Students from China and the United States embarked on “A Shared Voyage: China-U.S. Youth Friendship Program” in Hong Kong on March 30, 2026. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)A student from the Chinese University of Hong Kong was among 20 young students who received a reply letter from President Xi Jinping, who praised them for their fruitful involvement in a China-US youth exchange program, and called on them to foster deep friendship and mutual understanding between the two countries.Liu Runjie, a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in electronic engineering, joined Chinese and American students who wrote to Xi after their participation in a two-week…
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Article Summary The China-market BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase is undergoing final validation across high-altitude roads, cities, highways, heavy rain, and rapid temperature changes.The stretched Neue Klasse SUV rides on a 3,005-mm wheelbase, 108 mm longer than the global iX3, with added focus on rear-seat comfort.The prototype still shows older retractable door handles, but the production China-spec iX3 is expected to use traditional BMW-style handles like the i4 and i5.BMW is putting the upcoming iX3 Long Wheelbase through an extensive final testing program in China, ahead of the model’s local launch. The electric SUV will be the first Neue Klasse model…
Connectivity and infrastructure provider Avelacom has launched a new direct low-latency route, running between Bangkok and Tokyo. The new connection delivers less than 65ms round-trip delay (RTD) and is optimised through enhancements to the firm’s terrestrial fiber segment. Specifically, the route is aimed at supporting proprietary trading firms, institutional trading desks and regional banks operating across global equity and derivatives markets. Aleksey Larichev, chief executive of Avelacom, said: “For us, network expansion is not limited to deploying additional points of presence (PoP). The underlying route architecture itself remains equally important. “We continuously optimise long-distance terrestrial and submarine network segments to achieve the most direct paths and lowest possible latency between markets. Bangkok to Tokyo is another example of how physical network optimisation can establish new performance benchmarks for…
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said he would consider calling snap polls if tensions within his ruling alliance worsen.The next general election is not due until February 2028, but Anwar may seek the consent of the country’s king to dissolve parliament earlier. Media reports suggest an election could be held as soon as July.An early election would also serve as a test of whether Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government can sustain public backing after years of coalition negotiation and compromise.The outcome could set the tone for Malaysia’s approach to economic reform, accountability for corruption, ethnic politics, and its balance between…
As global competition intensifies around critical minerals, industrial supply chains, and energy security, Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most strategically important mining regions — and Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) 2026 is set to place these conversations firmly at the centre of the international agenda. Taking place on 7–8 July 2026 at the Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel, Paris, France, MOTA 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for the mining industry. Copper prices remain supported by long-term electrification demand, uranium markets continue to strengthen amid renewed investment in nuclear energy, and governments around the world are…
by Alimat Aliyeva Indonesia has officially inaugurated two major industrial facilities in Batam, located in the Riau Islands province, as part of the country’s first large-scale wind-to-electricity energy conversion project, local authorities announced, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media. The newly opened infrastructure includes the Cakrawala Building, which features a modern climate-controlled block assembly facility, and the Nusantara Building, designed for advanced blasting and painting operations. Both sites will play a key role in supporting the ambitious Tennet 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Thursday, Indonesia’s Minister of National Development Planning, Rachmat Pambudy, stated…
The Bugatti Chiron Mansory Centuria has been spotted – where else, but in Dubai. This $5 million hypercar is a one-of-one that was showcased in 2019. Since then, it has undergone a slight modification. The Mansory Centuria has a bespoke body kit in forged carbon fibre and Centuria Blue, with baby blue accents. It has a unique front bumper, bonnet, fenders and side skirts. The kit includes an oval exhaust, a large rear diffuser and a custom wing. Mansory has also added a roof scoop and forged turbine wheels with carbon fibre aero elements. The interior is trimmed in matching…
I haven’t been to a beach in over a year. On doctor’s orders, after a minor encounter with a skin carcinoma – successfully treated, thankfully – I have been keeping out of the sun. But this Eid Al Adha I decided that a visit to the seaside was essential. Dubai is a beach city par excellence, after all, and where better to feel the pulse of a city at war than on its beaches? My first instinct was Le Royal Méridien resort near Marina, or “Fish and Chips Beach”, as my daughter Amira and I always called it, for the…
India’s recent burst of diplomacy has come with a clear message: trade, supply chains and strategic influence are no longer separate conversations. Over the past several weeks, New Delhi has hosted a steady stream of high-level meetings including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s talks with prime minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, followed by the long-planned gathering of foreign ministers from the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad as it is referred) on Tuesday. Rubio’s first visit to India as secretary of state was framed on both sides as a reaffirmation of ties, even as economic friction and…
A Hong Kong court yesterday dismissed an appeal by the former head of the city’s largest press union against a conviction for obstructing police officers, issuing a five-day jail sentence.Former Hong Kong Journalists Association chairman Ronson Chan (陳朗昇) had been arrested by police, who said he refused to show his ID and was “uncooperative” when stopped by two plainclothes officers in 2022 on his way to report.Hong Kong police have broad stop-and-search powers, and residents have limited legal recourse to object to an ID check. Photo: AFP Chan “was reckless and obstructed other members of the public… affecting public order,”…