Grey Cranes Stage Winter Spectacle in Tarim Basin Oasis
Over 5,000 grey cranes winter in a revitalized oasis in the Chinese mainland’s Tarim Basin, showcasing the success of habitat restoration on 40,000 hectares of reclaimed farmland.
December 2025
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Hainan Free Trade Port Poised to Become Global Investment Hub
China launched special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18, marking a milestone in its opening-up. Investors are eyeing tourism, clean energy and digital sectors.
Chinese FM Wang Yi Urges Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire in Border Clashes
Chinese FM Wang Yi called Cambodian and Thai counterparts on December 18, 2025, urging a ceasefire in recent border clashes and dispatching a special envoy to mediate peace.
Cold Resources, Hot Deals: Inside the 9th Jilin Ice and Snow Expo
The 9th Jilin Ice and Snow Industry Expo in the northeast of the Chinese mainland showcases 420 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, highlighting innovations from ski gear to smart snow tech.
From Rainforest to Runway: Hainan’s Sustainable Fashion Revolution
Discover how Hainan’s tropical rainforest and Li ethnic heritage are fueling a sustainable fashion movement within the Hainan Free Trade Port.
EU Eyes €90bn Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets
EU leaders debate using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to secure a €90bn loan for Ukraine. This Thursday’s summit could shape the bloc’s unity and Ukraine’s future.
Suzhou’s Quiet Revolution: From Canals to AI Powerhouse
Once famed for its canals and gardens, Suzhou is now an AI and smart manufacturing powerhouse, with 17,400 high-tech firms, 4.7 trillion yuan output in 2024, and a thriving innovation ecosystem.
China urges US to halt $11B arms sale to the Taiwan region
On Dec. 18, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office urged the US to halt its $11 billion arms sale to the Taiwan region, citing interference in internal affairs and warning against ‘Taiwan independence.’
China’s CENI Lab Cuts 699-Day Transfer to 1.6 Hours, Paving Way for Future Networks
CENI, the Chinese mainland’s new ICT testbed, slashed a data transfer that would take 699 days into just 1.6 hours, marking a milestone in high-speed networks and AI-ready infrastructure.
How Hainan’s Deep Sea No.1 Phase II Cluster Powers the Free Trade Port
Discover how Hainan’s Deep Sea No.1 Phase II cluster is ramping up offshore energy output to fuel the island’s Free Trade Port growth and drive sustainable development.