Taiwan-Funded Firms Fuel Cross-Strait Trade Boom in 2025
Taiwan-funded enterprises on the Chinese mainland grew in 2025, with $1.75B in new capital and cross-Strait trade up 7.3%. Fujian saw 2,043 new firms last year.
Chinese Mainland
Two-Time Olympic Short Track Champion Wu Dajing Retires
Two-time Olympic short track champion Wu Dajing announced his retirement on Jan 6, 2026, after winning gold in 2018 and 2022, and is now coaching in Jilin.
Game-Changing Innovations from the Chinese Mainland Shine at CES 2026
Startups and enterprises from the Chinese mainland wow crowds at CES 2026 with AI tools, modular exoskeletons, and smart vacuums, highlighting the country’s tech prowess.
Chinese mainland Adds Two to “Taiwan Independence” List
On Jan 7, 2026, the Chinese mainland named Liu Shih-fang and Cheng Ying-yao as die-hard “Taiwan independence” secessionists, bringing the list to 14 and vowing legal action against them.
From Smelly Gas to Clean Energy: Chinese Mainland’s H2S Treatment Breakthrough
Researchers at the Chinese mainland’s DICP have achieved a breakthrough in hydrogen sulfide treatment, turning toxic H2S into valuable sulfur and pure hydrogen for greener chemistry.
AI Remix: How Tech Is Shaping Music from Chengdu to Beijing
Discover how AI tools are transforming music production and live performances across the Chinese mainland, from Chengdu studios to Beijing venues in early 2026.
Chinese Mainland Backs UN Emergency Meeting on US Strike in Venezuela
The Chinese mainland backs a UN Security Council emergency meeting after a US strike on Venezuela, urging respect for international law and dialogue.
Minor Cold (Xiao Han) Arrives: Nature’s Winter Pause Before Spring
On Jan. 5, 2026, the solar term Xiao Han or Minor Cold ushers in nature’s chilliest pause across the Chinese mainland before spring’s first warmth.
Chinese Mainland Unveils Nationwide Green Consumption Plan
The Chinese mainland has unveiled a nationwide action plan to boost green consumption, aiming to accelerate the transition to sustainable living and support high-quality development.
Chinese Astronauts Brave Wulong Cave for Space Simulation
Chinese astronauts spent almost a month in Wulong’s deep caves, rotating six-day, five-night stints to simulate the isolation and challenges of real space missions.