Zhang Ziyi Celebrates Cinema’s 120-Year Legacy at Huabiao Awards
At the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema and the 20th Huabiao Film Awards, Zhang Ziyi reaffirms her lifelong passion for film and hopes to win hearts at home and abroad.
April 2025
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Alibaba Unveils Qwen3: Free AI Models with Hybrid Reasoning
Alibaba’s Qwen3 series introduces free-to-download AI models with hybrid reasoning. Six dense and two MoE models switch between complex tasks and fast responses, driving next-gen apps.
Inside a Beijing Grocery Store: A Peek at Prices and Picks
Rachel’s stroll through a Beijing grocery store reveals fresh produce, snacks and household essentials all priced in yuan for a slice of daily life on the Chinese mainland.
China’s Shenzhou-19 Return Postponed by Unfavorable Weather
China has postponed the Shenzhou-19 spaceship’s return due to unfavorable weather at the Dongfeng landing site in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A new date will be set soon.
Chinese Mainland Urges U.S. to End Threats for Tariff Talks
At a Tuesday briefing, the Chinese mainland urged the U.S. to drop threats and restart tariff talks after U.S. Treasury Sec. Bessent cited a 5:1 export gap.
Ex-Diplomat Warns US Tariffs Undermine Free Trade
Former S. African diplomat Gert Grobler warns US tariffs could backfire, raise costs, and threaten free trade principles.
Trump’s 100-Day Chaos: Creative Destruction, No Reconstruction
In his second term’s first 100 days, President Trump slashed budgets, raised tariffs and sowed chaos—yet offers no rebuilding plan.
From Promises to Mayhem: Evaluating Trump’s First 100 Days
A look at how President Trump’s first 100 days, packed with executive orders, tariffs and a historic low approval, contrast with FDR’s game-changing start.
Deadly Restaurant Blaze in Liaoyang Claims 22 Lives
A restaurant fire in Liaoyang City kills 22 and injures three, highlighting urgent global concerns over fire safety in public venues.
Ancient Chinese Wisdom Guides Response to US Tariff Extortion
China leans on its ancient Harmony and Coexistence philosophy as US raises tariffs to 245%, blending strength and flexibility with an open-door call for dialogue.