More than 100 Nepalese citizens and one British national have been rescued during the most recent search operations following devastating flash floods, according to the Nepalese army on Tuesday. The confirmed death toll exceeded 1,000 on Tuesday, as rescuers used heavy machinery, helicopters and excavators to try and reach thousands of people still missing one week after the Himalayan disaster left a trail of destruction in the region.
More than 100 Nepalese citizens and one British national have been rescued during the most recent search operations following devastating flash floods, according to the Nepalese army on Tuesday. The confirmed death toll exceeded 1,000 on Tuesday, as rescuers used heavy machinery, helicopters and excavators to try and reach thousands of people still missing one week after the Himalayan disaster left a trail of destruction in the region.
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The U.S. is winning…when it comes to debt, which means long-term it’s in big trouble. With $40 trillion in debt, the entire budget of the Pentagon is now smaller than the interest payments the US is making on its debt.This puts the U.S. in a position where it may not be able to maintain its superpower status for much longer.
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The U.S. is winning…when it comes to debt, which means long-term it’s in big trouble. With $40 trillion in debt, the entire budget of the Pentagon is now smaller than the interest payments the US is making on its debt.This puts the U.S. in a position where it may not be able to maintain its superpower status for much longer.
In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky raised US$5,000 to help Inner Mongolian farmer Yin Yuzhen fight desertification by planting trees in northern China’s Mu Us Desert. Twenty-six years later, they reunited to walk through a thriving green forest that replaced the barren sands.
In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky raised US$5,000 to help Inner Mongolian farmer Yin Yuzhen fight desertification by planting trees in northern China’s Mu Us Desert. Twenty-six years later, they reunited to walk through a thriving green forest that replaced the barren sands.
Memorial services were held Tuesday morning on the Chinese side of the China-Nepal border for victims of last week’s deadly mudslide and flash floods. According to the regional government’s latest update, 16 people were killed when the mudslide slammed into Gyirong Port on August 26, and hundreds more are still missing. Meanwhile, Chinese rescue teams are racing to clear a key road leading to the port. When reopened, the road will allow more emergency personnel and vehicles to reach the disaster zone.
Memorial services were held Tuesday morning on the Chinese side of the China-Nepal border for victims of last week’s deadly mudslide and flash floods. According to the regional government’s latest update, 16 people were killed when the mudslide slammed into Gyirong Port on August 26, and hundreds more are still missing. Meanwhile, Chinese rescue teams are racing to clear a key road leading to the port. When reopened, the road will allow more emergency personnel and vehicles to reach the disaster zone.
China’s three largest state-owned airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—have reported a combined first-half net loss of about 8.2 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) for 2026. Marking their seventh consecutive year of first-half losses, the carriers were heavily impacted by surging jet fuel costs driven by geopolitical conflicts and sluggish domestic travel demand. Despite revenue growth across all three airlines, skyrocketing fuel expenses completely erased financial gains.
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China’s three largest state-owned airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—have reported a combined first-half net loss of about 8.2 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) for 2026. Marking their seventh consecutive year of first-half losses, the carriers were heavily impacted by surging jet fuel costs driven by geopolitical conflicts and sluggish domestic travel demand. Despite revenue growth across all three airlines, skyrocketing fuel expenses completely erased financial gains.
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A six-year-old girl has been reunited with her parents after she was trapped for about 60 hours in mud-covered debris in Nepal. Manisha Magar was among those who went missing after a deadly flash flood hit the country last week.
A six-year-old girl has been reunited with her parents after she was trapped for about 60 hours in mud-covered debris in Nepal. Manisha Magar was among those who went missing after a deadly flash flood hit the country last week.
Nepalese principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls the harrowing moments before he decided to order students to evacuate just before a deadly flash flood hit their school. The fateful decision ended up saving the lives of over 900 students from the disaster in Nepal.
Nepalese principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls the harrowing moments before he decided to order students to evacuate just before a deadly flash flood hit their school. The fateful decision ended up saving the lives of over 900 students from the disaster in Nepal.
China’s Ministry of State Security just disclosed a textbook espionage trap to warn public. It started as paid translation jobs.
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The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel, strengthening deep-sea diving and submarine rescue capabilities. With China expanding its underwater reach and Pakistan adding Chinese-origin Hangor-class submarines, India is building a wider undersea defence network combining submarines, sonar systems, anti-submarine warfare craft and deep-sea support vessels. This video explains how INS Nipun gives Indian navy a dedicated deep-sea diving and submarine rescue platform on the western seaboard.
