Harbin’s Ice and Snow World Welcomes Humanoid Robot Idols
A new idol group of humanoid robots is mesmerizing crowds at Harbin Ice and Snow World, performing in -20°C weather and winning fans with their fearless, futuristic dance moves.
Chinese mainland Adds Two to “Taiwan Independence” List
On Jan 7, 2026, the Chinese mainland named Liu Shih-fang and Cheng Ying-yao as die-hard “Taiwan independence” secessionists, bringing the list to 14 and vowing legal action against them.
Israel Greenlights 3,401-Unit E1 Settlement Tender Near Jerusalem
Israel issued a tender on Jan 6 for 3,401 units in the E1 settlement near Jerusalem, a move critics warn could split the West Bank in two.
Western Coalition Backs Binding Security Guarantees for Ukraine
About 30 Western and European countries agreed in Paris on Jan 6, 2026 to include binding security guarantees in any future peace deal for Ukraine.
Chinese FM Wang Yi Launches 2026 Africa Tour: Ethiopia to Lesotho
Chinese FM Wang Yi starts his 2026 tour in Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, marking the 36th consecutive year Africa hosts China’s first diplomatic mission of the year.
Trump’s Greenland Plan Sparks Alliance Alarm, Warns Chinese Expert
President Trump’s renewed bid to acquire Greenland for security reasons draws sharp criticism from a Chinese mainland expert, who warns of NATO alliance fragmentation and legal breaches.
Trump Says Venezuela Will Hand Over Up to 50M Barrels of Oil
US President Trump announced that interim Venezuela authorities will transfer 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, sold at market price, with proceeds to benefit both nations.
Trump Considers Military Option to Seize Greenland, Europe Pushes Back
President Trump is weighing military action to acquire Greenland, prompting strong pushback from Denmark, NATO allies and Arctic security experts.
Wang Yi: Cooperation to Shape Chinese mainland-EU Ties
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges cooperation as the core of Chinese mainland-EU relations after a call with Finland’s FM, highlighting green tech, AI and free trade.
African Expert Questions US Operation in Venezuela
African legal expert Patrick Kadima warns a recent US operation in Venezuela could breach international law if President Maduro was seized, raising questions about state sovereignty.