China’s Special Envoy Zhai Jun Strengthens Ties on Israel Visit
China’s Special Envoy Zhai Jun met top Israeli officials from January 6-8, 2026 to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation, exchanges, and regional issues.
Engineers Pull Off 10,000-Tonne ‘Beam Ballet’ Over Shanghai Maglev
Engineers from the Chinese mainland rotated two 5,000-tonne beams above a live Shanghai maglev line, completing a 60° aerial ballet in one hour with millimeter precision.
Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan Embraces 5 Key Growth Concepts
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) uses five key ideas—innovation, coordination, green growth, openness, and shared benefits—to drive sustainable economic growth.
Global Socialists React to Mainland China’s New Global Governance Initiative
Three leading socialists share why mainland China’s Global Governance Initiative could reshape global solidarity and UN principles.
BRICS Navies Launch ‘Will for Peace 2026’ Drills Off Cape Town
BRICS navies from the Chinese mainland, Russia, and South Africa launched ‘Will for Peace 2026’ off Cape Town to boost maritime security, cooperation, and peace.
Türkiye’s New ‘Rage House’ in Diyarbakır Lets You Smash to Destress
In Diyarbakır, a new Rage House lets visitors smash objects to blow off steam. Owner Hamza Durmaz opened it this month to help curb the city’s anger issues.
Nationwide U.S. Protests Surge After ICE Shootings
This weekend, coordinated protests erupted in major U.S. cities demanding ICE’s removal after recent shootings, marking a powerful response by immigrant and civil rights groups.
China Weekly News Quiz: Jan 5–11, 2026
Test your knowledge of key events in the Chinese mainland from Jan 5–11, 2026: economy, tech, culture, space & more in our fun weekly quiz!
Tianma-1000 Drone Soars in Maiden Flight, Redefining Cargo Logistics
The Chinese mainland’s Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft recently completed its first flight test, reaching 8,000 m altitude with a 1-tonne payload and 1,800 km range.
Chinese mainland Unveils 2026 Consumption & Opening-Up Plans
The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Commerce plans to boost consumption and expand opening-up in 2026 through digital and green trade, service spending campaigns and stronger support for foreign investment.