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The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Diving Support Vessel, strengthening deep-sea diving and submarine rescue capabilities. With China expanding its underwater reach and Pakistan adding Chinese-origin Hangor-class submarines, India is building a wider undersea defence network combining submarines, sonar systems, anti-submarine warfare craft and deep-sea support vessels. This video explains how INS Nipun gives Indian navy a dedicated deep-sea diving and submarine rescue platform on the western seaboard.
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China could potentially shut down America’s power grid—and the threat may already be inside the equipment we rely on. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at Chinese-made transformers, inverters, cyberattacks, Volt Typhoon, and the growing risks to America’s critical infrastructure. The scary part? Most people aren’t paying attention.
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China could potentially shut down America’s power grid—and the threat may already be inside the equipment we rely on. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at Chinese-made transformers, inverters, cyberattacks, Volt Typhoon, and the growing risks to America’s critical infrastructure. The scary part? Most people aren’t paying attention.
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Rescue efforts in Nepal are intensifying at five hydropower projects flooded by last Wednesday’s devastating mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. Authorities said last Friday that 100 of the 933 workers from the plants are still believed to be trapped alive.
Rescue efforts in Nepal are intensifying at five hydropower projects flooded by last Wednesday’s devastating mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. Authorities said last Friday that 100 of the 933 workers from the plants are still believed to be trapped alive.
A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in prison on charges of bribing officials, including the then-president’s wife. The Seoul Central District Court found that Han Hak-ja, 83, had given money and luxury items to politicians to secure policy favours. The gifts included a handbag and diamond necklace given to former first lady Kim Keon-hee while her husband, Yoon Suk-yeol, was president.
A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in prison on charges of bribing officials, including the then-president’s wife. The Seoul Central District Court found that Han Hak-ja, 83, had given money and luxury items to politicians to secure policy favours. The gifts included a handbag and diamond necklace given to former first lady Kim Keon-hee while her husband, Yoon Suk-yeol, was president.
A sick orangutan has been found in the Indonesian village of Ketapang, a victim of forest fires sweeping Borneo island. A wildlife foundation rushed a veterinarian to the scene to treat the animal, which was suffering from respiratory illness. The worsening smoke haze has pushed Indonesia to intensify efforts to contain the fires across Borneo and Sumatra.
A sick orangutan has been found in the Indonesian village of Ketapang, a victim of forest fires sweeping Borneo island. A wildlife foundation rushed a veterinarian to the scene to treat the animal, which was suffering from respiratory illness. The worsening smoke haze has pushed Indonesia to intensify efforts to contain the fires across Borneo and Sumatra.
Nepali authorities have converted a forest in the scenic Chitwan district into a temporary burial ground for unidentified victims of last week’s devastating flash floods. Authorities said DNA samples were collected from each body and the gravesites were carefully recorded, allowing for remains to be exhumed if the deceased can be identified later. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts in Nepal have increasingly focused on freeing hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels linked to several major hydropower projects.
Nepali authorities have converted a forest in the scenic Chitwan district into a temporary burial ground for unidentified victims of last week’s devastating flash floods. Authorities said DNA samples were collected from each body and the gravesites were carefully recorded, allowing for remains to be exhumed if the deceased can be identified later. Meanwhile, search and rescue efforts in Nepal have increasingly focused on freeing hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels linked to several major hydropower projects.
An independent Hong Kong bookstore that has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drew long queues of customers on its final day. As the Have a Nice Stay bookstore wrapped up four years in business on Sunday afternoon, the queues wound through a dim staircase in a Prince Edward tenement building as some customers waited up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor shop. The closure followed a mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop alongside nearby Greenfield Bookstore over allegations of acts with seditious intent.
An independent Hong Kong bookstore that has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drew long queues of customers on its final day. As the Have a Nice Stay bookstore wrapped up four years in business on Sunday afternoon, the queues wound through a dim staircase in a Prince Edward tenement building as some customers waited up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor shop. The closure followed a mid-July operation by national security officers, who raided the shop alongside nearby Greenfield Bookstore over allegations of acts with seditious intent.
As workers erect heavy timber posts and bamboo sticks for a theatre that hosts traditional Cantonese opera performances for both worshippers and deities, veteran builder Lai Chi-ming worries about the future of a Hong Kong tradition dating back more than a century.
Facing demanding working conditions, the number of bamboo theatre builders has dwindled from around 130 across the city in the 1980s to just 30 to 40 today, Lai says. Lessening demand for bamboo theatres to host traditional festivals, he adds, has also contributed to the industry’s decline.
