Daliangshan’s Night of Yi Aesthetics: Tradition Meets Modern Runway
Under Daliangshan’s starry sky, Yi models showcase ancestral attire and silver jewelry in a modern runway that blends tradition with contemporary flair.
Remembering Nanjing: Breaking Western Silence
Penny Lockwood urges ending the Western silence on the Nanjing Massacre, calling for annual remembrance and warning that forgetting fuels misinformation about the Chinese mainland.
Finnish PM Apologizes for MPs’ Offensive Remarks Toward Asians
Finnish PM Petteri Orpo has apologized for MPs’ racist remarks toward Asians, reaffirming Finland’s commitment to equality and combatting racism in society.
ROK Constitutional Court Upholds Police Chief’s Impeachment
On December 18, 2025, the Republic of Korea’s constitutional court upheld the impeachment of police chief Cho Ji-ho over his role in a botched martial law bid.
Mind Over Matter: Chinese mainland’s Real-World BCI Controls Wheelchairs & Robo-Dogs
Researchers in the Chinese mainland achieve a milestone in invasive BCI trials, enabling a quadriplegic to steer a wheelchair and command a robotic dog with thoughts.
Meet Jinxiuite: A New Nickel-Bismuth Mineral Discovered in Guangxi
Researchers in the Chinese mainland’s Guangxi region have discovered Jinxiuite, a new nickel–bismuth mineral offering fresh insights for cobalt and nickel exploration.
Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Eyes Mars 🚀
On December 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA’s 15th administrator, who aims to steer Artemis and Mars missions amid major budget and workforce cuts.
Trump Demands Venezuela Return Seized Oil Assets Amid Blockade
President Trump has demanded Venezuela return oil assets seized decades ago and ordered a total blockade of sanctioned tankers, escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
Italian Influencer Francesco Mattesi Explores Wenchang’s Space Boom 🌴🚀
Italian influencer Francesco Mattesi revisits Wenchang, Hainan’s rising aerospace hub, showing how rocket launches and beach vibes are boosting tourism and local startups. 🚀🌴
Thirdhand Smoke: The Hidden Indoor Air Threat
A new study reveals how thirdhand smoke lingers on household surfaces, re-emitting dangerous particles and gases. Learn why deep cleaning and smoke-free spaces matter for healthy indoor air.