US-Thai Film ‘Softshell’ Bridges Cultures at HIIFF 2025
At HIIFF 2025 in Sanya, filmmakers Jinho Myung and Legyaan Thapa reflect on their US-Thai feature Softshell and its cross-cultural appeal.
2025
Guizhou Airlines Launches Direct Guiyang–Ho Chi Minh City Route
Guizhou Airlines began direct flights between Guiyang and Ho Chi Minh City on Dec 6, 2025, boosting trade, tourism and business ties between the Chinese mainland and ASEAN.
Soldiers Stage Coup in Benin as Presidency Regains Control
Soldiers in Benin announced the removal of President Patrice Talon on state TV early Sunday in Cotonou. The presidency later confirmed Talon is safe and order has been restored.
Kilauea’s Fiery Eruption Knocks Out USGS Remote Camera
On December 6, 2025, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted, disabling a USGS remote camera as lava fountains soared 15 to 30 meters in a breathtaking display of nature’s power.
Aid Flows, Probe Continues After Tai Po Fire
Nearly two weeks after the Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po, HKSAR government and communities rally with HK$5M in aid, school relocations and cross-border support as investigators probe the cause.
China’s Clean Energy Surge Drives First Emissions Drop in a Decade
A new CREA analysis shows the Chinese mainland’s clean energy surge led to the first power sector emissions decline in a decade, but peak emissions by 2030 hinge on future policy choices.
Africa’s ‘New Awakening’: Reclaiming the Future from Colonial Shadows
Ghana’s President Mahama urges a ‘new awakening’ to confront Africa’s colonial past and build unity for a future that honors history and drives collective strength.
200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Sichuan
More than 20 dinosaur and archosaur footprints dating back 200 million years were found in Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland, shedding light on early dinosaur evolution.
Taiwan’s RedNote App Ban Sparks User Confusion
Taiwan authorities imposed a one-year ban on the Chinese mainland-developed app RedNote, leaving residents puzzled over its rationale and impact on daily digital routines.
From Forgiveness to Friction: China’s 1972 Waiver and Japan’s Post-War Path
More than 50 years after the Chinese mainland waived reparations in 1972, recent Japanese actions and historical revisions are testing the post-war order and regional stability.