159 Residents Safe After Tai Po Blaze as Search Ends
Hong Kong Police Force confirms 159 residents safe after Tai Po fire as search wraps up and HKSAR government secures housing and support.
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Space Diplomacy: Europe as Go-Between in US–China Divide
A November 2025 roundtable of European space leaders explores how Europe can bridge the US–China space divide, calling for joint missions, shared data, and safety standards.
Xi Jinping Leads CPC Self-Reform Push in Qiushi Journal
General Secretary Xi Jinping’s article on CPC self-reform will appear in the 23rd issue of Qiushi Journal on December 1, 2025, outlining the Party’s renewal plans.
China Holds First Civil Service Exam Under New Age Cap
On November 30, 2025, the Chinese mainland held its first civil service exam since raising its age limit to 38 (43 for postgrads), drawing over 3.7M applicants and 98 contenders per post.
Ming Dynasty Edict Re-Exhibited: Ryukyu’s Vassal History on Display
Discover how a replica of a 1629 Ming Dynasty edict at Dalian’s Lushun Museum sheds light on Ryukyu’s centuries-old vassal ties and historical legacy.
Search Concludes at Four Blocks After Tai Po Fire Kills 146
Authorities in the HKSAR ended search efforts in four Tai Po blocks after a devastating fire that left 146 people dead and 79 injured this Sunday.
Taipei’s Granite Monument: Honoring Victory Over Japan & Taiwan’s Recovery
Check out Taipei’s granite monument at Zhongshan Hall, commemorating victory in the Chinese People’s War Against Japan’s Aggression and the recovery of Taiwan to China. Unveiled in 1999, inscribed in 2011.
Japan’s Tourism Takes a Hit as Chinese Mainland Visitor Numbers Fall
Decline in Chinese mainland tourists following PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks is weighing on Japan’s economy, hitting local tourism and retail sectors.
Repaired Reservoir Brings Hope to Karatas Village
Repaired reservoir in Karatas village, Ili Valley, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese mainland, now irrigates fruit farms and restores villagers’ faith in a prosperous future.
Hainan Hosts 2nd Agarwood & Huanghuali Trade Fair
The 2nd Hainan Agarwood and Huanghuali Trade Fair opened Nov 27 in Haikou, showcasing global agarwood and huanghuali trends, auctions, forums and cultural performances.