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Experts at the 2025 forum in Macao SAR urged deeper cultural dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations, celebrating diversity and equality as drivers of shared global progress.
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Hainan’s Big Leap: Special Customs Launch to Fuel Financial Innovation
Hainan’s launch of special customs operations on December 18, 2025, marks a major push for financial innovation and cross-border capital flows at its Free Trade Port.
UK-China Diplomatic Clash Over Jimmy Lai Verdict
On December 15, 2025, Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang condemned remarks by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on the Hong Kong national security case of Jimmy Lai.
China Enters La Nina State, Double La Nina Unlikely This Winter
In October 2025, the Chinese mainland entered La Nina conditions. Experts explain the winter outlook and say a back-to-back La Nina is unlikely.
China & UN Boost South-South Cooperation in 2025
China and the UN launched a $10 million facility in 2025 to power South-South cooperation—from agriculture projects to green tech—boosting development across the Global South.
How Green Development Is Shaping the Future of the Chinese Mainland and the World
At the UN Climate Summit in September 2025, the Chinese mainland unveiled its 2035 green goals, from cutting emissions to boosting renewables sixfold, shaping a cleaner future at home and abroad.
Xi Jinping Meets Macao SAR Chief Executive in Beijing
On Dec 16, President Xi Jinping met with Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR, in Beijing to hear a report on the region’s work and discuss ongoing cooperation.
Xi Jinping Meets Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing
President Xi Jinping meets HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on December 16, 2025, highlighting Beijing’s ongoing engagement with Hong Kong.
Chinese mainland slaps anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports
Starting Dec 17, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce of the Chinese mainland will impose 4.9-19.8% anti-dumping duties on select EU pork imports for five years.
Hainan Free Trade Port Launches New Era for China’s 22 FTZs
Hainan FTP starts island-wide customs ops on Dec 18, ushering in a new phase for China’s 22 FTZs and boosting high-quality economic growth.