February 8, 2026

Keir Starmer Visits China, Pushes Hong Kong as UK-China Bridge Beyond Finance

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met China's President Xi Jinping during a four-day visit, promoting Hong Kong as a key link between the two nations. Major business deals were announced, including AstraZeneca's $15B investment, as both sides aim to boost ties beyond finance.

February 8, 2026

New Hong Kong-China Rail Routes Nearly Sold Out Ahead of Lunar New Year

Tickets for high-speed trains from Hong Kong to 14 of 16 new mainland China stops are fully booked for the weekend before Lunar New Year. Popular destinations like Nanjing, Wuxi, and Hefei have no seats left, as the holiday rush kicks in.

February 8, 2026

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi Airport Grows Rapidly, Hits 2.9 Crore Passengers in 2024-25

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport grew from zero to a huge aviation hub in 31 months. Passenger numbers surged to 2.9 crore by 2024-25. Tech upgrades and complex expansions kept pace with growing demand.

February 8, 2026

China’s Micro Drama Industry Creates 690,000 Jobs, Easing Youth Unemployment

China’s micro drama sector is booming, creating nearly 700,000 jobs by 2025. These short, thrilling series attract huge audiences and offer fresh career opportunities to young people facing tough job markets.

February 8, 2026

AutoFlight Unveils World’s Largest Flying Car Amid China’s eVTOL Race

Shanghai-based AutoFlight revealed Matrix, the largest eVTOL aircraft, carrying 10 passengers. China moves fast to set rules as the low-altitude economy grows.