Asia China The retirement age will be raised for the first time since the 1950s: the newly approved plan envisages that the age at which Chinese citizens retire will be gradually increased over the next 15 years, starting in 2025
Asia China As of 10 February, tourist groups from the 10 ASEAN countries can enter and leave as a group without a visa via the Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport, Mohan Railway and Mohan Highway
Asia China A gigantic military compound is reportedly being built just outside Beijing; the construction site measures over four kilometres from side to side and will eventually be ten times the size of the Pentagon, becoming the largest command centre in the world
Asia China For months, over 500 self-driving taxis have been roaming the streets of the city of Wuhan, in what is the world's largest experiment with self-driving cars
Asia China Hainan, the tax-free island province popular with luxury domestic shoppers and international high-end brands, experienced a 29,3% YoY decline in duty free sales in 2024 as the nation's sluggish economy led to a reduction in tourism