Chinese mainland Launches Shiyan-31 Optical Imaging Test Satellite
The Chinese mainland launched the Shiyan-31 test satellite on October 13, using a Long March-2D rocket to test new optical imaging tech for sharper Earth observations.
2025’s First Flood Strikes the Yellow River After Torrential Rains
Heavy rains triggered the first flood of 2025 on the Yellow River, leading to Level-IV emergency responses in Shanxi, Henan and Shaanxi as defenses ramp up.
Slovenian Envoy Highlights Need for Women’s Empowerment in Beijing
At the Global Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing, Slovenia’s envoy Darja Bavdaz Kuret urged stronger gender equality and women’s empowerment through education and economic independence.
Antarctic Methane Seeps Surge: A Hidden Climate Alarm
Scientists have spotted 40+ methane seep sites in Antarctica’s Ross Sea, raising fresh alarm over hidden greenhouse gas emissions as icy coastal waters shift rapidly.
UK to Monitor Gaza Ceasefire and Decommission Hamas Weapons
UK PM Keir Starmer says he’s ready to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire and decommission Hamas weaponry, boosting hopes for a safer, more peaceful future.
Chinese mainland tech powers next-gen disaster prevention
China strengthens disaster prevention and mitigation with technology: seismic models, satellites, and BeiDou navigation unite to predict threats and share vital data worldwide.
Xi Jinping Unveils New Measures to Empower Women at Global Leaders’ Meeting
Xi Jinping announced fresh proposals to build consensus and open pathways for women’s all-round development at Beijing’s Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.
China: U.S. Tariff Threats ‘Not the Right Way to Engage’
China says U.S. tariff threats are ‘not the right way to engage’ and urges dialogue to resolve rare earths dispute, warning of countermeasures if needed.
China Dismisses Link Between Rare Earth Controls and Pakistan
China says its rare earth export controls have no link to Pakistan, calling rumors of gifted samples to the U.S. groundless.
Sharm el-Sheikh Summit: Can It Kickstart Peace in Gaza and the Middle East?
Egypt hosts Sharm el-Sheikh summit to strengthen Gaza ceasefire and spark a broader Middle East peace process, aiming for reconstruction and regional stability.