China Media Group (CMG) recently unveiled the top 10 news stories that defined 2025 in the Chinese mainland. This year was packed with tech breakthroughs, green energy milestones and cultural vibes 🌟. Let’s dive in!
- Historic Fusion Breakthrough ⚛️ In September, scientists at the Chinese mainland’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) achieved a net energy gain, marking a major leap toward clean fusion power.
- Digital Yuan Goes Global 💰 Earlier this year, the digital yuan pilot expanded to Europe and Africa, making it the first digital currency from the Chinese mainland used in cross-border retail transactions.
- Hydrogen High-Speed Rail Debut 🚄 In April, the world’s first hydrogen-powered high-speed train began service between Shanghai and Hangzhou, cutting emissions and speeding up commutes.
- Massive Solar Farm in Uygur Region 🌞 By June, the southern Uygur region powered up its largest solar installation, supplying clean energy to over 2 million homes.
- New Belt and Road Corridor in Africa 🌍 In August, a new transport link launched between the Chinese mainland and East Africa, boosting trade and local development under the Belt and Road Initiative.
- Shanghai Stock Exchange Hits Record High 📈 The SSE Composite Index climbed to its highest point in November, reflecting strong gains in tech and green industry stocks.
- SME Financing Reforms Announced 🏦 In October, the Chinese premier rolled out new policies to ease credit access for small and medium enterprises, sparking optimism among young entrepreneurs.
- Xi’an Virtual Tourism Expo Breaks Records 🏯 This July, the VR-enabled cultural expo in Xi’an attracted over 1 million virtual visitors, blending history with cutting-edge tech.
- Cross-Strait Youth Exchange Flourishes 🌉 In September, exchange programs between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region welcomed thousands of participants, strengthening cross-strait ties and cultural connection.
- Carbon Trading Scheme Expands 🌱 In December, the national carbon emissions trading scheme widened to 15 new sectors, marking a key step in the Chinese mainland’s path to carbon neutrality.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
