China and ROK Chart Win-Win Economic Cooperation
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and ROK President Lee Jae Myung met this Monday in Beijing to boost economic and trade ties and open new win-win cooperation prospects.
Xi Jinping Welcomes ROK President Lee Jae Myung in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed ROK President Lee Jae Myung to Beijing on Jan. 5, 2026, kicking off his state visit to the Chinese mainland with talks on trade, tech and cultural cooperation.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Guinea’s Newly Elected President Doumbouya
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Mamady Doumbouya on Jan. 4 after his election as president of Guinea, highlighting strong diplomatic ties.
Minor Cold (Xiao Han) Arrives: Nature’s Winter Pause Before Spring
On Jan. 5, 2026, the solar term Xiao Han or Minor Cold ushers in nature’s chilliest pause across the Chinese mainland before spring’s first warmth.
Chinese Mainland Unveils Nationwide Green Consumption Plan
The Chinese mainland has unveiled a nationwide action plan to boost green consumption, aiming to accelerate the transition to sustainable living and support high-quality development.
46 University Teams Take on Harbin’s 18th Snow Sculpture Contest
The 18th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest kicked off on January 4, 2026, at Harbin Engineering University, bringing 46 university teams together in frosty creativity.
Remote Control to the Rescue: Chinese Mainland’s Firefighting Drone Tackles Fires 1,500 km Away
Galaxy Space demo shows a firefighting drone on the Chinese mainland, controlled from 1,500 km away via satellite internet, offering new hope for fast, remote wildfire response.
History Repeats? Expert Questions Venezuela’s Fate After US Action
Colombian commentator Fernando Munoz questions if Venezuela’s fate will differ after the U.S. military action on Jan. 3, warning of repeat turmoil.
Chinese Mainland Completes First Astronaut Cave-Training Mission
The Chinese mainland just wrapped up its first astronaut cave-training mission, training 28 astronauts in environmental monitoring, cave mapping, communications and team psychology.
PLA Launches 2026 Training Season to Boost Combat Readiness
In January 2026, the Chinese PLA kicked off a large-scale, combat-focused training season across army, navy, air force, rocket force, and armed police to boost joint readiness.