Still, the 53-year-old says he will keep building for as long as he can, while training younger workers to carry on the craft.
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As workers erect heavy timber posts and bamboo sticks for a theatre that hosts traditional Cantonese opera performances for both worshippers and deities, veteran builder Lai Chi-ming worries about the future of a Hong Kong tradition dating back more than a century.
Facing demanding working conditions, the number of bamboo theatre builders has dwindled from around 130 across the city in the 1980s to just 30 to 40 today, Lai says. Lessening demand for bamboo theatres to host traditional festivals, he adds, has also contributed to the industry's decline.
Still, the 53-year-old says he will keep building for as long as he can, while training younger workers to carry on the craft.
Video: Bono Leung/AFP.
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If you voted for Donald Trump because of his hawkish foreign policy stance on China, you might be disappointed by his actions in his second term, argues our guest Andrew Hale, a fellow at the think tank Advancing American Freedom. He says the China “hawks” have been silenced and the “doves” (or China know-nothings) are in charge.
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If you voted for Donald Trump because of his hawkish foreign policy stance on China, you might be disappointed by his actions in his second term, argues our guest Andrew Hale, a fellow at the think tank Advancing American Freedom. He says the China “hawks” have been silenced and the “doves” (or China know-nothings) are in charge.
China’s economy is struggling—and the CCP’s answer is increasingly looking like a crackdown. As jobs disappear, real estate collapses, and consumer spending weakens, Beijing is tightening controls on the very people who might want to leave. From purged financial officials to restrictions on wealthy elites and AI talent, China’s economic crisis is turning into a freedom crisis.
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China’s economy is struggling—and the CCP’s answer is increasingly looking like a crackdown. As jobs disappear, real estate collapses, and consumer spending weakens, Beijing is tightening controls on the very people who might want to leave. From purged financial officials to restrictions on wealthy elites and AI talent, China’s economic crisis is turning into a freedom crisis.
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China has issued a travel warning urging its citizens to reconsider visiting Palau, in a move that could put pressure on the Pacific island nation’s tourism-dependent economy. The advisory comes amid strained relations between Beijing and Palau.
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China has issued a travel warning urging its citizens to reconsider visiting Palau, in a move that could put pressure on the Pacific island nation's tourism-dependent economy. The advisory comes amid strained relations between Beijing and Palau.
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Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a look at China’s Cultural Revolution, Mao’s attempt to pull China away from its deep-rooted traditions and thrust it into the modern era by means of violence and chaos
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Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a look at China's Cultural Revolution, Mao's attempt to pull China away from its deep-rooted traditions and thrust it into the modern era by means of violence and chaos
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China this year saw a record 12.7 million fresh university graduates, who now face an uphill battle securing stable work in an already crowded job market. Since 2020, China’s youth unemployment has been a persistent problem, forcing many young Chinese to seek work in the public sector for “iron rice bowl” jobs. Others are opting for postgraduate study to boost their future prospects or defer entering the workforce. But many have also been relying on gig work to make ends meet.
China this year saw a record 12.7 million fresh university graduates, who now face an uphill battle securing stable work in an already crowded job market. Since 2020, China’s youth unemployment has been a persistent problem, forcing many young Chinese to seek work in the public sector for “iron rice bowl” jobs. Others are opting for postgraduate study to boost their future prospects or defer entering the workforce. But many have also been relying on gig work to make ends meet.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek on Sunday to attend the SCO Summit 2026 and begin a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, with talks expected to focus on strengthening China-Kyrgyzstan ties.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek on Sunday to attend the SCO Summit 2026 and begin a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, with talks expected to focus on strengthening China-Kyrgyzstan ties.
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Modelled loosely on the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, Mr Hong Kong served as a star-scouting vehicle for recruiting male talent to local broadcaster TVB, while offering hopefuls with bulging muscles and big smiles the promise of fame. Why did it run out of steam after its last iteration in 2016?
Modelled loosely on the Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, Mr Hong Kong served as a star-scouting vehicle for recruiting male talent to local broadcaster TVB, while offering hopefuls with bulging muscles and big smiles the promise of fame. Why did it run out of steam after its last iteration in 2016?
Rescuers on Saturday restored the first sharp-curve section on China’s national highway G216, preparing for full reopening of the critical lifeline to the disaster-hit border port of Gyirong in Tibet. The road had been completely destroyed by the flash flood caused by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal on August 26. The torrent of water, ice, rock and debris slammed into Gyirong port and caused widespread damage as it moved downstream.
