thursday posthumously conferred the honorary title of Senior Fireman on the late Ho Wai-ho, paying tribute to the 37-year-old firefighter who lost his life battling a blaze in Tai Po

China unveils 2026 strategy: cutting debt, creating jobs, lifting births #China’s Central Economic Work Conference has set the agenda for 2026. From tackling local debt and reshaping the property market, to expanding jobs and encouraging births—#Beijing is signaling a year of

Shenzhen warehouse provides timely support for Hong Kong after Tai Po fire Within hours of the Tai Po fire, a #Shenzhen warehouse provided timely support for #HongKong SAR’s relief efforts. Sinotrans Logistics, part of China Merchants, activated its emergency ‘Relief Supplies

Carving up the slopes: #Ski resorts across Shanxi kick off the season As #winter takes hold, ski resorts across #Shanxi Province have shifted into full "season-opening mode." At a ski area in #Datong City, skiers carve confidently down the slopes, sending up sprays of powder

Remembering #China's “Comfort Women” tragedy Nearly a century has passed since Imperial #Japan forced women into sexual slavery. Historical records confirm more than 2,100 "comfort stations" across China were part of Japan's wartime system in the 1930s and 1940s. And  more than

Displaced families and a sealed-off war zone Fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border is again forcing families to flea for what might be the 200th time. Their towns are empty, shops closed and homes abandoned. Join CGTN’s Martin Lowe for a glimpse into life at the dividing

Holiday fair raises support for families after Tai Po tragedy In Hong Kong, the holiday season has arrived with a renewed sense of purpose. A vibrant four-day street fair is turning creative, eco-friendly stalls into support for families rebuilding after the Tai Po fire, and

Hong Kong rebuilds: Taxi fleets offer free rides to fire victims Hong Kong's taxi industry has rallied around the survivors of the Wang Fuk Court fire, providing free rides to those displaced by the tragedy. CGTN's Chen Yuan spoke with a taxi operator to hear how they've been

Has #Japan faced the consequences of World War II? #ShaunRein, founder of the China Market Research Group, notes that many foreigners remain unaware of the scale of atrocities committed by Imperial Japan across Asia during World War II, including mass killings, the #enslavement

🎉 Hezhen Yimakan storytelling added to UNESCO cultural heritage list 🇨🇳🌏 At #UNESCO's 20th session in New Delhi, China's #Hezhen Yimakan storytelling was officially added to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 💡 Highlights: - The safeguarding program