2025 Chinese Mainland Travel Craze: What You Need to Know
Visa-free entries and seamless contactless payments have sparked a 2025 travel craze to the Chinese mainland. Discover hidden tips on crowds, costs and culture.
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M4.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Fukushima Coast
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck 10 km beneath the Pacific off Fukushima on Monday, JMA reports. Details on impacts still emerging.
Infrared Cameras Reveal 71 Wildlife Species in Yunnan’s Gaoligongshan Reserve
Infrared cameras in Yunnan’s Gaoligongshan reserve captured 71 wild species, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity and conservation success.
Xi Jinping Calls for High-Quality 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping stresses sound, democratic and law-based decision-making to craft a high-quality 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030).
Chinese Mainland’s Fixed-Asset Investment Up 4% in Jan-April 2025
Chinese mainland’s fixed-asset investment grew 4% year-on-year in Jan-April 2025, signaling steady momentum in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.
Israel to Allow Basic Food Aid into Gaza as Famine Warnings Mount
Israel will let limited food aid into Gaza amid global outcry and famine warnings, as 93% of residents face food insecurity under the March 2 blockade.
Israel Eases Gaza Blockade to Allow Limited Aid Amid Famine Alerts
Israel will ease the Gaza blockade to let in limited humanitarian aid after famine warnings, a move by PM Netanyahu amid rising international pressure.
Tragic Ohio Train Accident Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Missing
A tragic collision in Fremont, Ohio: a train struck multiple pedestrians near the Miles Newton Bridge around 7 p.m., killing two and leaving at least one missing.
Chinese mainland issues rainstorm alerts in six regions
The Chinese mainland’s National Meteorological Center issued blue rainstorm alerts on May 18–19 for heavy rain, mountain torrents and geological hazards in six regions.
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, was diagnosed with aggressive Gleason 9 prostate cancer that has spread to bone. His team is exploring hormone-sensitive treatment options.