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The Holy See on the Assembly of Catholic Representatives and Chengdu and Xichang episcopal ordinations A statement by the Vatican Press Office Director speaks of sharing the "pain" of Chinese Catholics over the participation of an illegitimate bishop... [1]

Ilaria Maria Sala is a Hong Kong-based freelance journalist and writer, focusing on societal changes, cities, heritage and cultural developments. Cheung Hok Hang is a freelance journalist with a focus on art markets and cultural developments. [2]

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy" 59 bishops present at assembly, as well as the state administration for religious affairs director and members of the United Front. [3]

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel, the prestigious five-star landmark under Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) and managed by Marriott Hotels®, today announced a transformative milestone for Northern Thailand’s tourism and business landscape with ... [4]

ISLAMABAD "If you need to be accompanied by our security, please do let us know," a police officer said politely at the hotel counter in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, having mistaken me for a Chinese businessman. [5]

TAIPEI/LONDON -- British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and will hold a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday as London seeks to reengage with the Asian superpower amid growing disagreeme... [6]

AFP More than a decade after Ikea tried to kick them out, the raucous Shanghai pensioners’ matchmaking group that gathers weekly in the furniture store’s cafeteria is still very much alive and kicking. [7]

HONG KONG -- This year, like every year, Hong Kong's banking circles have been peppered with farewells for senior executives. [8]

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[1] MM asianews.it · 85% match

The Holy See on the Assembly of Catholic Representatives and Chengdu and Xichang episcopal ordinations

The Holy See on the Assembly of Catholic Representatives and Chengdu and Xichang episcopal ordinations A statement by the Vatican Press Office Director speaks of sharing the "pain" of Chinese Catholics over the participation of an illegitimate bishop

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-28 · 46% match

Young Chinese 'almost forget' aspirations amid demographic tumult

Ilaria Maria Sala is a Hong Kong-based freelance journalist and writer, focusing on societal changes, cities, heritage and cultural developments. Cheung Hok Hang is a freelance journalist with a focus on art markets and cultural developments.

[3] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy"

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy" 59 bishops present at assembly, as well as the state administration for religious affairs director and members of the United Front.

[4] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 55% match

Chiang Mai Marriott Redefines Global MICE Standards

Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel, the prestigious five-star landmark under Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) and managed by Marriott Hotels®, today announced a transformative milestone for Northern Thailand’s tourism and business landscape with

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-11-24 · 51% match

Chinese aid does not bode well for Pakistan's Uighur community

ISLAMABAD "If you need to be accompanied by our security, please do let us know," a police officer said politely at the hotel counter in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, having mistaken me for a Chinese businessman.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-08-30 · 49% match

U.K. foreign minister visits China as report slams Beijing

TAIPEI/LONDON -- British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and will hold a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday as London seeks to reengage with the Asian superpower amid growing disagreeme

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-01-20 · 47% match

Shanghai’s elderly seek romance at Ikea lonely hearts club

AFP More than a decade after Ikea tried to kick them out, the raucous Shanghai pensioners’ matchmaking group that gathers weekly in the furniture store’s cafeteria is still very much alive and kicking.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-11-17 · 47% match

So long, Hong Kong: Asia's business hub loses its luster

HONG KONG -- This year, like every year, Hong Kong's banking circles have been peppered with farewells for senior executives.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-04-14 · 46% match

Turnbull visit highlights the challenge of managing relations with China

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has embarked on his first trip to China as his country's leader, with trade and investment at the top of his agenda.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-06-02 · 44% match

Chinese defense minister to meet Japanese counterpart in Singapore

TOKYO -- Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada will hold a meeting with Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu in Singapore, Tokyo announced on Friday.

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