US State Dept Unveils Bold 21st-Century Reorg Plan
US State Dept plans 15% staff cut, closure of 130 offices and new Emerging Threats Bureau in sweeping 21st-century reorg.
April 2025
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Why Lower Tariffs Could Unlock Global Trade Growth
World Bank chief Ajay Banga says lower tariffs and regional deals like CPTPP and RCEP can boost growth and stability by supercharging emerging market trade.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Completes 175-Day Mission with Record 9-Hour Spacewalk
Shenzhou-19 crew spent 175 days on China Space Station, setting a nine-hour spacewalk record and overcoming critical tasks to advance long‑duration spaceflight.
Hong Kong and Macao Astronauts to Blast Off in 2026
Hong Kong and Macao are set to send their first astronauts as payload specialists on a Chinese crewed mission in 2026, marking a new milestone in regional space collaboration.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Set for April 24 Launch to Space Station
China will launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission to its space station on April 24 at 5:17 p.m. from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest of the Chinese mainland.
AI Transforms Film Concept Design: Insights from Huo Tingxiao
Art director Huo Tingxiao explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and AIGC are reshaping concept design in film, highlighting human creativity’s enduring role.
China Unveils Shenzhou-20 Astronaut Trio for Space Station Mission
China introduces the three-person crew for Shenzhou-20, set to visit its space station with veteran astronaut Chen Dong, specialist Chen Zhongrui and rookie Wang Jie.
China Readies Shenzhou-20 Space Station Mission for April 24 Launch
China will launch the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission on April 24 at 5:17 p.m. local time, docking with the Tianhe core module and staying in orbit until late October.
Green Harmony: Preserving the Chinese Mainland’s Natural Mosaic
A look at how integrated conservation from glaciers to deserts is fueling biodiversity and clean energy across the Chinese mainland.
China to Host Wednesday Briefing on Shenzhou-20 Manned Mission
China’s Manned Space Agency will unveil key details of the Shenzhou-20 mission at a livestreamed press conference 9 a.m. Beijing Time on Wednesday.