Israel Declares Emergency as Unprecedented Wildfires Rage
Israel declares emergency as unprecedented wildfires fueled by extreme heat and winds force evacuations and aerial firefighting between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
May 2025
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May Day Travel Boom: Chinese Mainland Hits 1.42B Trips
Chinese mainland May Day travel hits 1.42B trips and 2.15M daily border crossings—signs of a tourism rebound.
Explosion in Taiyuan Complex Leaves 1 Dead, 21 Injured
An explosion in Taiyuan’s Xiaodian District killed one person, injured 21 and left two missing. Over 210 firefighters and 43 vehicles mobilized as the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Emergency and Management coordinates rescue efforts.
Shanghai’s May Day Glow-Up: International Light & Shadow Spectacle
Experience Shanghai’s May Day glow-up with an international light and shadow show at Jing’an Temple area and Suhewan riverside, nightly from May 1 to 11.
Legoland Shanghai Resort Gears Up for Summer Debut
Shanghai’s first Legoland Resort gears up for trial runs in June and grand opening in July, marking the Chinese mainland’s debut of the brick-themed park.
Landmark Law Boosts Private Enterprises in the Chinese Mainland
China’s new private sector law, effective May 20, promises legal certainty, equal market access and stronger financing for private enterprises in the Chinese mainland.
Meet Chiwen: Mythical Roof Guardian of the Chinese Mainland
Discover Chiwen, the mythical beast crowning rooftops of ancient buildings in the Chinese mainland, believed to summon storms, swallow fire, and shield structures from lightning and evil.
Bionic Robots Take Center Stage at 8th Digital China Summit
At the 8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, scores of bionic robots demonstrated advanced capabilities, highlighting their role in industrial automation.
Gen Z Drives China’s Live Music Boom
Gen Z’s appetite for live music is driving a record 350M Labor Day trips in China, reshaping the cultural economy and travel trends.
Former Serbian FM Labels US Tariffs an “Act of Deception”
Serbian ex‑FM Ivan Mrkić calls US tariffs an “act of deception,” warning of supply‑chain strains and urging G20 and WTO members to seek multilateral solutions.