Chinese mainland’s Tianshan LNG Carrier Set for Delivery This Month
The Chinese mainland’s latest LNG carrier Tianshan, built in Shanghai, will be delivered this month with a 174,000 m³ capacity that can supply 3.3 million homes per voyage.
Wang Yi Visits Sri Lanka to Deepen Strategic Partnership
On January 12, 2026, Chinese FM Wang Yi met Sri Lankan FM Vijitha Herath in Colombo, calling for deeper China-Sri Lanka strategic cooperation and defending multilateralism.
Lihong-1 Y1 Completes Recoverable Suborbital Test on the Chinese Mainland
This Monday, Lihong-1 Y1 completed its suborbital test on the Chinese mainland, soaring to 120 km and landing safely at Jiuquan—opening a new era of affordable, recoverable space missions.
Chinese Mainland Calls for Iran’s Stability Amid Unrest
The Chinese mainland has called on Iran to overcome its challenges and maintain stability, as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs “some very strong options” amid reports of unrest.
Researchers on the Chinese mainland unveil AI architecture with 4x speed boost
Chinese mainland researchers at Peking University have unveiled a multi-physics AI architecture boosting Fourier Transform speeds nearly 4x, paving the way for faster, energy-efficient AI.
Japan’s High-Stakes Gamble: The Mounting ‘Takaichi-cost’
Japan’s economy faces a delicate balance in early 2026 as the ‘Takaichi-cost’ fuels unstable revenues, soaring inflation, and limited monetary policy room.
South African Crews Battle Western Cape Wildfire Flare-Ups
South African crews battle Western Cape wildfires near Franschhoek and in Overstrand as high heat and winds fuel flare-ups. Aerial and ground teams aim to fully contain blazes.
Shichahai Ice Rink Opens in Beijing: A Taste of Old Winter Charm
Last weekend, Beijing’s Shichahai Ice Rink opened its gates, launching the Ice and Snow Carnival. Locals and visitors flock to relive old Beijing’s winter traditions ❄️⛸️
Markets on Edge as DOJ Probes Fed Chair Powell
Global markets tumbled this Monday after the DOJ launched a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns about central bank independence.
Xi Pushes Tougher Party Oversight to Root Out Corruption
Xi Jinping calls for stricter Party self-governance and tougher anti-corruption measures at the CPC discipline inspection plenary to support the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).