Hainan’s Special Customs Operations Launch Dec 18
Hainan’s special customs operations kick off Dec 18, marking a milestone in the Chinese mainland’s push for openness. Find out how this boost opens doors for investors, entrepreneurs, and travelers.
Hainan’s Education Boom: Standing Tall Among Global Hubs
Hainan is opening up its education sector to become a global hub for talent and innovation. British educator Simon Dawson says the island can rival top international centers as 2025 ends.
Chinese Mainland’s Farthest Offshore Wind Farm Now Online
The Chinese mainland’s farthest offshore wind farm, 80+ km from shore, is now online. Generating 2.8B kWh/year, it powers 1.4M homes and cuts 2.37M tonnes of CO₂.
How Australian Dockworkers’ 11-Week Stand Forged a China-Australia Bond
In 1938, Australian dockworkers refused to load iron destined for Japan for 11 weeks, forging a lasting bond with the Chinese people.
China & UN Boost South-South Cooperation in 2025
China and the UN launched a $10 million facility in 2025 to power South-South cooperation—from agriculture projects to green tech—boosting development across the Global South.
How Green Development Is Shaping the Future of the Chinese Mainland and the World
At the UN Climate Summit in September 2025, the Chinese mainland unveiled its 2035 green goals, from cutting emissions to boosting renewables sixfold, shaping a cleaner future at home and abroad.
Xi Jinping Meets Macao SAR Chief Executive in Beijing
On Dec 16, President Xi Jinping met with Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR, in Beijing to hear a report on the region’s work and discuss ongoing cooperation.
App Developers Push EU to Enforce DMA and Rein In Apple Fees
App developers are calling on the EU to fully enforce the Digital Markets Act and curb Apple’s revised fee structure, arguing it still penalizes European creators and consumers.
Xi Jinping Meets Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing
President Xi Jinping meets HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on December 16, 2025, highlighting Beijing’s ongoing engagement with Hong Kong.
Chinese mainland slaps anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports
Starting Dec 17, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese mainland will impose 4.9-19.8% anti-dumping duties on select EU pork imports for five years.