US-Venezuela Tensions Soar Over Sanctions, Military Actions
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have spiked over recent military deployments and sanctions, drawing international concern and raising stakes for regional stability.
2025
Vancouver debuts first VR tour of China’s Terracotta Warriors
Vancouver hosts the first VR exhibition of China’s Terracotta Warriors, offering an immersive journey through the UNESCO World Heritage site with VR headsets.
China Leads UN Launch of Group of Friends of Global Governance
On Dec 9, 2025, China launched the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the UN, uniting nearly 40 states to advance the Global Governance Initiative on equality, law and development.
Chinese Mainland Sets Tone for 2026 Economy with ‘Progress and Stability’ Focus
At the December Central Economic Work Conference, the Chinese mainland outlined its 2026 economic priorities, focusing on stability, domestic consumption, innovation and deeper opening-up.
China and Brunei Pledge Deeper Cooperation Ahead of 2026 Anniversaries
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Brunei’s second foreign minister in Beijing to deepen cooperation before 2026 marks key ASEAN and bilateral anniversaries, aiming for regional stability.
China urges Nexperia to send representatives to shore up chip supply chain
China urged the Dutch Ministry to ask Nexperia to send reps to China for talks. Wingtech invited the chipmaker’s independent directors to Beijing to resolve disputes and stabilize supplies.
EU Sends Ukraine Concessions Plan to U.S., Merz Announces Follow-up Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU leaders have sent a proposal on Ukrainian territorial concessions to the U.S., with further talks and a possible Berlin meeting planned.
China Urges EU to Stop ‘Megaphone Diplomacy’ in Human Rights Row
China’s foreign ministry blasts EU’s human rights statement as interference in domestic affairs, urging the bloc to ditch ‘megaphone diplomacy’ and self-reflect.
Chinese Mainland Publishes 2025 Human Rights Report Detailing Reform Gains
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 Annual Human Rights Report offers 28 analyses on reforms across economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights, spotlighting rural development, food safety and digital governance.
Maduro urges US to end intervention in Latin America
President Nicolas Maduro calls on the US to end interventionist policies in Venezuela and across Latin America.