U.S. “kill line” mirrors rising Chinese disenchantment with America
The viral gaming metaphor “kill line” strips away the illusions of the American Dream, exposing how thin financial buffers and policy choices leave ordinary lives vulnerable to unexpected shocks. In…
Delicacies, proximity and convenience lure ROK tourists to China for holidays
A wave of tourists from the Republic of Korea (ROK) chose to ring in 2026 in China’s eastern coastal province of Shandong, enjoying cultural familiarity and the region’s iconic beer…
Pakistan: Services exports rise 17pc in July-November
Pakistan’s exports of services grew 16.77 per cent during the first five months (July-November) of 2025-26, driven largely by an increase in information technology exports. In contrast to commodity exports,…
Lithium-ion battery experiment conducted aboard Chinese space station
A novel experiment on the fundamental science of lithium-ion batteries has been carried out aboard China’s Tiangong space station, according to the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese…
Pakistan Startups Raise $36.6 Million in 2025: Report
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem recorded a modest rebound in funding during 2025, with startups raising $36.6 million in disclosed equity capital, according to an update released by Data Darbar. The data…
China’s postal delivery volume hits 216.5 billion items in 2025
China’s postal industry processed 216.5 billion delivery items in 2025, an increase of 11.5 percent year on year, according to data released at the 2026 national postal work conference on…