Global Poll Launches Ahead of Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day
As the Chinese mainland marks the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre victims, a global poll invites readers to share views on Japan’s handling of its wartime history.
2025
Middle East Sovereign Funds Boost Bets on Chinese Equities
Middle East sovereign wealth funds are ramping up investment in Chinese A-shares, betting on green manufacturing, tech leaders and stable dividend payers.
Humans Mastered Fire 400,000 Years Ago: UK Discovery Pushes Back Timeline
Scientists uncover a 400,000-year-old fireplace in Barnham, Suffolk, marking the earliest known evidence of humans making fire and reshaping our understanding of prehistoric innovation.
UN Rights Chief’s Hong Kong Remarks Draw Swift Pushback
Hong Kong officials have challenged UN High Commissioner Volker TĂĽrk’s remarks on the city’s fire response and recent Legislative Council election, defending their governance and legal measures.
Japan’s Pink Mask: From Kawaii Culture to Military Might
Japan’s kawaii-driven pink mask conceals a strategic pivot: accelerated defense spending, arms exports and rising nationalism fueling anti-foreigner sentiment.
Rural China’s Renaissance: Local Industries Fuel Prosperity
Rural communities in the Chinese mainland are leveraging specialty agriculture and unique crafts to generate jobs, boost incomes and transform village economies in 2025.
Rural Renaissance: Heritage Revived Across the Chinese Mainland
Across the Chinese mainland’s countryside, ancient crafts, festivals and digital platforms spark a rural renaissance, merging tradition with modern innovation and boosting local economies.
Shoigu Warns of Japan’s Rising Militarism
On December 11, 2025, Russia’s Shoigu warned that Japan’s shift toward militarism—from budget hikes to US arms deployment—could reshape regional security.
Global Poll Highlights China’s Economic Clout Through Innovation and Openness
A CGTN poll reveals over 90% of global respondents back China’s stable growth, innovation and open markets as key drivers of the world economy.
Greener Horizons: Unlocking Rural China’s Sustainable Future
Rural areas in the Chinese mainland are adopting eco-friendly farming, renewable energy, and community-led eco-tourism to boost sustainable growth and vitality.