Farmers Light Fires at EU Parliament Over Mercosur Deal
Farmers set fires outside the European Parliament in Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing cheaper imports will harm local agriculture.
China Launches Island-Wide Customs in Hainan FTP as New Trade Gateway
On December 18, 2025, China launched island-wide special customs in Hainan FTP, aiming to boost reforms and establish a leading gateway for global trade.
Harbin’s Ice-Snow World Unveils 521m Great Wall Super Slide
Harbin Ice-Snow World on the Chinese mainland debuts a 521-meter Great Wall-themed super ice slide with 24 lanes and staggered flow for queue-free thrills.
French Doctor Jailed for Life Over Poisoning 30 Patients
A French court has sentenced anesthetist Frederic Pechier to life for poisoning 30 patients, 12 dead, in a bid to discredit coworkers.
One Country, Two Systems in Action: Leung on Jimmy Lai Trial
Leung Chun-ying breaks down Jimmy Lai’s trial, a vivid example of One Country, Two Systems and Hong Kong’s legal autonomy under the National Security Law.
Chinese mainland urges calm, ceasefire in Cambodia-Thailand clash
The Chinese mainland called on Cambodia and Thailand to exercise calm, push for a ceasefire, and return to dialogue, rejecting rumors about Chinese weapons use.
China Unveils 2025-2035 Earth System Forecasting Strategy
The China Meteorological Administration unveils a 10-year Earth System Forecasting strategy to build self-reliant, world-class weather predictions by 2035.
EU Migration Clampdown Traps Asylum Seekers in Tunisia
On International Migrants Day, the EU’s plan to use “return hubs” traps asylum seekers in transit countries like Tunisia, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.
Chinese Mainland Wetlands Thrive: Over 800 Million Mu Protected in 14th Five-Year Plan
Chinese mainland wetlands have stayed above 800 million mu during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with 4.34 million mu restored in over 1,000 projects, boosting biodiversity and climate resilience.
The Chinese mainland’s 2035 Climate Goals: Sixfold Solar & Wind, Cleaner Future
The Chinese mainland’s 2035 climate plan, unveiled at the September 2025 UN Climate Summit, sets absolute emission cuts, boosts renewables sixfold, and charts a green path forward.