China’s National Day holiday sees travel surge as tourists hit the road
China’s National Day holiday is in full swing, with travelers fanning out across the country…
China’s National Day holiday sees travel surge as tourists hit the road
China’s National Day holiday is in full swing, with travelers fanning out across the country on the second day of the break, from bustling city hubs to scenic rural destinations, bringing fresh energy to the holiday economy. With only a three-day gap between the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and the National Day holiday this year, the…
Zhejiang releases quadrilingual 2025/2026 Foreign Business Environment Evaluation Report
Assessment Report on Business Environment for Foreign-funded Companies in Zhejiang Province 2025/2026 was released in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on September 17. The report provides a comprehensive review of foreign-invested enterprises’ assessments of policies, services and the innovation climate in Zhejiang, offering an objective basis for upgrading the province’s business environment. It shows that overall satisfaction…
South African commuters face rising fuel costs in 2026
The rising cost of fuel is putting additional pressure on South Africans who drive to work every day, with a typical diesel commuter spending more than R18,000 on fuel during the first nine months of 2026. BusinessTech calculated the estimated cost using driving data from Discovery and average fuel-consumption figures from the International Energy Agency…
South Africa issues up to 200 million SIM cards a year as eSIM adoption grows
South Africa’s mobile industry may be issuing close to 200 million SIM cards every year, raising concerns about the environmental impact of discarded plastic cards and highlighting the growing shift towards eSIM technology. The estimated annual volume is particularly notable given that South Africa has about 25 million economically active people. FNB Connect CEO Sashin…
27 killed in South Africa’s deadly weekend shootings as police intelligence faces scrutiny
At least 27 people were killed and another 26 injured in two mass shootings in South Africa over the weekend, prompting renewed questions about police intelligence, illegal firearms and the country’s ability to prevent attacks involving multiple victims. The first attack took place at a tavern in Wedela, near Carletonville on the West Rand, on…
Mfuleni emerges as South Africa’s murder hotspot with 73 killings in 91 days
Mfuleni, a township in Cape Town, has emerged as one of South Africa’s most prominent murder hotspots after police recorded 73 killings in just three months. The figures cover the period from April to June 2026, a total of 91 days, meaning the area recorded an average of almost one murder a day. According to…
Russia challenges US over South Africa’s exclusion from G20 summit
Russia has challenged Washington’s decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 meetings, arguing that the United States does not have the authority to unilaterally prevent an existing member from participating in the international forum. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov raised the issue during diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the United Nations General…
10th woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni as police investigate string of deaths
Police have launched an investigation after another woman’s body was discovered in Ekurhuleni, bringing the number of women’s bodies found in the area since July 2026 to 10. The latest discovery was made on Saturday morning, 26 September, in the Vusimuzi section of Thembisa, south of Johannesburg. The incident has renewed concerns among residents following…
Xi Jinping says China, US should be partners, not rivals
China and the United States should be partners, not rivals, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday in a written speech upon his arrival in the United States for a state visit. He stressed that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand, and that the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in US for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States. Xi is visiting the country from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were warmly welcomed by Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, upon their arrival at…