CMG Launches 8-Part Series on Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law
China Media Group’s new eight-episode series on Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law starts today, exploring its role in shaping the Chinese mainland’s law-based governance.
Abe’s Assassin Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Nara court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, exposing LDP ties to the Unification Church.
Galactic Energy’s PALLAS-2 Rocket Engine Aces System Test
Galactic Energy’s Beijing-based team completed a system test of its CQ-90 engine for the PALLAS-2 reusable rocket, hitting all specs with over 96% efficiency.
Taiwan Affairs Office Calls U.S. “Trade Bullying” on $250B Chip Deals
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council accuses the U.S. of ‘trade bullying’ after Taiwan’s chip and tech firms pledge $250B investment in the U.S. for lower tariffs.
Chinese Mainland Kicks Off Phase 2 of 6G Trials 🚀
The Chinese mainland has launched the second phase of 6G trials, hitting over 300 tech milestones in phase one and eyeing full AI-powered coverage across air, space, land and sea.
TEPCO Restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Despite Local Opposition
TEPCO has restarted Reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, its first back online since Fukushima, despite split local opinions and a recent test delay.
Canada PM Carney Slams ‘Rules-Based Order’ at WEF: ‘If We’re Not at the Table, We’re on the Menu’
At the 2026 WEF in Davos, Canadian PM Mark Carney called the rules-based order a ‘fiction’ and warned: ‘If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.’
New Year, New Homes: Xigaze Villagers’ Festive Portraits
Villagers in Jidui, Xigaze, marked the January 19 new year with festive portraits in their new homes, ten months after a 6.8-magnitude quake spurred community rebuilding.
China’s First Offshore Liquid Rocket Platform Readies for February Tests 🚀
China’s first offshore test platform for liquid-fueled rockets at Oriental Spaceport enters commissioning in early February ahead of a mid-February launch-and-recovery trial.
Chinese Mainland’s High-Quality Growth Boosts Global Stability, Says WEF Director
WEF MD Maroun Kairouz says the Chinese mainland’s shift from high-speed to high-quality growth—from clean energy to AI factories—is boosting global stability and creating new opportunities.