Rescuers on Saturday restored the first sharp-curve section on China’s national highway G216, preparing for full reopening of the critical lifeline to the disaster-hit border port of Gyirong in Tibet. The road had been completely destroyed by the flash flood caused by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal on August 26. The torrent of water, ice, rock and debris slammed into Gyirong port and caused widespread damage as it moved downstream.
The village of Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district was among the worst hit by the flash flood disaster on August 26. Video taken from a drone 3 days later showed the extent of damage. Scientists who studied satellite images said bedrock underneath a glacier high in the Himalayan region had collapsed, taking part of the glacier with it. The rockfall was so extreme that it registered as magnitude 5.2. The rocks and melted water then swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing a torrent of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
The village of Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district was among the worst hit by the flash flood disaster on August 26. Video taken from a drone 3 days later showed the extent of damage. Scientists who studied satellite images said bedrock underneath a glacier high in the Himalayan region had collapsed, taking part of the glacier with it. The rockfall was so extreme that it registered as magnitude 5.2. The rocks and melted water then swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing a torrent of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.
Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she hasn’t seen since Chinese authorities raided their home last year in a crackdown on their unregistered church.
Last October, Chinese authorities cracked down on the Zion Church, one of the largest underground churches in China, detaining more than 20 of its members, including 43-year-old Wang, Huanle’s mother.
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Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she hasn't seen since Chinese authorities raided their home last year in a crackdown on their unregistered church.
Last October, Chinese authorities cracked down on the Zion Church, one of the largest underground churches in China, detaining more than 20 of its members, including 43-year-old Wang, Huanle's mother.
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Satellite imagery taken after deadly flooding hit Nepal on Wednesday revealed the extent of damage to mountain rivers and settlements. Images taken over Bidur showed heavily swollen rivers tracking through the mountains, while images from Timure revealed damage to buildings and houses.
Triggered by a glacier collapse, a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris hurtled through mountain river systems, killing hundreds of people. It swept away buildings, bridges and power stations.
Satellite imagery taken after deadly flooding hit Nepal on Wednesday revealed the extent of damage to mountain rivers and settlements. Images taken over Bidur showed heavily swollen rivers tracking through the mountains, while images from Timure revealed damage to buildings and houses.
Triggered by a glacier collapse, a torrent of rock, ice, mud and debris hurtled through mountain river systems, killing hundreds of people. It swept away buildings, bridges and power stations.
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While Trump wanted Canada to become America’s 51st state, Canada has become closer to becoming a province of China, saying publicly that Canada needs to diversify its trading partners away from the U.S.. That was just one mistake President Trump has made on trade policy and China, argues our guest Andrew Hale, a fellow at the think tank Advancing American Freedom.
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While Trump wanted Canada to become America’s 51st state, Canada has become closer to becoming a province of China, saying publicly that Canada needs to diversify its trading partners away from the U.S.. That was just one mistake President Trump has made on trade policy and China, argues our guest Andrew Hale, a fellow at the think tank Advancing American Freedom.
Former Chinese generals Zhang Youxia and He Weidong have been removed from China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), marking a major change in the country’s top military leadership. The move highlights growing uncertainty within China’s military establishment and comes amid a broader reshuffle of senior officials.
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Former Chinese generals Zhang Youxia and He Weidong have been removed from China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), marking a major change in the country’s top military leadership. The move highlights growing uncertainty within China’s military establishment and comes amid a broader reshuffle of senior officials.
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Xi Jinping Purges Top PLA Generals | Galwan-Era Commander Removed | India-China Border In Focus
Xi Jinping has intensified his crackdown on corruption and alleged discipline violations inside China’s People’s Liberation Army, with several senior military figures removed from key positions.
The latest military shake-up has drawn attention in India because of the background of some of the officials involved. A former commander of China’s Western Theater Command, which oversees the region facing India, has been removed from the party and military establishment.
The Western Theater Command played a major role during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan clash, making the latest developments particularly significant for India-China relations.
Several other senior PLA figures have also faced investigations and removal amid Xi Jinping’s broader anti-corruption campaign. The move is being viewed not only as an effort to tackle corruption but also as part of Xi’s drive to strengthen political loyalty and his control over the Chinese military.
The development comes as India-China relations, the unresolved border dispute and a possible Modi-Xi meeting at the upcoming BRICS summit remain closely watched.
Former Indian diplomat Suresh K. Goel joins the discussion to examine Xi Jinping’s military purge, the Galwan and Doklam connection, the India-China border dispute, possible areas of future cooperation and what the developments could mean for bilateral ties.
