The Foreign Ministry’s China Division in 1991 listed the pros and cons of arranging a visit to China by Emperor Akihito, including the possible impact on diplomatic relations around Asia.

Tsung-Cheng, emperor of China, ascended the throne in 1627. The country was torn with dissension. Revolution broke out in the north and west. Two rebel leaders, Li Tse Cheng and Shang Ko Ki ...

Events would show that the Red Emperor’s instinct was to turn inwards, to fortify and not to reach out, to isolate and not to engage, to crush and not to yield. Xi’s predecessors had taken the same ...

China’s return to the highest echelons of women’s tennis is complete after the country was awarded hosting rights to the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup, the national teams’ tournament. A ...

The revival of Japan’s Mima Ito turned out to be a short-lived one as she fell at the second Chinese hurdle at the World Table Tennis Singapore ... Qian Tianyi of China for the first time ...

The friendship between the Philippines and China is so deeply rooted that it can be traced back as far as 1417—part of history that only a few knows. There wasn't the modern-day diplomacy yet. But ...

MELBOURNE -- As China works to position itself as the next global tennis powerhouse, with the goal of rivaling strongholds like Italy and Spain, organizers of the Australian Open are eyeing the ...

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will be hosted in Shenzhen, China from 2025 to 2027, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. It will be the first time that China will host the ...

China says Europe's role crucial in peace talks China views all efforts to end war positively Europe blindsided by Trump's phone calls to Putin, Zelenskiy China says ready to enhance strategic ...

How a Valentine’s Day fad sparked a ‘gold rush’ in China Demand for gold jewellery spiked in China ahead of Valentine’s Day as consumers pivoted away from other luxury gifts. China central ...

SINGAPORE – Wang Xinyu and her compatriots are a big reason why tennis is enjoying a popularity boom in China. According to Chinese media reports, booking a tennis court in some cities has ...