US to Leave UNESCO Again in 2026: Third Exit
The US will withdraw from UNESCO at the end of 2026, marking its third exit amid policy clashes over Palestine membership and shifting political winds.
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Chill in China: Explore Huangguoshu, World’s Largest Waterfall Cluster
Ready to cool off at Huangguoshu in Guizhou, where the world’s largest waterfall cluster meets an epic karst cave. Step into the splash zone and chase the mist!
Chinese Mainland’s Cross-Border Flows Hit Record $7.6T in H1
The Chinese mainland’s non-banking cross-border flows reached $7.6T in H1, with 53% in RMB and a $127.3B net inflow, marking a record high.
Nigerian Train Driver Bai Yang Empowers Women to Step Out of Their Comfort Zones
Nigeria’s first female train driver Bai Yang is empowering women in construction and building cultural bridges between the Chinese mainland and Nigeria with her ‘She Power’ initiative.
From Battlefields to High-Speed Revival: The Railway Transformation
Discover how shattered tracks of the Zhengtai Railway linking Shijiazhuang and Taiyuan during the War of Resistance were reborn as high-speed lines, fueling regional growth and renewal.
WHO: Israeli Forces Strike Gaza Staff Housing and Warehouse
WHO reports Israeli strikes on its Deir al-Balah staff residence and warehouse in Gaza, triggering fires, detaining personnel, and disrupting vital health operations.
UBTech’s Walker S2: First Robot to Autonomously Swap Its Own Batteries
UBTech’s Walker S2 humanoid robot can swap its own batteries in under three minutes—cutting downtime and driving continuous factory automation with data-driven energy solutions.
Why EU Luxury Makers Like Lobmeyr Are Riding Out 30% U.S. Tariffs
European luxury makers like Lobmeyr say U.S. 30% tariffs may not dent sales, with premium quality and wealthy customers absorbing higher costs.
China Launches World’s Largest Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project
China has begun building the Yarlung Zangbo hydropower complex in Xizang, set to be the world’s largest and triple the Three Gorges Dam’s annual output.
Trade Between Chinese Mainland and Northeast Asia Tops $900B in 2024
Trade between the Chinese mainland and five Northeast Asian partners hit $901.6B in 2024, up 1.6%, with investments in digital economy, green development and advanced manufacturing.