Chinese Mainland Lawmakers Review Draft Antarctica Law
Chinese mainland lawmakers review a draft law to regulate Antarctic activities and safeguard the environment under the Antarctic Treaty framework.
December 2025
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Xi’an’s Dayan Pagoda Illuminates 2026 New Year Celebrations
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Xi Jinping Congratulates Chile’s President-Elect Kast
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China Protests Japanese Legislators’ Taiwan Region Visit
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Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Hit Kansai Tourism and Education
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