Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway Opens, Cutting Travel to 1h32m
The Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway opens today, cutting travel time to 1h32m and connecting western Guangdong to the Greater Bay Area with cultural flair.
Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida: Productive but Hurdles Ahead
Last weekend in Florida, U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian reps held “productive” talks on a 20-point peace plan, but core differences could delay a breakthrough.
Bohai Oilfield Sets 2025 Output Record with 40M Tonnes
The Chinese mainland’s Bohai Oilfield set a new 2025 record, producing over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent and boosting energy security and economic development.
Winter Solstice on the Chinese Mainland: What’s on the Table?
Discover how families across the Chinese mainland celebrate Dongzhi with comforting seasonal dishes like dumplings, tangyuan, and rice cakes on December 21, 2025.
Swiss Minister Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Switzerland’s interior minister is considering banning social media for under-16s to protect children, following Australia’s lead and local school phone bans.
PLA Hospital Ship Silk Road Ark Arrives in Barbados for 7-Day Mission
The PLA Navy hospital ship Silk Road Ark has arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, for a seven-day medical mission under Mission Harmony 2025, offering free healthcare services.
Foreign Trade Law Draft in Chinese Mainland to Boost Cross-Border Finance
The Chinese mainland’s top legislature meets Dec 22–27 in Beijing to review amendments to the Foreign Trade Law aimed at boosting foreign trade and cross-border finance.
Why Chinese Tech Giants Are Terrified of ByteDance’s AI Phone
ByteDance’s AI Phone promises system-level intelligence and seamless experiences. Find out why major Chinese mainland tech firms are on high alert.
Japanese Opposition Warns Against Easing Arms Export Restrictions
Opposition leaders in Japan slam a ruling coalition plan to lift caps on arms exports, warning it risks creating a military-industrial complex and abandoning postwar pacifist principles.
Venezuela Denounces U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker
Venezuela condemns the U.S. naval seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off its coast, calling it piracy and a breach of international maritime law.