Venezuela Brands US Oil Tanker Seizure as ‘Piracy’
Venezuela decries the US seizure of a private oil tanker, calling it an act of piracy that violates international law, marking the second such incident in recent weeks.
Russia Opposes Japan’s Nuclear Weapon Talks 🚫
Russia’s Deputy FM Andrey Rudenko warns that Japan’s nuclear weapon talks risk triggering a security spiral in Northeast Asia.
Chinese Mainland Launches Communications Technology Test Satellite
On December 20, 2025, the Chinese mainland launched a communication technology test satellite aboard Long March-5 from Wenchang, marking a new step for space-based data relay.
Cuba Denounces US ‘Terrorist’ Label on Venezuela
Cuba’s foreign minister blasts the US designation of Venezuela as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’ as politically motivated aggression that threatens regional peace.
Lhalu Wetland Sets Record as World’s Highest Urban Wetland
Lhasa’s Lhalu Wetland, at 3,649m elevation, has been certified as the world’s highest urban wetland, showcasing urban ecology at its peak.
Chinese mainland launches new comms test satellite via Long March-5
The Chinese mainland launched a new communication technology test satellite aboard a Long March-5 from Wenchang on Dec 20. It’s the 618th mission, testing multi-band, high-speed links.
US, Egypt, Qatar & Türkiye Back Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Last Friday, the US, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye backed the Board of Peace as a transitional administration in Gaza, following progress in the October ceasefire.
After COP30 in Belém: Brazil’s Plan on Fossil Fuels
Brazil’s COP30 president reflects on the stalled fossil fuel phase-out in Belém and shares a three-step plan to keep global climate talks moving into 2026.
Zootopia 2 Box Office Soars with Chinese Mainland Fans
Disney’s Zootopia 2 is breaking records, with nearly half of ticket sales from the Chinese mainland. Its themes of diversity and empathy are resonating worldwide.
From Doctor to Shopkeeper: How Rachel Pinniger’s Chengdu Shop Rebuilt Lives
British doctor Rachel Pinniger swapped medicine for a Chengdu shop in the Chinese mainland, empowering residents like Chen Lubin to rebuild their lives.