Winter Magic: Icy Waterfalls Transform Taihang Mountains
After recent cold snaps, Tongtian Gorge in Shanxi Province and the Huangyadong Cultural Tourism Area in Licheng have become a frozen wonderland of cascading icefalls stretching for kilometers.
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Chinese Mainland’s First Sea-Based Mission of 2026 Rockets IoT Satellites
A CERES-1 Y7 rocket lifted off from a sea platform on January 16, marking the Chinese mainland’s first sea-based launch of 2026 and boosting the Tianqi low-Earth orbit IoT constellation.
Chinese Mainland Envoy Urges Restraint at UNSC Over Iran
At a UNSC meeting on Jan. 15, the Chinese mainland’s envoy Sun Lei urged restraint over the Iran situation, calling for Iranian self-determination and for the U.S. to honor the UN Charter.
Beijing Silk Dolls Bring Dream of the Red Chamber to Life
Beijing silk doll artisans from the intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese mainland breathe new life into Dream of the Red Chamber characters, blending tradition and imagination.
Mearsheimer Explains Europe’s Submissive Stance to the US
University of Chicago’s John Mearsheimer explains why Europe seemed submissive to the US during the Trump administration, citing security reliance and power imbalance.
Winter Storm Hits Toronto: Schools Closed, Traffic Chaos
A powerful winter storm pummeled Toronto yesterday, shutting schools, delaying flights and snarling traffic across the city.
Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela ‘Not Afraid’ of Diplomatic Showdown with U.S.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared in Caracas that Venezuela is “not afraid” to confront the U.S. diplomatically, calling for unity to defend national sovereignty and vowing to stand firm.
Trump Doubles Down: U.S. ‘Needs’ Greenland for Security
President Trump insists the U.S. ‘needs’ Greenland for national security, sparking fresh tensions with Denmark and Nuuk after high-stakes Arctic talks.
US Seizes Sixth Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Veronica in Caribbean
The US seized its sixth sanctioned oil tanker, Veronica, in the Caribbean, intensifying enforcement of sanctions on Venezuela’s oil exports.
Tehran Falls Silent Amid Fears of U.S. Strike
Tehran went eerily quiet on January 15 as rumors of a possible U.S. strike spread, with shops closing early and streets empty amid growing unease.