The American Express Times
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Giving Both Their Flowers
Aaron Flowers plays as a safety for the University of Oregon's football team, while his younger brother Benji Flowers signed a professional soccer contract with Chelsea after developing in the FC Dallas academy. Benji's $3 million transfer highlights the growing impact of MLS youth programs, as he will continue training in Texas until joining Chelsea…
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Cutting smoke, keeping the spirit
As the Zhong Yuan Festival nears in Malaysia, many devotees are reducing or forgoing the traditional burning of joss paper and incense to address environmental…
Tiny state show big improvement at Sukma
Perlis improved its performance at the Malaysia Games by winning 17 gold medals, surpassing its previous total and rising to 11th place overall. Success in…
China tightens cross-border anti-graft fight
Chinese lawmakers have started reviewing a draft law aimed at strengthening China's measures against cross-border corruption by enhancing repatriation of fugitives, asset recovery, and international…
US ups unilateral sanctions on Iran
The United States imposed new sanctions targeting Iran’s digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors to cut off key financial resources for Tehran and…
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Officials to face lifelong ecological accountability
China’s central authorities have issued new rules requiring Communist Party and government officials to be held accountable for environmental damage throughout their lives, regardless of…
Pioneering designer of JH-7 fighter-bomber dies
Chen Yijian, the chief designer of China’s JH-7 fighter-bomber and a noted engineering academician, died at the age of 96 in Xi’an. His pioneering work…
Animal communicator heals pet owners’ hearts
Tseng Yi-ju, a Taiwanese animal communicator in Xiamen, helps mainland Chinese pet owners understand and address their animals’ behavioral and emotional needs. This growing practice…
Juncao plants a seed of hope for intl students
International students from developing countries at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University are adopting Juncao technology, a sustainable mushroom cultivation method, to drive economic and environmental…
People-to-people exchanges enduring bridge
Ronald Sakolsky, a retired American teacher, returned to China after more than 20 years to witness the ecological transformation he helped support through grassroots fundraising…
China-Africa can usher in AI media revolution
Artificial intelligence is beginning to revolutionize media production in Africa by enabling content creation in multiple local languages and lowering costs for filmmakers and digital…
Europe heat waves kill 35,000, strain insurers
At least 35,000 excess deaths have been linked to a series of severe heat waves across Europe in 2026, with the elderly population bearing the…
Jets Plan To Work Kenyon Sadiq In Slowly
The New York Jets will slowly incorporate rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq into their offense due to a lingering injury that limited his early training…
Coastal regions on high alert as 4 back-to-back storms bring heavy rain
Four tropical cyclones—Typhoons Saudel, Narra, Gaenari, and Atsani—are currently active over the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea, leading to emergency preparations across multiple coastal…
Updated autonomous vehicle rules mooted
China has proposed a major update to its Road Traffic Safety Law, including detailed regulations for autonomous vehicles, assigning manufacturer liability for traffic violations and…
Scientists map rock glaciers on plateau
Chinese researchers have mapped 132,867 rock glaciers across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, creating the largest inventory of its kind and revealing ice reserves comparable to dozens…
Gift exchange highlights duo’s long-lasting green drive and friendship
Yin Yuzhen, a renowned environmentalist from Inner Mongolia, reunited with her American friend Ronald Sakolsky in Ordos after 26 years, celebrating their decades-long collaboration in…
Fujian league attracts cross-Strait players
The Fujian city soccer league has integrated nearly 20 players from Taiwan into its teams, promoting cross-Strait interaction through sports with robust fan engagement and…
Herders key figures in plateau wildlife conservation
Local herders in Qinghai’s Three-River-Source National Park have collaborated with researchers using technology and traditional knowledge to monitor and protect snow leopard populations. This community-driven…
US needs an exit ramp for itself, not an 'economic D-Day' for Iran
The United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on nearly 60 Iranian individuals and entities, targeting sectors including digital assets, gold, and shipping…
Latin America knows who is cooperative, who exploitative
U.S. officials have warned Latin American countries that Chinese technology companies like Huawei and Hikvision pose security risks due to Chinese laws that allegedly mandate…
China fuels tourism in Australia
Australia’s tourism sector grew by 8 percent in 2025-26, reaching 9.1 million short-term visitors, with a notable surge in arrivals from China, which increased by…
Swallowed by grief
An armed group launched a raid in Kenscoff, Haiti, killing at least 47 people and injuring 22 others in the early morning hours. This attack…
Truth found in tiny traces
Forensic DNA analyst Zhang Mengting played a crucial role in solving multiple complex cases in Xiangyang, including identifying a suspect through mosquito-derived DNA and reuniting…
US proposes H-1B fee exceeding $100,000
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee for employers hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program to recover federal immigration…
US Treasury weighs cash account to fund buybacks
The U.S. Treasury is considering using its nearly $1 trillion cash reserve to fund expanded buybacks of long-term government bonds to support market liquidity. This…
Syria hails its removal from Washington’s terror list
The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism for the first time since 1979, lifting long-standing sanctions linked to Syria’s…
Forum calls for Asian unity amid geopolitical challenges
Political leaders and experts from across Asia gathered in Beijing to discuss strategies for enhancing regional unity amid rising geopolitical tensions and technological challenges. They…
Waddle weigh: Zookeeper weighs penguins for annual health check
Staff at the Zoological Society of London weighed the penguins at London Zoo as part of their annual health check. Tracking the birds' weight helps…
What is behind Shein’s drop in valuation?
Shein plans to launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong with a valuation of up to $27 billion, significantly lower than its previous private…
Pool cleaning robots make global splash
Chinese manufacturers now dominate the global market for cable-free pool cleaning robots, with the top five sellers all based in China and accounting for over…
Electricity use soars in July
China’s electricity consumption hit a record 1.04 trillion kilowatt-hours in July, driven by rapid growth in high-tech manufacturing, internet data services, and electric vehicle industries.…
Hunan scenic area boosts hot spot bona fides
Zhangjiajie in Hunan province has seen a 19% rise in inbound tourism during the first seven months of 2026, fueled by expanded cultural attractions and…
Where law meets humanity
*The Trembling of Cicada*, a Chinese legal suspense drama starring Francis Ng, Zheng Yunlong, and Zhong Chuxi, premiered on Zhejiang TV and major streaming platforms…
China-Chile ties gain pace via continuity
Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna visited China to mark the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership and reaffirmed Chile's commitment to deepen cooperation…
Shipping turmoil threatening global food supplies: UN
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the restoration of free navigation through critical maritime choke points, citing severe disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait…
Japan Cabinet’s poll ratings drop amid rising public doubts
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet has dropped to its lowest level since she took office in October 2025, driven by public doubts…
Man masters legendary machine to produce aircraft parts for country
Ye Linwei, team leader at China National Erzihong Group, successfully mastered the operation of an 80,000-metric-ton die-forging press to produce critical titanium components for China’s…
Bourse seen enduring fluctuations
Chinese equities remain attractive to long-term investors due to unique technology advancements and efforts to improve shareholder returns, despite short-term volatility driven by global economic…
Intensified efforts to help attract more FDI
China is ramping up efforts to boost foreign direct investment and two-way investment cooperation ahead of the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade,…
Quality, effectiveness of financial services in focus
Chinese lawmakers have proposed major revisions to the banking supervision law to strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance consumer protections, and improve risk management across financial institutions.…
Chinese tech aids Mongolia’s green, industry goals
Mongolia is partnering with Chinese companies to combat desertification through advanced green technologies and large-scale reforestation projects, including the One Billion Trees initiative and sustainable…