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Nikkei Asia
01-06-2025
- Nikkei Asia
Chongqing cemetery serves as serene Cultural Revolution warning
CHONGQING -- At a locked cemetery in Chongqing lives the memories of China's Red Guards, paramilitary groups established during the Cultural Revolution. It is said to be the only one of its kind, an important monument to a dark time in the country's history. The vast cemetery is closed to the public for most of the year. One exception is during Qingming Festival, also known as "tomb-sweeping day." At this year's festival in early April, a man in his late 30s was visiting the cemetery.
Fashion Network
14-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
China's JD.com tops quarterly revenue estimates as consumer demand holds up
That has helped a major retailer of home appliances in China, even as consumer sentiment took a hit from U.S.-China trade tensions. China's retail sales growth also quickened in January and February. reported total revenue of 301.08 billion yuan ($41.82 billion) for the quarter ended March 31, up 15.8% from a year earlier. Analysts' estimate was 289.22 billion yuan, according to data compiled by LSEG. U.S.-listed shares of the company jumped nearly 3% in early trading. The upcoming shopping festival, dubbed as 618 as it falls on June 18, will be a barometer to gauge to what extent consumer demand in the country has recovered. The online shopping event, initiated by is becoming longer and longer. This year, Taobao already started the 618 pre-sale on Tuesday, while whose official start date of 618 is May 31, announced an event called the "Heartbeat Shopping Festival" which began on Tuesday. Jacob Cooke, CEO of e-commerce consultancy WPIC Marketing + Technologies, said he expects sales growth during this year's 618. "China's consumer confidence has shown greenshoots in 2025, with healthy retail growth the last few months and strong travel numbers on May Day and the Qingming Festival," he said. On Tuesday, the State Administration for Market Regulation, China's top market regulator, said it has summoned e-commerce platforms such as Meituan, and Alibaba's and requested they abide by laws and regulations and compete fairly and in an orderly manner. Food delivery in China is dominated by Meituan and but high-profile entry into the field in February has intensified the competition.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Ayer Kuning polls: Ahmad Zahid pleased with BN-PH collaboration
BAGAN DATUK: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed satisfaction with the strong collaboration between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) throughout the 14-day campaign for the Ayer Kuning state by-election. The UMNO president said cooperation during the campaign was well-executed, similar to previous by-elections in Nenggiri, Kelantan and Mahkota in Johor, which resulted in BN victories. 'Insya-Allah, we will succeed in defending the Ayer Kuning seat, and I pray that Ustaz (Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir) will be successful... may Allah bless and grant it,' he said. 'However, victory would depend on voter turnout, particularly since many Malay voters had recently returned home for the Hari Raya celebrations, and some Chinese voters had just returned for Qingming Festival,' he said. The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking to reporters after officiating the RISDA MADANI (KARRISMA) Northern Zone 2025 Carnival at Dewan Dato' Mohamed Jamrah, Sungai Sumun here today. Present were Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar, RISDA chairman Manndzri Nasib and RISDA director-general Zainal Azni Zulkifli. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, urged the party machinery to ensure a strong turnout. 'I hope the weather remains clear until the evening so the machinery can encourage voters to go to the polls,' he added. A total of 19 polling stations with 63 voting streams opened at 8 am for the by-election, with 31,281 voters eligible to cast their ballots today.
Malay Mail
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Zahid praises Barisan–Pakatan teamwork in Ayer Kuning, but says victory hinges on voter turnout
BAGAN DATUK, April 26 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed satisfaction with the strong collaboration between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) throughout the 14-day campaign for the Ayer Kuning state by-election. The Umno president said cooperation during the campaign was well-executed, similar to previous by-elections in Nenggiri, Kelantan and Mahkota in Johor, which resulted in BN victories. 'Insya-Allah, we will succeed in defending the Ayer Kuning seat, and I pray that Ustaz (Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir) will be successful... may Allah bless and grant it,' he said. 'However, victory would depend on voter turnout, particularly since many Malay voters had recently returned home for the Hari Raya celebrations, and some Chinese voters had just returned for Qingming Festival,' he said. The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking to reporters after officiating the Risda Madani (Karrisma) Northern Zone 2025 Carnival at Dewan Dato' Mohamed Jamrah, Sungai Sumun here today. Present were Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar, Risda chairman Manndzri Nasib and Risda director-general Zainal Azni Zulkifli. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, urged the party machinery to ensure a strong turnout. 'I hope the weather remains clear until the evening so the machinery can encourage voters to go to the polls,' he added. A total of 19 polling stations with 63 voting streams opened at 8am for the by-election, with 31,281 voters eligible to cast their ballots today. — Bernama
New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Ayer Kuning polls: Ahmad Zahid pleased with BN-PH collaboration
BAGAN DATUK: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed satisfaction with the strong collaboration between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) throughout the 14-day campaign for the Ayer Kuning state by-election. The Umno president said cooperation during the campaign was well-executed, similar to previous by-elections in Nenggiri, Kelantan and Mahkota in Johor, which resulted in BN victories. "Insya-Allah, we will succeed in defending the Ayer Kuning seat, and I pray that Ustaz (Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir) will be successful... may Allah bless and grant it. "However, victory would depend on voter turnout, particularly since many Malay voters had recently returned home for the Hari Raya celebrations, and some Chinese voters had just returned for Qingming Festival," he said. The deputy prime minister was speaking to reporters after officiating the Risda Madani (KARRISMA) Northern Zone 2025 Carnival at Dewan Dato' Mohamed Jamrah, Sungai Sumun here today. Present were Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar, Risda chairman Manndzri Nasib and Risda director-general Zainal Azni Zulkifli. Ahmad Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, urged the party machinery to ensure a strong turnout. "I hope the weather remains clear until the evening so the machinery can encourage voters to go to the polls," he added. A total of 19 polling stations with 63 voting streams opened at 8 am for the by-election, with 31,281 voters eligible to cast their ballots today. – Bernama
