Youth Surge Fuels China’s Digital Economy and Esports Boom
ThunderTalk Gaming’s 2025 Peace Elite League win highlights how China’s youth are driving its booming digital economy and esports scene.
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Russia and Ukraine Complete Largest Prisoner Exchange with 303 Freed Each
Russia and Ukraine completed the largest prisoner swap yet, trading 303 people each under an Istanbul agreement, marking the 65th exchange since 2022.
US Shoppers Brace for Higher Prices Amid Tariff Concerns
69% of U.S. adults expect everyday goods to get pricier due to President Trump’s tariffs, prompting cutbacks in dining, entertainment, and travel.
Malaysia Condemns Gaza ‘Atrocities’ Ahead of ASEAN Summit
Malaysia’s foreign minister labels Israel’s Gaza operations as “atrocities” ahead of the ASEAN summit, urging the bloc to break its silence and uphold international law.
Rescue Teams Race to Save Lives After Guizhou Landslides
After two landslides hit Dafang County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, rescue teams are working against the clock to find survivors and support affected households.
On Africa Day, ambassadors say Africa–Chinese mainland cooperation fuels modernization
African ambassadors to the Chinese mainland share on Africa Day how deepened cooperation can fuel the continent’s modernization.
China-Laos Railway Surpasses 60M Tonnes in Freight Transport
Cargo volumes on the China-Laos Railway have surpassed 60 million tonnes since its 2021 launch, boosting trade, connectivity and economic growth across the region.
Slovenia’s University of Ljubljana Boosts Academic Ties at China-CEEC Expo
At the China-CEEC Expo in Ningbo, University of Ljubljana rector Gregor MajdiÄŤ spotlights academic ties with the Chinese mainland as key to climate action and cultural exchange.
US House Passes Controversial Tax & Spending Bill: Debt Surge and Medicaid Cuts Loom
The U.S. House passed a sweeping tax and spending bill, extending Trump-era cuts, adding $3T to the debt, and cutting Medicaid for 13M Americans.
China’s Special Envoy Joins Ecuador’s President Noboa Inauguration
China’s special envoy and education minister Huai Jinpeng attends President Noboa’s inauguration, marking 45 years of steady China–Ecuador growth and future cooperation.