Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong urges couples to welcome ‘little dragons’ into family in Chinese New Year message

4 weeks ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

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4 weeks ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

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4 weeks ago

China, Singapore eye closer ties

China Daily

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong during their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping expressed hope on Tuesday that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral platforms and effectively managing major projects. China has been Singapore's largest …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

CHILL, HAPPINESS — YOUNG COUPLES SAY 'I DO' TO CREATIVE NUPTIALS

China Daily

Wedding traditions change as celebrants stamp individuality on ceremonies On a recent Wednesday morning, 27-year-old copywriter Wu Yuncheng hopped on a city bus in Linyi, Shandong province. "Complete relaxation at my wedding and let's toast with a cup of milk tea," said the woman, who shared her wedding photos on lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu. "The average amount spent on a wedding …

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1 month ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. According to Ocean Park, the panda twins have grown teeth, with the female panda cub, initially weighing 122 grams at birth, now weighing 5.3 kg, and the male panda cub's weight increasing from 112 grams at …

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1 month ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. According to Ocean Park, the panda twins have grown teeth, with the female panda cub, initially weighing 122 grams at birth, now weighing 5.3 kg, and the male panda cub's weight increasing from 112 grams at …

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1 month ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

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1 month ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Hong Kong Long Giant Dong Panda Ying Ying Ying

Top News

1 month ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Hong Kong Long Giant Dong Ying Ying Panda Ying

Top News

1 month ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Hong Kong Long Giant Dong Panda Ying Ying Ying

1 month ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Hong Kong Long Giant Dong Panda Ying Ying Ying

1 month ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

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Nation ready to boost friendship with Myanmar

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nation ready to boost friendship with Myanmar

China Daily

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China for the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit, in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Nov 6, 2024. China supports Myanmar in advancing its political reconciliation and transition process, and is willing to steadily promote construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor under the framework of high-quality Belt …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nation ready to boost friendship with Myanmar

China Daily

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China for the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit, in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Nov 6, 2024. China supports Myanmar in advancing its political reconciliation and transition process, and is willing to steadily promote construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor under the framework of high-quality Belt …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nation ready to boost friendship with Myanmar

China Daily

By Cao Desheng | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 07:32 Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China for the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit, in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Nov 6, 2024. China supports Myanmar in advancing its political reconciliation and transition process, and is willing to steadily promote construction of …

China Development Myanmar Chinese Nation Relations Min Aung Hlaing

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Singapore’s democratic ‘veneer is quite thin,’ says son of its modern-day founder

LA Times

Lee Hsien Yang, son of late former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was granted asylum in the U.K. Lee Hsien Yang, who has been granted political refugee status in the U.K., told the Associated Press that Singaporean authorities have “weaponized” the country’s laws against critics and that he is just the most prominent example of a growing number of Singaporeans …

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2 months ago

Lee Hsien Yang's Asylum in UK: A Family Divided by Politics

Firstpost

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, has been granted asylum in the UK, citing persecution by the Singaporean government led for two decades by his brother, Lee Hsien Loong. The family feud, sparked by a dispute over the fate of their father's home, escalated into legal battles and public accusations of power …

Politics Law Human Rights International Relations London

2 months ago

Singapore founder’s son says he is now a political refugee in UK

The Independent

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2 months ago

The son of Singapore's founder says he has been granted political asylum in the U.K.

NPR

The son of Singapore's founder says he has been granted political asylum in the U.K. toggle caption Wong Maye-E/AP LONDON — Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, said Tuesday that he's now a "political refugee" after the U.K. government granted him asylum from what he described as persecution at home. They have …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Singapore Visit: Narendra Modi meets Singapore counterpart Wong

The Hindu

Singapore is an important part of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and India wishes to create many Singapore-like success stories on its territory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, on his visit to the country. Apart from meeting his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, Mr. Modi oversaw the signing of MoUs including one on semiconductors that will help in supply chain …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Premier Lawrence Wong, says ’want to create many Singapores in India’

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 5 hailed Singapore and said that it is not just a country but an inspiration for every developing country. The second day of his trip in Singapore began with a ceremonial welcome for PM Modi at Singapore's Parliament House, followed by a meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong. Many congratulations to you from …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

New pandas make San Diego debut, boost bilateral conservation research

China Daily

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng and California Governor Gavin Newsom welcome new pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao on Thursday as they greeted the public at their new home in the San Diego Zoo. LIU GUANGUAN / CHINA NEWS SERVICE Accompanied by strains of Chinese classical music and cheers from a crowd of onlookers, the San Diego …

China California Chinese Xie San Diego Panda Xin Bao

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Traditions celebrated at Dragon Boat Festival

