China
China
China
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Mbappe persona non grata in China even after apology
Real Madrid issue apology after Kylian Mbappe’s Mao Zedong comments spark fury in China with sponsors and La Liga paying heavy price
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Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands after Mao comments spark fury
Kylian Mbappe loses major Chinese sponsors after video emerges of him joking about Mao Zedong as brands impose zero tolerance policy
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Trump and Xi address AI threat but rule out new restrictions
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House for high-profile summit, with both leaders agreeing no new AI controls are needed for the fast-evolving technology.
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Hyrox updates rules after Beijing athlete hygiene incident sparks backlash
Fitness franchise introduces medical withdrawal protocol after Australian competitor finished race despite soiling herself, triggering contamination concerns and social media outcry.
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Two trapped tunnel workers rescued in Nepal ‘miracle’
Two hydropower workers pulled alive from debris-buried tunnel in Nepal after 10 days, offering rare hope amid catastrophic Himalayan flooding disaster.
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Flights cancelled ahead of Typhoon Dolphin moving over China
As Typhoon Dolphin approaches China hundreds of flights are being cancelled and thousands are evacuated.
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Western Cape residents divided over Premier Winde’s Beijing energy mission
Premier Alan Winde’s Beijing investment trip has divided Western Cape residents, sparking heated debate over China, electricity, transparency and taxpayer-funded travel.
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82 coal miners killed in China’s ‘worst mining disaster’ since 2009
A gas explosion killed 82 workers at a Chinese coal mine, with two still missing. Authorities cited serious safety violations by the operating company.
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Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reinforced China-Russia ties during a meeting, emphasizing their strategic partnership amid global tensions and energy dependencies.
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SA wine industry welcomes China zero-tariff access
South African wine producers are set to benefit from the removal of all import tariffs on exports to China.
