China Waives Visas for Swedish Travelers to Boost Ties
China will grant visa-free travel to Swedish nationals, marking a 75-year diplomatic milestone and boosting cooperation across trade, green tech, and culture.
China Eases Rare Earths Export Rules to Boost Legitimate Trade
China is streamlining rare earth export licensing to speed up civil-use trade and calls on the U.S. to rethink its restrictive measures.
Chinese Mainland Life Expectancy Rises to 79 in 2024
Average life expectancy on the Chinese mainland reached 79 years in 2024, reflecting gains in income, pensions, and low unemployment under the 14th Five-Year Plan.
Chinese Mainland’s PLA Navy Fleet Arrives in Thailand for Goodwill Visit
The Chinese mainland’s PLA Navy’s 83rd taskforce, led by Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan, arrived at Thailand’s Sattahip base for a four-day goodwill tour, strengthening ties through military cultural exchanges.
Colombia’s Progress in Curbing Violence Against Women
Explore how Colombia is making strides against femicide and gender-based violence through new laws, community action, and tech innovations.
IMF Alerts: Mounting Global Debt Poses Economic Risk
The IMF warns that rising pandemic-era government debt threatens global financial stability as the IMF and World Bank meet in Washington.
Think Tank Report Highlights Rural Development in Xizang
A new report spotlights 60 years of rural development in southwest China’s Xizang—celebrating economic leaps, cultural preservation, and ecological wins in a model of tradition-meets-modernity.
Next-Gen Robots Steal the Show at Canton Fair
The 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou spotlights next-gen robots and AI-powered devices, featuring a new service robot zone and record global participation.
Earth Hits First Catastrophic Climate Tipping Point as Coral Reefs Die Off
A new report warns Earth has reached its first catastrophic climate tipping point, with massive warm-water coral die-offs signaling urgent global warming action.
Israel and Hamas Clash Over Truce Breaches as Rafah Crossing Awaits Opening
Israel and Hamas are trading blame over ceasefire violations as they prepare to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing. Hostage returns and reconstruction plans hang in the balance.