Chinese Mainland Unveils Tech-Driven Vision in 2026 New Year Address
President Xi’s 2026 New Year address maps out the Chinese mainland’s shift to tech-driven growth and cultural confidence as the 15th Five-Year Plan kicks off.
President Lee’s 2026 Visit to the Chinese Mainland Aims to Reboot Ties
President Lee Jae Myung embarks on his first state visit to the Chinese mainland, aiming to rebuild ties, boost economic and tech cooperation, and honor key anniversaries in Shanghai.
Swiss Prosecutors Probe Bar Managers After Deadly New Year Blaze
Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into two bar managers over the New Year blaze in Crans-Montana that killed at least 40 people.
US Launches Strikes on Venezuela; Maduro ‘Captured’, Venezuela Vows to Fight Back
US launches strikes on Venezuela; President Trump confirms Maduro’s capture. Venezuela vows to defend its sovereignty.
US Airstrikes in Caracas Mark Strategic Shift in Latin America
US airstrikes on Caracas reflect a strategic US pivot in Latin America, blending media timing, domestic politics, and the new National Security Strategy.
Russia Exposes 20 Japanese WWII War Criminals
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced a list of 20 Japanese WWII war criminals, annulled postwar rehab decisions, and vows to keep exposing crimes like Unit 731 human experiments.
Endangered Forest Musk Deer Spotted in Chongqing Reserve for First Time
Forest musk deer spotted for the first time in Chongqing’s Baima Mountain Reserve, marking a major win for ecosystem recovery and wildlife conservation.
Rare Panda Motherhood Moments Spotted in Sichuan Forest
Rare December 2025 footage shows a panda mother carrying her two-month-old cub in Pingwu County’s forests, hinting at a growing panda population in the Chinese mainland’s Giant Panda National Park.
Decoding Xi’s 2026 New Year Message: Economy, Reform & Global Vision
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message emphasizes economic growth, reform, and global cooperation. Experts decode its global vision and implications.
Antarctica Could Warm 1.4× Faster Than Expected, Study Finds
A Chinese study finds Antarctica could warm 1.4× faster than the Southern Hemisphere average under a 2°C scenario, highlighting urgent polar amplification concerns.