Opening of China’s border to benefit Sarawak
KUCHING: The business sector in Malaysia, including Sarawak, will benefit from the opening of China’s border. Honorary Fellow of the Future Institute (Time) Datuk Dr. Madeline Berma stated that the reopening of the Chinese border will accelerate growth in the state’s real estate and logistics industries. She said that since China is a major economic […]
Exposing younger generations to Chinese culture
By Aileen Yap Wen Yee The Kuching Chung Hua Middle School Alumni Association organised a five-day Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition at The Spring, Kuching from November 12 to 16, in which they invited more than 20 alumni and teachers from Chung Hua Middle School to assist and showcase their artworks, which included Chinese ink painting, […]
US to deploy six B-52 bombers in Australia as warning to China
MOSCOW: The United States (US) is preparing to deploy up to six B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons in northern Australia against the backdrop of growing tensions between China and Taiwan, reported Sputnik. Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) Four Corners programme revealed on Monday that Washington was planning to build the relevant facilities at the […]
Sweet treats from China
Curious about foreign food, the writer purchased five different types of snacks manufactured in China. When snack cravings hit Foreign snacks are a novelty when travelling. This is because it is only through food that we can understand the culture of the country we are visiting. Snacks sold at convenience stores or sundry shops, in […]
Xi’s vow of world dominance by 2049 sends chill through markets
BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has put himself in position to rule China for at least another decade, and possibly for life. The question now is what he’ll do with all that power. On one level, Xi has made it clear where he wants to take China. According to Bloomberg, at the opening of the Communist […]
Malaysia, China keen to complete Singapore-Kunming Railway Project
JAKARTA: Malaysia and China are both keen to complete the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link (SKRL) project so that the countries in the ASEAN region can benefit from an efficient public transport system in passenger or cargo services. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong stated this at the 21st ASEAN-China Transport Ministers Meeting in Bali, […]
Abdul Karim hopes for reopening of China’s border
KUCHING: Border restrictions China has affected the tourism industry globally, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. As such, the Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister expressed his hope that the borders will be open next year. “It is not only about Chinese tourists coming down to this region but it is also […]
