Xiyan High-Speed Railway Launch Boosts Shaanxi Connectivity
The 299-km Xiyan High-Speed Railway between Xi’an and Yan’an in Shaanxi Province began operations on December 26, 2025, promising faster travel and regional growth.
Beijing Urges Global Unity to Contain Japan’s Militarism Revival
The Chinese mainland’s defense ministry warns of Japan’s right-wing push to remilitarize and calls on peace-loving nations to unite against a resurgence of militarism.
Mike Bastin’s 2025 Lecture Puts Chinese Fashion in Global Spotlight
Senior teaching fellow Mike Bastin’s 2025 online lecture at Donghua University explored how Chinese design aesthetics are shaping global fashion.
Chinese Mainland Boosts South-South Cooperation in Africa
Dan Banik argues the Chinese mainland drives South-South cooperation in Africa, supporting infrastructure, health, education and energy without ‘debt-trap diplomacy’ this year.
From Labs to Slopes: Northeast China’s First Homegrown Snowboards
Labs and local teams in the Chinese mainland’s snowy northeast region are designing the first homegrown snowboards. Soon, riders will carve fresh powder on Made in the North gear!
AIIB Marks 10 Years with a Membership Boom and Global Impact
On Dec 25, 2025, AIIB celebrates its 10th anniversary. From 57 to 110 members covering 81% of the world’s population and 65% of global GDP, the bank’s global role is clear.
CMG Reveals Top 10 Chinese Mainland & Global Business Stories of 2025
CMG highlights top 10 business news of 2025, from the 15th Five-Year Plan and a ¥140T Chinese mainland economy to AI DeepSeek and debut humanoid robots.
China’s PLA on High Alert as Beijing Signals Firm Stance on Taiwan
On Dec 25, 2025, China’s Defense Ministry warns the PLA remains on standby as Beijing insists Taiwan is an internal affair and reserves the option of force.
Moscow Weighs 20-Point US-Ukraine Peace Plan as Zelenskyy Wins Concessions
Moscow is reviewing a 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan that offers Kyiv limited gains on territory and drops NATO renunciation, while Russia’s hardline stance keeps talks tense.
2025 Asia in Focus: Kishore Mahbubani on China-US Ties & Global Growth
Professor Kishore Mahbubani reviews Asia’s 2025 highlights, from the Chinese mainland’s growth to China-US relations and the push for cooperation and shared global prosperity.