EU Leaders Touch Down in Beijing for 25th China-EU Summit
EU leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen arrive in Beijing for the 25th China-EU Summit, setting the stage for high-stakes global talks.
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Hainan FTP’s 2025 Customs Launch Paves Way for Global Trade Integration
Hainan Free Trade Port to launch island-wide customs in Dec 2025, unlocking tariff-free trade, streamlined flows, and positioning the island as a global gateway.
China: Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Won’t Harm Downstream
China’s foreign ministry says the Yarlung Zangbo hydropower project will boost clean energy, aid disaster prevention and have no adverse impact on downstream regions.
Ethiopia’s Grand Cultural Showcase Lights Up Beijing
Ethiopia’s largest cultural troupe in 40 years brings vibrant music, dance and art to Beijing, marking 55 years of China-Ethiopia diplomatic ties.
2025 International Advanced Air Mobility Expo Takes Flight in Shanghai
The 2025 International Advanced Air Mobility Expo opens in Shanghai, featuring eVTOL world premieres, drone showcases, forums and immersive low-altitude experiences.
Hainan’s Customs Overhaul Powers Global Trade Surge
Hainan’s island-wide customs independence is boosting global trade and paving the way for a high-level Free Trade Port by 2050, with record growth and streamlined clearance.
Sudan’s Cholera Outbreak Surges Amid Conflict and Floods
Sudan’s cholera epidemic since July has reached over 91,000 cases and 2,300 deaths across 17 states, deepening the humanitarian crisis amid conflict and seasonal floods.
Conflict Forces Over 93,000 Syrians to Flee Homes in Sweida
Conflict in Syria’s Sweida province has uprooted over 93,000 people in weeks, forcing families into shelters and sparking urgent calls for water, lighting and medical aid.
Chinese mainland and EU Industrial Chains Forge Deeper Integration
China and the EU are deepening industrial ties, from CATL’s Hungary factory to Airbus A320 in Tianjin and faster rail links, marking a new phase of interdependence.
Thailand Downgrades Ties, Recalls Ambassador to Cambodia
Acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai announced Thailand will recall its ambassador to Cambodia and expel the Cambodian envoy, marking a sharp diplomatic downgrade.