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Japan has scrapped long-standing restrictions on arms exports in a major break with its post-war pacifist policy that is likely to derail any potential thaw in relations with China.
Japan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’While people in modern times send new year greetings easily on social network apps, in ancient times it was a much more complicated ritual.
Chinese New Year bamboo greeting cards date back over 2,000 years to Han dynastyAnniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Week-long national holiday.
National Day Golden Week 2026Traditional harvest festival celebrated with mooncakes and family reunions.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Beijing, Beijing. Duration: 55 days.
Beijing Summer School Break 2025-2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Chengdu, Sichuan. Duration: 59 days.
Chengdu Summer School Break 2025-2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Chongqing, Chongqing. Duration: 61 days.
Chongqing Summer School Break 2025-2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Shanghai, Shanghai. Duration: 62 days.
Shanghai Summer School Break 2025-2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Duration: 62 days.
Nanchang Summer School Break 2025-2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Lanzhou, Gansu. Duration: 62 days.
Lanzhou Summer School Break 2025-2026Summer school holiday for compulsory education students in Liuzhou, Guangxi. Duration: 62 days.
Liuzhou Summer School Break 2025-2026Traditional festival commemorating poet Qu Yuan. Dragon boat races held nationwide.
Dragon Boat Festival 2026As Southeast Asian leaders descend on Cebu in the Philippines for the 48th Asean summit on May 8, immediate concerns such as the global energy crunch will top the agenda. Yet a year-end deadline to finalise a long-delayed code of conduct in the South China Sea looms for bloc chair Manila.
Philippines pushes for South China Sea code by year end: ‘we owe it to the world’The eastern section of Hong Kong’s new Fanling Bypass will be commissioned on May 3, marking the first major transport infrastructure project to be completed under the Northern Metropolis mega development.
First section of Fanling Bypass to open soon. So how will Hongkongers benefit?International Workers' Day public holiday.
Labor Day 2026More than 50 restaurants and shops have joined a “tourism everywhere” initiative to promote Hong Kong’s bustling Central district among residents and tourists and boost local spending.
Over 50 Central restaurants, shops join drive to boost spending, lure touristsThe coming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump offers a window to stabilise bilateral ties through trade deals, but former diplomats and business figures have urged the leaders to move beyond commerce during their talks.
Why experts say trade wins aren’t enough for Xi-Trump summit in MayUS President Donald Trump’s close ally, Senator Steve Daines, will lead a bipartisan delegation to China next week, according to sources, even as Washington steps up pressure on Beijing over trade, technological competition, and its ties to Iran, ahead of a closely watched leaders’ summit on May 14-15.
Trump ally to visit China as US turns up pressure before May summitSenator Steve Daines will lead a bipartisan US Congressional delegation to China next week, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump.
Trump ally visits China, DeepSeek releases V4, EV earningsHong Kong’s new ban on possessing e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, and related products in public places will take effect on April 30.
What smokers need to know about Hong Kong’s new e-cigarette ban