Arctic Records Warmest Year Since 1900, NOAA Warns
An NOAA report reveals October 2024–September 2025 as the Arctic’s warmest year since 1900, with record seasonal heat, sea ice lows, and rapid glacier loss.
Europeans Embrace Closer Tech Ties with the Chinese Mainland
A new IE University survey shows 29% of Europeans now favor stronger tech partnerships with the Chinese mainland, up from 14% in 2023, and want a tougher stance on U.S. Big Tech. 📈🌐
Beijing’s Air Quality Hits Record Low: PM2.5 Drops in Jan-Nov 2025
Beijing recorded its lowest PM2.5 levels ever in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a milestone for cleaner air in the Chinese mainland’s capital.
Hainan Ep.6: Shun Shun & Gong Gong’s Adorable Panda Moments
Episode 6 brings Shun Shun & Gong Gong’s cutest moments at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park. From bamboo munches to lawn tumbles, panda magic awaits!
Chinese Mainland to Prioritize Domestic Demand in 2026
An official says boosting consumption and investment to expand the Chinese mainland’s domestic demand will top the 2026 economic agenda.
Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuela Oil Tankers
On Dec. 16, President Trump ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela, intensifying US-Caracas tensions and drawing a fierce reaction from Maduro’s government.
Trump Orders Total Blockade on Venezuela’s Sanctioned Oil Tankers
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a full blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, heightening tensions and impacting global energy markets.
US-Venezuela Tensions Flare as Trump Mulls Land Strikes
Tensions between Washington and Caracas surged after the U.S. sank three vessels tied to drug smuggling. President Trump says land strikes could follow, raising stakes in the region’s anti-narcotics campaign.
White House Stays Positive Amid November Jobs Uncertainty
The White House remains upbeat after November’s stronger-than-expected job gains, but over 100,000 federal layoffs temper optimism and highlight employer caution.
How China’s Green Tech Powers Mexico City’s Solar Revolution
China’s green tech is powering the world’s largest urban solar project in Mexico City, highlighting both the promise and hurdles of renewable energy.