Love in the East: Inside China’s Park-Based Marriage Markets
Explore how Beijing parents blend time-honored matchmaking with digital tools at Yuyuantan and Zhongshan’s bustling marriage markets.
July 2025
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Inside WAICO: China’s Bold Vision for Global AI Governance
China’s WAICO proposal aims to reshape global AI governance with an inclusive, equity-driven platform based in Shanghai, targeting capacity building in the Global South and multilateral stewardship of AI.
Yellow Tsunami Alert Issued After Russian Far East Quake
After a powerful earthquake in the Russian Far East, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources raised a yellow tsunami alert for its eastern coast, urging vigilance and readiness.
Riding the Green Way: Yucun on Two Wheels
Discover how Zhuo Li swapped Shanghai’s skyline for Yucun’s bamboo trails, inspiring riders nationwide and joining Erik Solheim on a sustainable two-wheel journey.
Powerful Quakes Off Kamchatka Spark Tsunami Alert
Powerful quakes shook Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuations as officials urged residents to seek higher ground and monitor updates.
UK Threatens to Recognize Palestinian State Unless Israel Acts
Britain warns it will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN in September unless Israel ends Gaza suffering, secures a ceasefire, halts West Bank annexation, and backs a two-state path.
China Opens Doors: 75-Country Visa-Free Scheme Unveiled
China’s new visa-free policy unlocks entry for 75 countries, 55 transit-free nations, 60 ports, and 240-hour stays—boosting tourism and business ties.
Typhoon Co-May Slams Zhejiang Coast, Heads Toward Jiangsu
Typhoon Co-May made landfall in Zhejiang Province with winds up to 23 m/s. A second landfall is forecast between Ningbo and Qidong, bringing Category 9–10 winds before weakening.
Trump Sets 10-Day Deadline for Russia on Ukraine Crisis
U.S. President Trump gives Russia 10 days to show meaningful progress in ending the Ukraine crisis or face new tariffs, while vowing to boost domestic oil production.
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 8.0 Quake Near Kamchatka
An 8.0 quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning in Japan, with waves up to 3m expected along coastal areas.