Asia stocks were mixed Wednesday, as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.25%, while the Shanghai Composite was up 0.54%.

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Given the high consumption of toilet paper each year, the option of a small hose installed next to the urinal is being considered by many.

PARIS - The flame-free Olympic balloon tethered to a cauldron that was an iconic symbol of last summer’s Games in Paris is to return to the French capital every year up until the next edition in ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Chinese artists leap from pedestals as they perform a traditional lion dance marking the Lunar New Year of ...

the government also urged caution to prevent fires during the holidays, particularly when burning real paper offerings on the worship day. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK ...

Anna Abalkina is a research fellow at the Institute for East European Studies at the Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Spring Festival is China's most grand traditional holiday and a brilliant symbol of Chinese culture. During this time, people engage in a variety of folk activities to convey their hopes for family ...

she was greeted by a vibrant display of red lanterns and paper cuttings featuring the Chinese character "fu," a symbol of good fortune. Having long dreamed of visiting China, Shimada and her ...