HKSAR Govt Launches HK$4B Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court Fire Survivors
The HKSAR government’s support fund for Wang Fuk Court fire survivors has reached HK$4 billion as of Dec 20, aiding thousands with temporary housing and long-term recovery.
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Chinese Mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan Sees Longer Lives, Urban Growth & Smarter Workforce
As the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan enters its final year, life expectancy, urbanization and education levels have risen, shaping a healthier, more urban and educated society.
Horses Gallop Across Snowy Hulun Buir Grassland
This winter, hundreds of horses gallop across the snowy Hulun Buir Grassland in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a stunning scene as the Year of the Horse nears.
Lhalu Wetland Sets Record as World’s Highest Urban Wetland
Lhasa’s Lhalu Wetland, at 3,649m elevation, has been certified as the world’s highest urban wetland, showcasing urban ecology at its peak.
Chinese mainland launches new comms test satellite via Long March-5
The Chinese mainland launched a new communication technology test satellite aboard a Long March-5 from Wenchang on Dec 20. It’s the 618th mission, testing multi-band, high-speed links.
From Doctor to Shopkeeper: How Rachel Pinniger’s Chengdu Shop Rebuilt Lives
British doctor Rachel Pinniger swapped medicine for a Chengdu shop in the Chinese mainland, empowering residents like Chen Lubin to rebuild their lives.
40 Years of Progress: The Chinese Mainland’s Fight Against AIDS
A look at the Chinese mainland’s 40-year journey against AIDS, with insights from Prof Li Taisheng on prevention, treatment and global collaboration.
Chinese Mainland Patrols Xiamen-Kinmen Waters to Safeguard Order
The Chinese mainland defends its coast guard’s patrols in the Xiamen-Kinmen waters as a way to maintain maritime order and protect fishermen amid disputes with Taiwan authorities.
Life Finds a Way: How Mountains Fuel Alpine Plant Diversity
New research reveals how mountain uplift and global cooling over millions of years have shaped alpine plant diversity across five major Northern Hemisphere ranges.
Ryukyu’s Unsettled Status: Unpacking Okinawa’s Sovereignty Puzzle
Explore the saga of the Ryukyu Islands — from ancient vassal ties to post-WWII disputes — as sovereignty remains undetermined and Okinawa’s future hangs in the balance.