China’s Icebreaker Xuelong Heads to New Zealand for Resupply & Crew Rotation
China’s icebreaker Xuelong set sail for Lyttelton Port in New Zealand on January 3, 2026, for resupply, crew rotation and new scientific missions in the Amundsen Sea.
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The 2026 Wolf Supermoon Lights Up January’s Sky
The 2026 Wolf Supermoon, the last of four consecutive supermoons, dazzled skywatchers last night. Discover what made this celestial event special and when to catch the next one.
UN Alarmed Over US Attack on Caracas and Removal of Maduro
The UN warns that the US attack on Caracas, which removed President Maduro, sets a dangerous precedent and calls for respect of international law and inclusive dialogue.
Chinese mainland New Year holiday sees record rail travel and tourism boost
Chinese mainland’s New Year holiday saw record rail travel, a cinema-driven spending surge and a boost in inbound tourism, lifting footfall and revenue across sectors.
China Slams U.S. Military Strikes on Venezuela, Urges Respect for Sovereignty
China condemns U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace.
Inside China’s First Space Rescue: How Shenzhou-22 Saved the Day
Last November, China’s space program achieved its first-ever in-orbit rescue by launching Shenzhou-22 in just 20 days to save the Shenzhou-20 crew.
Russia Exposes 20 Japanese WWII War Criminals
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced a list of 20 Japanese WWII war criminals, annulled postwar rehab decisions, and vows to keep exposing crimes like Unit 731 human experiments.
Decoding Xi’s 2026 New Year Message: Economy, Reform & Global Vision
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message emphasizes economic growth, reform, and global cooperation. Experts decode its global vision and implications.
Antarctica Could Warm 1.4× Faster Than Expected, Study Finds
A Chinese study finds Antarctica could warm 1.4× faster than the Southern Hemisphere average under a 2°C scenario, highlighting urgent polar amplification concerns.
Zhu Lin & Zhang Zhizhen Propel China to 2-1 United Cup Win Over Belgium
China stunned Belgium 2-1 in Sydney, bouncing back from Zhu Lin’s loss as Zhang Zhizhen’s win and a thrilling mixed doubles decider sealed the United Cup opener 🇨🇳🎾