China Daily

Young American-born Chinese children perform a self-directed minidrama celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival Saturday at the Glow Cultural Center in Flushing, Queens, New York, telling the tale of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet during the Warring States Period, whom Chinese people commemorate on this day. US-born Chinese children also performed a self-directed minidrama celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival, telling the …

Festival Ming Chinese Children Dragon Boat Festival

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Guangdong, Taiwan to deepen exchanges

China Daily

A senior Chinese official promised to continuously deepen exchanges and cooperation between Guangdong province and Taiwan in various fields, promoting peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and contributing to national reunification. Both the Chinese mainland and Taiwan must adhere to the one-China principle and resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence "and separatist behaviors and external interference, as the issue of national reunification is …

China Taiwan Chinese Guangdong Huang Taiwan Independence Deepen Exchanges

7 months ago

Dragon year expected to give 'baby bump' to falling birthrate

China Daily

A nurse takes a newborn baby out of the delivery room at a hospital in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Feb 10. "Chinese people have a strong preference for zodiac signs, and we saw a small baby boom in the previous Year of the Dragon in 2012," said Zhai Zhenwu, president of the China Population Association. "The Year of …

China Children This Year Covid Shanxi Number Pregnant Women

7 months ago

Dragon year expected to give 'baby bump' to falling birthrate

China Daily

A nurse takes a newborn baby out of the delivery room at a hospital in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Feb 10. "Chinese people have a strong preference for zodiac signs, and we saw a small baby boom in the previous Year of the Dragon in 2012," said Zhai Zhenwu, president of the China Population Association. "The Year of …

China Children This Year Covid Shanxi Number Pregnant Women

7 months ago

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?

The Diplomat

On April 15, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the long-awaited announcement that he will step down on May 15 after nearly two decades in office, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. In a short statement, Lee’s office said that the leader “will formally advise the President to appoint Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Mr …

Support Singapore Political Election Minister Lee Wong

7 months ago

'Momma Chang' provides free home to families with sick kids in Xi'an

China Daily

Chang Xiangyang celebrates Spring Festival earlier this year with some children and parents at Xinyu Home in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. CHINA DAILY A kindhearted woman in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, is providing a much-needed lifeline for out-of-town families with family members requiring treatment in the city, by putting them up free of charge. Xi'an native Chang Xiangyang struck upon the idea …

Chang Xiangyang Xinyu Home

7 months ago

'Momma Chang' provides free home to families with sick kids in Xi'an

China Daily

Chang Xiangyang celebrates Spring Festival earlier this year with some children and parents at Xinyu Home in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. CHINA DAILY A kindhearted woman in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, is providing a much-needed lifeline for out-of-town families with family members requiring treatment in the city, by putting them up free of charge. Xi'an native Chang Xiangyang struck upon the idea …

Sick Kids Chang Xinyu Home

7 months, 1 week ago

Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-century

The Hindu

Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to make “tomorrow better than today” as he took his oath of office Wednesday in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure stability in the Asian financial hub. Mr. Wong warned that Singapore must brace for a “messier, riskier and more violent world” by staying united and blazing new trails. Singapore under …

Singapore Minister Lead Lee Wong Pap

7 months, 1 week ago

Singapore’s new prime minister vows to ‘lead in our own way’ as Lee dynasty ends after half-century

Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong vowed to make “tomorrow better than today” as he took his oath of office Wednesday in a carefully planned political succession designed to ensure stability in the Asian financial hub. Lee’s departure marked the end of a family dynasty led by his father Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first leader, who …

Singapore Minister Lead Lee Wong Pap

7 months, 1 week ago

Wong will be sworn in as Singapore's prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong bows out after 20 years

The Independent

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7 months, 1 week ago

Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years

Al Jazeera

Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state’s top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer. Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years and only its fourth leader since independence, capping a carefully calibrated power transfer aimed at ensuring continuity in the wealthy city-state. Wong, 51, comes from …

Singapore Minister Leader 20 Years Lee Wong

7 months, 1 week ago

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

Al Jazeera

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state’s fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15. The 51-year-old will replace Lee Hsien Loong – the eldest son of the country’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew – who has been in the job since August 2004. The mild-mannered Wong was selected by his peers among the “4G”, …

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8 months ago

Exploring the mystique of the 'loong'

China Daily

Anna Onuchina, a Russian student from Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, write the Chinese character "loong" under the guidance of Zhang Zhenzhong at a cultural studio in Shenyang, Liaoning, on April 20. In celebration of this occasion, a group of international students from Shenyang University of Chemical Technology gathered for a special extracurricular activity to explore the Chinese character for …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore’s outgoing prime minister will stay on as senior minister, his successor says

Associated Press

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will stay on in the government as senior minister after he steps down next month, his successor said Tuesday. Lee is the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first prime minister who built the resource-poor city-state into one of the world’s richest nations during 31 years in office. Wong, who is …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15

