China Leads UN Launch of Group of Friends of Global Governance
On Dec 9, 2025, China launched the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the UN, uniting nearly 40 states to advance the Global Governance Initiative on equality, law and development.
Chinese Mainland Sets Tone for 2026 Economy with ‘Progress and Stability’ Focus
At the December Central Economic Work Conference, the Chinese mainland outlined its 2026 economic priorities, focusing on stability, domestic consumption, innovation and deeper opening-up.
China and Brunei Pledge Deeper Cooperation Ahead of 2026 Anniversaries
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Brunei’s second foreign minister in Beijing to deepen cooperation before 2026 marks key ASEAN and bilateral anniversaries, aiming for regional stability.
China urges Nexperia to send representatives to shore up chip supply chain
China urged the Dutch Ministry to ask Nexperia to send reps to China for talks. Wingtech invited the chipmaker’s independent directors to Beijing to resolve disputes and stabilize supplies.
EU Sends Ukraine Concessions Plan to U.S., Merz Announces Follow-up Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU leaders have sent a proposal on Ukrainian territorial concessions to the U.S., with further talks and a possible Berlin meeting planned.
China Urges EU to Stop ‘Megaphone Diplomacy’ in Human Rights Row
China’s foreign ministry blasts EU’s human rights statement as interference in domestic affairs, urging the bloc to ditch ‘megaphone diplomacy’ and self-reflect.
Chinese Mainland Publishes 2025 Human Rights Report Detailing Reform Gains
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 Annual Human Rights Report offers 28 analyses on reforms across economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights, spotlighting rural development, food safety and digital governance.
Maduro urges US to end intervention in Latin America
President Nicolas Maduro calls on the US to end interventionist policies in Venezuela and across Latin America.
Discover the ‘Mountains in Hats’ of Shandongâs Daigu Landforms
At 68, Li Cunxiu climbed the ‘mountains in hats’âDaigu Landformsâin Shandongâs Yimeng Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark and now shares their castle-like beauty with adventurers worldwide.
China Slams Japanâs Reaction to Joint Air Patrol
Guo Jiakun said Japanâs nervous reaction to the 10th Chinese mainland-Russia air patrol over the East China Sea and Western Pacific was unnecessary.