J-20 Turns 15: Chinese Mainland’s Stealth Jet Milestone
Fifteen years after its maiden flight on January 11, 2011, the Chinese mainland’s J-20 stealth fighter continues to shape aviation history.
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Golden Dawn Lights Up Snowy Peaks at Nantian Lake
At Nantian Lake in southwestern Chongqing on the Chinese mainland, golden dawn transforms snow-covered peaks, wind turbines and an alpine lake into a fiery winter wonderland.
Volunteers Rush to Save Stranded Pilot Whales in New Zealand
After a mass stranding at Farewell Spit left 55 pilot whales marooned, volunteers and DOC staff raced overnight to refloat them, returning 34 to the sea.
Australia’s Bushfires Devastate Homes, Knock Out Power to 38,000
Southeastern Australia faces major bushfires, with over 300,000 hectares burned, 130+ structures lost, and 38,000 homes without power amid a record heatwave.
Explosive Device Thrown at Honduran Lawmaker During Interview
During a Jan 8 interview in Tegucigalpa, Honduran lawmaker Gladis Aurora López was injured when an explosive device was thrown at her. Police say she’s in stable condition.
Chris Murphy blasts Trump’s Venezuela oil plan as Wall Street bonanza
Sen. Chris Murphy warns Trump’s new plan to seize Venezuela’s oil industry will enrich Wall Street, burden U.S. taxpayers, and sideline residents of Venezuela.
Beijing Park’s Wenyue Building Transforms from Luxe to Local
Once a high-end spot, Wenyue Building at Beijing’s Zizhuyuan Park has transformed into an affordable destination with coffee, exhibitions and meals, thanks to the Communist Party of China’s eight-point rules.
China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges Launches at AU HQ
Kicked off on Jan 9, 2026 at the AU headquarters, the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges brings together the Chinese mainland and Africa to deepen cultural, educational, and youth ties.
US Exit from Dozens of Global Organizations Sparks Sharp Criticism
President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of dozens of international bodies on Jan 8 drew sharp criticism over its lone-wolf approach to multilateralism.
Ex-US Diplomat Slams US Attack on Venezuela as Illegal
Former US diplomat Chas Freeman calls the US attack on Venezuela and forcible seizure of Maduro illegal, warning it undermines a rules-based international order.