Macron Heads to the Chinese Mainland as Fabius Calls for Cooperation
Ex-PM Laurent Fabius says multilateralism is essential as Macron heads to the Chinese mainland for a state visit from December 3–5, 2025, aiming to boost France-China cooperation.
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China’s C919 Jet Completes First High-Plateau Airport Flight
China’s C919 passenger jet made its first commercial flight to a high-plateau airport at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport on December 1, 2025.
Russian Forces Capture Krasnoarmeysk & Volchansk in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces claimed control of Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk in the Donetsk and Kharkov regions, marking a significant turn in the eastern Ukraine conflict.
Winter Storm Batters Midwest as 50M Face Weather Alerts
A powerful winter storm is battering the U.S. Midwest, placing over 50M under alerts as more rain, thunderstorms, and wintry mix head toward the Gulf Coast and Northeast.
Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Sri Lanka: 355 Dead, 370 Missing
Sri Lankan authorities report 355 dead and 370 missing after Cyclone Ditwah floods this week. Nearly 1M affected; officials aim to restore services by Dec. 5.
6,200 Parcels a Second: Chinese Mainland’s 2025 Delivery Boom
The Chinese mainland’s express delivery sector hit 180 billion parcels in 2025—averaging 6,200 parcels/sec thanks to AI, automation and advanced routing.
China Voices Concern Over Japan’s Early 2% GDP Defense Spending
Beijing warns that Tokyo’s recent approval of a supplementary budget boosting defense to 2% of GDP risks a resurgence of militarism amid Taiwan region tensions.
Chinese mainland Survivors Demand WWII Justice and Compensation
Across the Chinese mainland, wartime survivors and grassroots groups ramp up legal and public campaigns to secure justice and compensation from Japan for WWII atrocities.
Tiny Crack on Shenzhou-20’s Window Reveals Orbital Debris Risk
A tiny crack found on Shenzhou-20’s window on November 5 highlights how millimeter-sized debris endangers spacecraft, prompting urgent upgrades delivered by Shenzhou-22.
Blood Donation Surge in Hong Kong as 144 Missing Safe After Tai Po Fire
Hong Kong residents line up for hours to donate blood after the Tai Po fire, as 144 people previously missing have been confirmed safe.