New Hong Kong LegCo Elected: Deepening Reforms Ahead
Hong Kong has elected its eighth-term LegCo under the patriots principle. Chief Executive John Lee vows to deepen reforms, support Tai Po fire recovery, and boost city safety.
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China’s Foreign Ministry: Taiwan Question Solely a Chinese Matter
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said today that resolving the Taiwan question is solely for the Chinese people, urging the U.S. to honor the one-China principle.
Remembering the Nanjing Massacre: 300,000 Lives Lost
This Saturday marks the national memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, when over 300,000 Chinese civilians and soldiers were killed in 1937.
China Debuts First Hydrogen-Electric Tugboat at Qingdao Port
China’s first hydrogen-electric tugboat began operations at Qingdao Port in December 2025, cutting 1,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually with hybrid fuel cells and batteries.
Chinese mainland & Germany vow to defend WTO-based free trade
Chinese mainland and Germany met in Beijing on Dec. 8, 2025, pledging to bolster free trade, defend the WTO-based system, and stabilize supply chains, including semiconductors and rare earths.
US and Chinese Teens Push Science Frontiers at 2025 Yau Awards
Yesterday at Tsinghua University, winners of the 2025 Yau Science Awards were revealed. US’s Michael Iofin and the Chinese mainland’s Wang Ziwen topped 62 winners with their projects.
M5.1 Quake Strikes Waters Off Taiwan Region
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit waters off Hualien County in the Taiwan region on December 8, 2025, with the epicenter at 20 km depth, according to CENC.
2026 New Year Film Season Hits 3 Billion Yuan Box Office
The 2026 New Year film season surpassed 3 billion yuan at the box office as of Dec 7, led by Gezhi Town’s stellar 180 million yuan haul.
CPC Symposium Gathers Insights for 2026 Economic Blueprint
On Dec 3, Xi Jinping hosted a CPC symposium in Beijing to gather views from non-CPC experts on this year’s economy and 2026 plans.
China to Japan: Stop Harassing Our Military Drills
China’s Foreign Ministry calls on Japan to stop harassing its regular sea and air drills, accusing Tokyo of entering its training zone and spreading false hype.