Al Jazeera

Wong, currently deputy prime minister, will replace Lee Hsien Loong who has led the city-state since 2004. Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country’s next leader on May 15. Lee will “relinquish his office on 15 May 2024”, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement on Monday evening. “He will formally …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, hands over power to deputy Lawrence Wong

The Hindu

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Mr. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state's president to appoint Mr. Wong, who is currently deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, to succeed him, his office said in a …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore PM Lee to Hand Reins to Wong After Two Decades

Hindustan Times

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned succession, ending a two-decade run and ushering in a new era led by his deputy Lawrence Wong. HT Image Deputy Prime Minister Wong, 51, who’s also finance minister, will become the city-state’s fourth premier the same day. His father, the late Lee Kuan …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15 and hand power to his deputy

Associated Press

SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm, and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally advise the city-state’s president to appoint Wong, who is currently deputy prime minister and finance minister, to succeed him, his office said in a …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down on May 15, Deputy Wong to succeed

India TV News

Singapore: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday said he will step down on May 15 and announced that he will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong. "I will relinquish my role as Prime Minister on May 15 2024, and DPM Lawrence Wong will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister on the same day," the statement …

Singapore Prime Prime Minister Minister Wong Chong Lee Hsien Loong

8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore Prime Minister Lee to step down, hand power to his deputy

LA Times

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during a press conference following a bilateral meeting at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 5. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that he will step down on May 15 after two decades at the helm and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Lee, 72, will formally …

Singapore Prime Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Minister Lee Lee Hsien Loong

8 months, 1 week ago

Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, Deputy PM Wong to succeed

New Indian Express

SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday he will step down on May 15 after nearly 20 years of heading the government of the economically prosperous country as part of the long-planned leadership transition and will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong. The political succession in Singapore's ruling People's Action Party appeared to be taking shape …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

In the face of China invasion questions, Taiwan's youth build resilience

ABC

As Caleb Chang reduces chicken stock in a pot, he laments it's "frustrating people only see Taiwan as a dangerous place". "I go searching for Taiwan's native herbs and try to get people interested in our nature, like this ailanthus prickly ash that adds a milky aroma to the top of drinks," he says, smiling. "It's never taboo in Taiwan …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan researcher devoted life to motherland

China Daily

Yan Dongjie One reason I love Beijing is because there is no better place in China where one can participate in the country's development and witness history unfolding. Every March, the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference convene in Beijing for meetings known as the two sessions. Passing by the Great Hall …

China Research National Taiwan Committee Chinese Beijing

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan researcher devoted life to motherland

China Daily

Yan Dongjie One reason I love Beijing is because there is no better place in China where one can participate in the country's development and witness history unfolding. Every March, the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference convene in Beijing for meetings known as the two sessions. Passing by the Great Hall …

China Research National Taiwan Committee Chinese Beijing

9 months, 2 weeks ago

龙年到聊聊龙年成语 (II)

China Daily

A boy holding a dragon-shaped lantern watches a show at a Spring Festival temple fair in Yancheng county, East China's Shandong province, Feb 12, 2024. Kick off the Year of the Dragon with some useful Chinese "chengyu " about this mythical creature The Year of the Dragon has always been one of China's favorite years. Chinese people often even refer …

China Chinese Zhang Dragons Dragon Lóng

9 months, 3 weeks ago

龙年到聊聊龙年成语 (I)

China Daily

A colorful dragon lantern with its body coiled into five arches lights up the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, Sichuan province. LIU LANYING/FOR CHINA DAILY Kick off the Year of the Dragon with some useful Chinese "chengyu " about this mythical creature The Year of the Dragon has always been one of China's favorite years. 乘龙快婿 The ideal son-in-law can …

China Chinese Xiao Liu Dragons Dragon Lóng

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Spring Festival couplets written by Yuan Chengyi

China Daily

Spring Festival couplets written by Yuan Chengyi Spring Festival couplets are an essential part of Chinese New Year’s celebrations. Written on red paper, Spring Festival couplets combine Chinese poetic and calligraphic art and convey people’s best wishes for the new year. Pu’er city in Yunnan province held a "Search for the Most Beautiful Spring Festival Couplets" event on Jan 22. …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Rise of the dragon

China Daily

Tourists experience paper cutting of the dragon in Beijing on Jan 20. As Year of the Rabbit comes to a close, country welcomes in new sign of the zodiac It is the symbol of Chinese nationality and of potent and auspicious powers. And with the Lunar New Year approaching, the Year of the Dragon has arrived. At the beginning of …

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Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong urges couples to welcome ‘little dragons’ into family in Chinese New Year message

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