Florida Hosts U.S.-Russia Talks to Advance Ukraine Peace
U.S. and Russian envoys met in Florida on Dec 20 for talks aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, with discussions set to continue and potential trilateral meetings on the horizon.
December 2025
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Ishiba: Nuclear Arms “Never Benefit” Japan
Shigeru Ishiba says nuclear weapons “would never be beneficial” for Japan, warning that arming would force withdrawal from the NPT and IAEA and undermine its civilian nuclear policy.
Sri Lanka Goes Live with Commercial 5G, Boosting Digital Economy
Sri Lanka launched commercial 5G with SLT-Mobitel and Dialog Axiata, marking a leap in connectivity for AI, IoT, AR/VR, and digital growth nationwide.
German Engineer Becomes First Wheelchair User in Space
Michaela Benthaus made history on Dec 20, 2025, becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Karman line aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital flight, a milestone for space accessibility.
Chinese Mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan: Longer Lives and Urban Growth
As the Chinese mainland nears the end of its 14th Five-Year Plan, data show rising life expectancy, urbanization and education levels, signaling a healthier, more urban and educated society.
Horses Gallop Across Snowy Hulun Buir as the Year of the Horse Nears
Witness hundreds of horses galloping across the snow-covered Hulun Buir Grassland in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia as the 2026 Year of the Horse approaches.
Venezuela Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker in International Waters
Venezuela denounces U.S. forces for seizing its oil tanker in international waters, calling the act piracy and a breach of maritime law.
Russia Opposes Japan’s Nuclear Armament Talks
Russian Deputy FM Andrey Rudenko said on Dec. 20 that Moscow opposes Japan’s discussions on revising its non-nuclear principles, warning of destabilizing countermeasures.
Dominican Rua’s Year of Firsts in China
At 23, Dominican Rua spent 2025 exploring the Chinese mainland—from Qingdao’s shores to Inner Mongolia’s grasslands—then enrolled in a directing master’s at Beijing Film Academy.
Chinese mainland launches new communication technology test satellite
On December 20, 2025, the Chinese mainland launched a new communication technology test satellite into orbit aboard a Long March-5 rocket.