A growing online debate in China has drawn attention to a small group of foreign students, including some from Africa, accused of staying in universities for years without completing their studies. The reports have sparked national discussion about fairness, scholarship rules, and the real purpose of international education. What Sparked the Debate A recent report in Chinese media described...

  Location: Xishui County, Guizhou · Reported by local authorities · Originally covered by ECNS More than 100 people, including children, have been hospitalized in Xishui County, Guizhou Province after eating sandwiches made by a local pastry factory. Officials say the affected stores have paused operations while testing and investigations continue. Key facts...

Artificial intelligence is already advancing at a worrying pace. What if we don’t slam on the brakes? Experts explain what keeps them up at night   Artificial intelligence has progressed so rapidly in recent months that leading researchers have signed an open letter urging an immediate pause in its development, plus stronger regulation, due to their fears that the technology could...

The Idemili Brothers Association in China hosted their annual Iwa Ji / New Yam Festival Celebration on October 31, 2025, bringing together members of the Nigerian community and special dignitaries in a colorful and culturally rich event. The ceremony, held in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, was a night of unity, music and tradition. It reflected the vibrant spirit of the Igbo...

In other cities, midnight is a polite cough telling you it’s time to go home. In Shenzhen, it’s the moment the city leans in, winks, and says: “Sit down, this is where it gets interesting.” The malls roll down their shutters like a theatre ending its matinée show — and outside, the streets immediately start the late-night premiere, with a bigger cast, a...