A sudden windstorm in Beijing, China, turned routine cleaning operations into a terrifying ordeal for high-altitude maintenance workers. The viral video captures the workers grappling with the wind’s strength, swinging dangerously on their ropes high above the ground. The incident highlights the relentless power of the wind and the dangers faced by those who work in such conditions.
In a heightened display of military presence, China’s military has deployed a significant number of aircraft and vessels around Taiwan, according to the Taiwanese defense ministry. The presence of 38 Chinese military aircraft, 7 navy vessels, and 4 China Coast Guard vessels has raised concerns about China’s intentions towards Taiwan.
The Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference kicked off on Friday, bringing together international travel companies and local stakeholders to explore new opportunities and partnerships. The event aims to enhance resource integration, promote collaboration, and share insights to develop top-tier tourism offerings.
Beijing has relaxed its requirements for businesses sending data outside mainland China, but Hong Kong’s role in the new regime remains limited. Hong Kong, which envisions itself as a regional data and innovation hub, does not play a major role in China’s cross-border data flow even under the newly relaxed rules. Firms looking to export data from the mainland to Hong Kong will need to go through the same compliance steps required for sending data elsewhere in the world, and the new provisions “don’t change that”.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has vowed to fight a recently signed US law that effectively bans the social media company. Chew said that the law is unconstitutional, and that the company will challenge it in court. The ban is the latest in a series of escalating tech conflicts between Washington and Beijing.
A dazzling fireball streaked across the night sky in China, captivating onlookers and leaving a trail of speculation. Captured on video by residents of Beijing and Gansu, the celestial object shattered into smaller pieces as it descended, illuminating the night like a brief day. While some believe it was a meteor from space, others speculate it could be debris from the International Space Station. The sighting sparks questions about the nature of the object and the increasing concerns over space debris.
Two-time world champion Sarah Stevenson has retired from the sport, bringing an end to a glittering career that also saw her become Britain’s first Olympic medalist in taekwondo. Stevenson made the announcement in 2013, after a 12-year career that included four European Championship gold medals and an Olympic bronze in Beijing.
China expressed complete respect for the Maldivian people’s choice in the recent parliamentary elections, which saw the pro-China People’s National Congress (PNC) securing a super-majority. China emphasized its commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the Maldives, particularly in areas such as tourism, investment, and infrastructure development.
