Chinese authorities are seeking to limit Halloween celebrations in Shanghai, fearing that the festivities could serve as a platform for political dissent. For the regime, the October 31 holiday, ( read original story ...)
World Cities Day China Observance kicks off in Shanghai
"Building People-Centered Cities for Better Life" the theme of city event which underscores the vital role of youth in advancing urban climate action and sustainable development. ( read original story ...)
The world’s largest indoor ski resort has opened in China. How will this impact its climate goals?
Winter sports tourism is thriving in China, which just opened the world’s biggest indoor ski resort, offering year-round skiing even during the sweltering summer heat. But can it provide a reliable ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Poised to Resume Stock Trading as Typhoon Passes
Taiwan has suspended trading on its $2.5 trillion stock market as residents brace for a direct hit from Super Typhoon Kong-Rey, one of the biggest storms to strike the island this late in the year. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai is scared of Halloween parties: “Authorities have become paranoid”
"They believe that Halloween costumes could be a pretext for staging a disguised public protest against government control and repression," says one business owner. Chen recounts that on Thursday at ... ( read original story ...)
A New Mobile Speeds Report Shows U.S. Airports Have Work To Do
Yet the results of a recent Ookla report, which analyzed the download speeds, upload speeds and latency for Wi-Fi and mobile data for over 50 of the world’s busiest airports, revealed the United ... ( read original story ...)
China’s central bank conducts 500 billion yuan of outright reverse repos in October
China's central bank said on Thursday it conducted 500 billion yuan ($70.24 billion) of outright reverse repurchase agreements in October. The tenor of the reverse repos was six months. Separately, ... ( read original story ...)