China sees rising popularity of drone displays
Pacific Asia • Nov 3, 2025, 2:42 PM
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In China, large-scale drone shows are breaking records, with performances using over 15,000 drones to create spectacular images in the sky. While audiences are amazed by the precision and visual effects, technological glitches occasionally cause drones to fall, highlighting the risks behind these elaborate displays. Despite the dangers, drone performances remain hugely popular across cities like Shanghai.
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China's toilet revolution: World toilet day aims to promote clean sanitation for all
Pacific Asia • 10:54 AM
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Today marks World Toilet Day, a day that seeks to inspire actions to tackle what the UN refers to as a global sanitation crisis, with some 3.4 billion people living without safe sanitation. In China this year also marks 10 years since Chinese President X
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China says 'no market' for Japan seafood imports amid Taiwan spat
Pacific Asia • 10:47 AM
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China will suspend Japanese seafood imports, media in Tokyo reported Wednesday as a row sparked by comments about Taiwan deepens, although neither government confirmed the move. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Beijing, Jan Camenzind Broomby.
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