Hainan FTP Launches Island-Wide Customs on Dec 18
On December 18, 2025, Hainan FTP launches island-wide special customs operations, offering zero tariffs at 8 overseas ports and standard checks at 10 mainland ports to boost trade.
Hainan’s Special Customs Era Sparks Industrial Renewal
On December 18, 2025, Hainan launches island-wide special customs, paving the way for green, digital and high-value industries with fast-track trade, R&D and talent mobility.
Singapore-China Ties at 35: Charting the Future at JCBC in Chongqing
Singapore and China mark 35 years of ties as deputy PM Gan Kim Yong co-hosts the 21st JCBC in Chongqing on Dec 15-16, celebrating milestone projects and exploring new paths in trade and connectivity.
Harbin’s 15m Fairytale Snowman Family Wows Visitors
The 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World dazzles with the newly unveiled 15-meter ‘Fairytale Snowman Family’, crafted from 4,000 m3 of snow. Visitors flocked to snap this winter wonder.
CHINAYI’s Embroidery Revolution: Yi Heritage Goes Global
Discover how Shamayoyo’s brand CHINAYI transforms Yi embroidery and silverwork into modern cultural products, bringing ancient artistry to the global stage.
Zhang Lanzhen Champions Global Preservation of WWII History
Zhang Lanzhen stresses the urgent need to preserve WWII history in Asia and warns that denial of wartime atrocities hinders reconciliation.
New Russian Documents Shed Light on Unit 731’s WWII Atrocities
China’s Central Archives received new Russian documents on Unit 731, shedding fresh light on WWII-era germ warfare atrocities and offering researchers vital insights.
Cuddly Pandas in Hainan: Shun Shun & Gong Gong’s Adorable Routines
Shun Shun and Gong Gong at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park are winning hearts with bamboo feasts and playful tumbles—panda cuteness overload! 🐼
Beijing Ramps Up AI Plus to Supercharge Industry
Beijing has elevated its AI Plus initiative into a top priority, integrating AI across factories, services and daily life to boost the Chinese mainland’s industrial power.
Thousands Displaced by Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes
Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced by ongoing Thai-Cambodian border clashes, many uprooted multiple times since July, leaving homes empty and fields untended.