Czech Republic’s Last Deep Coal Mine Closes After 250 Years
The CSM mine in Stonava will shut its doors at the end of January 2026, ending over 250 years of deep coal mining in the Czech Republic as Europe shifts toward cleaner energy.
Highlights: SCIO’s 2025 Economic Performance Briefing
Summary of the Chinese mainland’s SCIO press conference on 2025 economic performance and key stats unveiled by Kang Yi.
AI Transforms Filmmaking in the Chinese Mainland 🎬🤖
Hollywood producer Keith Collea says AI and virtual production are transforming the Chinese mainland’s film industry, cutting costs and boosting efficiency.
Tech Triumphs: From Ocean Depths to Commercial Space Flight
This week, the Chinese mainland achieved major tech breakthroughs—from a record-breaking deep-sea descent to its first commercial space flight—reshaping exploration on Earth and beyond.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Powers Up Experiments 80 Days Into Orbit
Nearly 80 days in orbit, China’s Shenzhou-21 crew advances space science with robotics, medical studies, battery tests and emergency drills aboard the space station.
Chinese Mainland’s 2025 Economic Report Card: Key Takeaways
A summary of the Chinese mainland’s 2025 economic report card: consumption, investment, jobs, real estate and trade, and what the data hints at for 2026 growth and policy direction.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134B in ‘Wrongful Gains’ Case
Elon Musk is seeking $134B from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming “wrongful gains” from his seed support. The jury trial kicks off in April 2026.
Visa-Free Boom: Hainan Free Port Sees 60% Jump in Visitors
One month after its special customs launch in December 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port welcomed over 70,000 foreign visitors—a 60% year-on-year surge driven by visa-free entry and new flights.
China’s New Hybrid Nuclear Plant Breaks Ground in Jiangsu
On January 16, 2026, construction began on a hybrid nuclear power plant in Lianyungang, combining advanced reactors for electricity and industrial steam in a milestone project.
MAGA, Make America Go Away: Greenlanders Rally Against Trump’s Takeover Talk
On January 18, thousands of Greenlanders and allies in Copenhagen marched to denounce President Trump’s takeover talk, rallying behind the slogan MAGA, Make America Go Away.