By Dan Coombs IT IS the proud port town in northern Italy where some of the world’s most impressive cruise ships are built – but where almost a third of the population is foreign-born. Now, in a stark warning to the UK, residents in Monfalcone, an hour from Venice, have warned of the perils of […]
In a surprising turn of events, General He Weidong, the second-ranked vice-chairman of China’s powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), has raised doubts about the effectiveness of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) combat exercises, calling them “fake combat capabilities.” This comes at a time when Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need for the PLA […]
By Kinling Lo,Luna Sun China’s State Council vows to further support policies to optimise payment methods and pledges wider support for currency exchange services as part of efforts to address hurdles faced by foreigners. Source: China’s payment vow ‘positive step’ for visitors, foreign investment, but economy and security concerns remain