China Kicks Off 2026 Space Missions with Yaogan-50 01 Launch
China kicks off its 2026 space mission with the successful launch of the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite aboard a Long March-6 rocket into its planned orbit.
Chinese mainland blasts off new internet satellite constellation 🚀
On January 13, 2026, the Chinese mainland launched the 18th group of low-orbit internet satellites aboard a Long March-8A rocket from Hainan, marking the 625th mission of the Long March series.
Chinese mainland’s foreign trade up 3.8% in 2025
Official data shows the Chinese mainland’s foreign trade grew 3.8% year on year in yuan terms in 2025, highlighting resilience and market recovery.
Chinese Mainland Installs World’s First 20MW Offshore Wind Turbine
The Chinese mainland has installed the world’s first 20 MW offshore wind turbine off Fujian Province, powering 44,000 homes and reducing CO₂ by 64,000 tonnes.
Spirit AI’s v1.5 Tops Global Robotics Benchmark
Spirit AI’s latest model, Spirit v1.5, topped the RoboChallenge robotics benchmark in January 2026, scoring 66.09 and open-sourcing its resources.
Guizhou’s ‘Digital Valley’ Surges to 150 EFLOPS in 2025
Guizhou’s ‘Digital Valley’ hit 150 EFLOPS in 2025—triple last year’s power—with 50 data centers and ¥22B investments, aiming for 190 EFLOPS in 2026.
Denmark and Greenland Reject U.S. Claims, Trigger Unprecedented NATO Rift
Denmark and Greenland unite to reject U.S. claims over Greenland, sparking warnings of an unprecedented NATO rift as high-stakes talks take place in Washington.
Hamas Delegation Arrives in Cairo for Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamas says a delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya landed in Cairo on Jan. 13 to discuss first-phase ceasefire terms, including opening the Rafah crossing and forming a technocrats’ committee.
Seoul Court to Rule on Ex-President Yoon’s Insurrection Trial on Feb. 19
Seoul Central District Court will rule on former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s insurrection trial on February 19, finalizing charges over his declaration of emergency martial law.
Chinese Navy Hospital Ship Delivers Medical Aid in Brazil
A Chinese naval hospital ship docked in Rio de Janeiro this week, offering advanced equipment and traditional Chinese medicine as part of its Latin America tour.