It was a quiet night as DeepSeek was by far the topic du jour in the region, though Mainland China (closed until next Wednesday), Indonesia (closed until Thursday), Malaysia (closed until Friday), and Taiwan (closed until next Monday) were closed for Chinese New Year while South Korea is closed until Friday for Korean New Year.

Xin Qi grew up in China, feeling intense pressure to succeed in every exam and activity. If she wasn’t the best, it wasn’t worth pursuing. So when she moved as an international student to Vancouver, she was surprised by an offer to join the campus dragon boat team even though she didn’t have any experience in it.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday noted solid progress the country has made in advancing Chinese modernization amid 'complex and challenging' situations over the past twelve months at a high-level reception to ring in the Chinese New Year.

When China recorded an uptick in births last year, some argued the country’s baby bust may be ending. But those hopes are likely to be dashed in 2025, demographers say.

Folk artists performed lion and dragon dances in Cambodia on Tuesday to celebrate the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which will fall on Wednesday. The dancers from eight different troupes jointly staged at the Royal Palace in the capital Phnom Penh and were greeted by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Royal Palace Minister Kuy Sophal.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday (Jan 27) ahead of the Chinese New Year, after acknowledging "complex and severe situations" in recent months. Xi addressed the gathering of top Communist Party officials as China gears up for its biggest public holiday,

The Jan 18 incident in Muar – which followed similar occurrences in Tangkak and Perak – triggered outrage among netizens. But experts say foreign flags flown to celebrate friendship and cultural exchange should not be politicised.

A dragon-shaped light show has gone viral for its precision and scale as it flew around the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

The Xiliin Gol International Ice Dragon Boat Championship kicked off in Xiliinhot on Jan 20, attracting over 3,000 spectators and showcasing top-tier teams from around the world. The competition brought together 20 teams and nearly 400 athletes from countries including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

President Xi Jinping on Monday said the country has made solid progress in advancing Chinese modernisation amid "complex and challenging" situations

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday noted solid progress the country has made in advancing Chinese modernization amid "complex and challenging" situations over the past 12 months at a

While slithering into the Lunar New Year, Ohio University student organizations brought together and unified communities to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated across East and Southeast Asia.