North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been called the face of many things over the years: tyranny, despotism, dictatorship. But for some in the South, his image seems more beauty regime than evil regime. Kim-themed moisturising face masks have been flying off the shelves in South Korea’s beauty-obsessed capital amid growing speculation the North Korean […] Read more

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier told Chinese students on Friday that “havoc” was wrought in the name of Karl Marx in Germany and eastern Europe, but the philosopher also stood for things like freedom of the press. Marx is lauded in China, and in May Chinese President Xi Jinping said the decision of the ruling Communist […] Read more

After this year’s Sing! China, a hit singing competition TV series, concludes last month, a young talent Su Han from pop star Jay Chou’s team caught the public attention by his infusive performance. Growing up in a family of scholars and being an engineering doctoral student at Tsinghua University himself, Su finds a way to […] Read more

Image:Meng Hongwei is being investigated for bribery The former president of Interpol is being investigated for bribery and other crimes, according to Chinese officials. Meng Hongwei had hit international headlines a few days ago after his unexplained disappearance while travelling from France to China. His wife said she feared for his life, as he had […] Read more