Why China's young people are quitting their jobs and throwing 'resignation parties'
On the day Liang resigned from his banking job in China's Zhejiang province, his friends threw a party and congratulated him by beating gongs and drums, in an echo of traditional marriage rituals.
1970-01-01 08:00
Can Xue: The Chinese author who could win a Nobel prize
Denied an education in the Cultural Revolution, Can Xue has since published several award-winning novels.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sunac Wins Court Approval for Offshore Debt Restructuring
Sunac China Holdings Ltd. won court approval for its multibillion-dollar offshore debt restructuring plan, clearing the last key
1970-01-01 08:00
It's Done. The Future Is Battery-Powered Electric Cars
The rise of electric cars is staggering. Over the past decade, Teslas have gone from being the car
1970-01-01 08:00
Geneva Auto Show Resurrects Itself in the 40C Heat of Qatar
Shimmering skyscrapers, desert backdrops and 40C (104F) heat — not what you’d usually expect at the Geneva International
1970-01-01 08:00
One of the World's Strongest Ever Gusts of Wind Hits Taiwan
One of Taiwan’s small outlying islands was hit by one of the strongest gusts of wind ever measured
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong to Pause Selling Commercial Land as Market Falters
Hong Kong’s government will refrain from selling commercial sites in land tenders this quarter as the office market
1970-01-01 08:00
'Be water, my friend': China's first UFC champion channels her inner Bruce Lee
A decade ago, Zhang Weili was handing out flyers to rushing commuters in front of her local subway station. Now she's considered one of the best women's mixed-martial arts (MMA) fighters in history.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sri Lanka Cuts Policy Rate to Revive Growth as Inflation Cools
Sri Lanka cut its benchmark rate for a third time this year to help revive economic growth and
1970-01-01 08:00
Citi Raises China GDP Forecast, Saying Economy Has Bottomed Out
Citigroup Inc. raised its growth forecast for China to 5% this year, as promising data helps build consensus
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan Moves Up Tomahawk Missile Purchase Due to Security Worries
Japan will start acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US beginning in 2025, moving up its planned purchase
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia’s Trade Surplus Widens in August on Iron-Ore Exports
Australia’s monthly trade surplus exceeded estimates in August as iron ore shipments rose and non-monetary gold exports surged.
1970-01-01 08:00