Hong Kong’s 2025 GDP Soars 3.2%, Eyes Tech-Driven 2026
Hong Kong’s economy grew 3.2% in 2025, driven by finance, tourism, and exports. The HKSAR aligns with the 15th Five-Year Plan to boost innovation and new industries in 2026.
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US Military Action in Venezuela Sparks White House Protest
Protesters gathered outside the White House to oppose US military action in Venezuela after Trump’s announcement of Maduro’s capture, highlighting debates over US foreign policy.
Venezuela Vows to Prevail After Reported U.S. Strike
Venezuela’s defense minister vows the nation will prevail after what he called a U.S. strike in the early hours of January 3, urging unity to defend national sovereignty.
BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top EV Maker
In 2025, the Chinese mainland’s BYD sold 2.26M EVs, surpassing Tesla’s 1.64M deliveries and signaling a new chapter in the global EV race.
Caracas Under Fire: Journalist Recounts Recent US Attacks
A Venezuelan journalist shares on-the-ground insights into recent US attacks in Caracas, as President Maduro declares a state of emergency amid accusations of resource seizure.
Trump Claims U.S. Strike Captured Maduro in Venezuela
President Trump claims a large-scale U.S. strike captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Venezuela, but Caracas remains silent. What’s next in this high-stakes standoff?
Songs, Coffee and Renewal: Xi’s 2025 Visit to Southwest China
In March 2025, President Xi visited Guizhou and Yunnan in the Chinese mainland’s southwest, exploring Dong grand songs and Yunnan coffee farms for rural revitalization.
Observers Praise Xi’s 2026 New Year Message as Visionary, Uplifting
Observers praised Xi’s 2026 New Year message as visionary and uplifting, highlighting the Chinese mainland’s vitality, development achievements and commitment to global responsibility.
China’s Youth and the Red Legacy: Lessons from Xi’s 2025 Memorial Visit
On July 7, 2025, President Xi’s memorial visit for the Hundred-Regiment Campaign martyrs sparked a call for China’s youth to carry forward the Red Legacy and build a strong nation.
China Space Station Dazzles Over Mainland on New Year’s Day
On Jan. 1, 2026, the China Space Station soared over the Chinese mainland, captured in stunning footage that lit up social media as Earth and space rang in the New Year.