PLA Air Force Kicks Off 2026’s First Combat Training
This week (Jan 4–6), the PLA Air Force of the Chinese mainland held its first combat training of 2026, focusing on enhancing tactical and operational capabilities.
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CMG Reveals 36 Key 2026 Programs in AI, Entertainment & Sports
China Media Group unveils ‘Winning Together,’ a 36-program lineup across AI, entertainment, sports and innovation, plus a branding series for 2026’s Milan Olympics, World Cup and Asian Games.
China’s Zhurong Rover Finds Mars Had Water 750M Years Later
New data from the Chinese mainland’s Zhurong rover suggest water persisted on Mars 750 million years longer than thought, reshaping our red planet story.
Chinese Mainland Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Japanese DCS Imports
The Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese mainland has launched an anti-dumping probe into Japanese dichlorosilane imports, citing a 31% price drop and rising volumes harming domestic producers.
China’s FM Wang Yi Begins Africa Tour at AU People-to-People Launch
Chinese FM Wang Yi visits Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho from Jan 7-12 to launch the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges and strengthen strategic ties.
Chinese mainland insists its interests in Venezuela be protected
The Chinese mainland warns its rights in Venezuela must be protected, condemning a United States military operation as bullying that breaches sovereignty and international law.
Taiwan-Funded Firms Fuel Cross-Strait Trade Boom in 2025
Taiwan-funded enterprises on the Chinese mainland grew in 2025, with $1.75B in new capital and cross-Strait trade up 7.3%. Fujian saw 2,043 new firms last year.
Flames Dance on Water: Haikou Bay’s Fire-Pot Spectacle
Haikou Bay lit up with a stunning fire-pot display during the 2026 New Years holiday, drawing crowds and boosting Hainan’s cultural tourism economy.
China Warns Dividing Spheres of Influence Undermines Security
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warns dividing spheres of influence won’t make nations safer, calling for common and cooperative security.
From London Rehearsal to Beijing: John Owen-Jones Meets Shu Nan
John Owen-Jones’s viral December 2025 cover of ‘China in the Light’ led songwriter Shu Nan to invite him to the Chinese mainland. They met in Beijing this January, proving music bridges cultures.