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Xi Jinping Purges Top PLA Generals | Galwan-Era Commander Removed | India-China Border In Focus
Xi Jinping has intensified his crackdown on corruption and alleged discipline violations inside China's People's Liberation Army, with several senior military figures removed from key positions.
The latest military shake-up has drawn attention in India because of the background of some of the officials involved. A former commander of China's Western Theater Command, which oversees the region facing India, has been removed from the party and military establishment.
The Western Theater Command played a major role during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan clash, making the latest developments particularly significant for India-China relations.
Several other senior PLA figures have also faced investigations and removal amid Xi Jinping's broader anti-corruption campaign. The move is being viewed not only as an effort to tackle corruption but also as part of Xi's drive to strengthen political loyalty and his control over the Chinese military.
The development comes as India-China relations, the unresolved border dispute and a possible Modi-Xi meeting at the upcoming BRICS summit remain closely watched.
Former Indian diplomat Suresh K. Goel joins the discussion to examine Xi Jinping's military purge, the Galwan and Doklam connection, the India-China border dispute, possible areas of future cooperation and what the developments could mean for bilateral ties.
Watch the full discussion for the latest updates on Xi Jinping, China's PLA, Galwan clash, Doklam standoff, India-China border tensions, BRICS, Narendra Modi and China military news.
Nepal and China resumed rescue operations that had been suspended briefly in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday after risks from an overflowing lake were found to be manageable. The lake formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after a glacier collapse that triggered the initial Wednesday floods. Nepali authorities updated the death toll to 616 on Saturday, with more than 2,400 people missing. Chinese state media said that at least seven people died and 554 others were missing.
Nepal and China resumed rescue operations that had been suspended briefly in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday after risks from an overflowing lake were found to be manageable. The lake formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after a glacier collapse that triggered the initial Wednesday floods. Nepali authorities updated the death toll to 616 on Saturday, with more than 2,400 people missing. Chinese state media said that at least seven people died and 554 others were missing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has placed senior military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli under investigation for alleged corruption, in a major shake-up of China’s top military leadership. The move reportedly leaves the Central Military Commission with just two active members, raising fresh questions over Xi’s control of the PLA and the scale of the ongoing military purge.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has placed senior military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli under investigation for alleged corruption, in a major shake-up of China’s top military leadership. The move reportedly leaves the Central Military Commission with just two active members, raising fresh questions over Xi’s control of the PLA and the scale of the ongoing military purge.
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A recent survey found that owners spend about HK$2,062 (US$263) per month per cat, driven by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the recent Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said the average monthly spending marked a 2.8 per cent year-on-year increase, with the growing proportion of ageing cats in the city expected to be a key driver of market growth in the coming years.
A recent survey found that owners spend about HK$2,062 (US$263) per month per cat, driven by a rapidly emerging “cat silver economy”. The Exhibition Group, organiser of the recent Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026, said the average monthly spending marked a 2.8 per cent year-on-year increase, with the growing proportion of ageing cats in the city expected to be a key driver of market growth in the coming years.
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is. In full:
“Niu Lai”, which translates to “Here Comes the Cow”, earned around 7,000 yuan ($1,000) in its opening week from August 5, before surging to 33.06 million yuan ($4.92 million) at the Chinese box office, according to ticketing platform Maoyan.
Video: Michael Zhang/AFP.
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A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is. In full:
"Niu Lai", which translates to "Here Comes the Cow", earned around 7,000 yuan ($1,000) in its opening week from August 5, before surging to 33.06 million yuan ($4.92 million) at the Chinese box office, according to ticketing platform Maoyan.
Video: Michael Zhang/AFP.
More at – 's only non-profit, independent English-language news source – impartial, governed by an ethics code. HKFP is a member of the Trust Project, visit hongkongfp.com/ethics to view our journalistic standards.
Scientists in China say they have created a self-exercising muscle graft that could allow bedridden people gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assemble into muscle grafts, which is said to not only improve whole-body muscle mass in mice, but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cognitive health.
Scientists in China say they have created a self-exercising muscle graft that could allow bedridden people gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assemble into muscle grafts, which is said to not only improve whole-body muscle mass in mice, but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cognitive health.
Savoury and sweet are what American brands KFC and Oreo are aiming for in collaborations that are now available for a limited time exclusively in China. Oreo cookies infused with KFC’s signature spices went viral in July. An Oreo-flavoured KFC chicken burger has been available to customers since Friday.
Savoury and sweet are what American brands KFC and Oreo are aiming for in collaborations that are now available for a limited time exclusively in China. Oreo cookies infused with KFC’s signature spices went viral in July. An Oreo-flavoured KFC chicken burger has been available to customers since Friday.
