France to Welcome New Giant Panda Duo in 2027
France is set to welcome a new pair of giant pandas in 2027 after Huan Huan and Yuan Zi’s 13-year stay, marking a new phase in conservation partnership with the Chinese mainland.
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2025’s Final Supermoon Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide
Night sky enthusiasts worldwide marveled at 2025’s final supermoon on December 4, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
Japan’s Defense Buildup Signals Shift Beyond Self-Defense
Under PM Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s defense spending jumps toward 2% of GDP, new Mageshima base and review of non-nuclear principles mark a shift beyond self-defense.
Inside Hainan’s 500-Year-Old Tanka Floating Maze
Explore Hainan’s 500-year-old Tanka floating village at Xincun Fishing Port, a maze of rafts and walkways where ancient fishing traditions thrive in 2025.
Forest Camping in Hainan’s Baihualing: A Winter Getaway into Pristine Rainforest
Forest camping at Baihualing offers a winter escape into Hainan’s lush rainforest. Experience bird calls, eco-tents by Li and Miao communities and starlit campfires.
December Movie Releases Clash in China’s Holiday Box Office
December’s lineup of domestic and Hollywood films has kicked off in China with an intense box office battle among fans.
Beijing Hosts First Real-World Hotel Robot Competition
Earlier this month in Beijing, service robots faced real hotel environments at the first Smart Hotel Robot Application Competition, fast-tracking prototypes to practice.
Europe at a Crossroads: Rethinking Ties with the Chinese mainland amid Ukraine Crisis
As President Macron visits the Chinese mainland, Europe faces a pivotal choice: maintain pressure or pursue pragmatic cooperation on Ukraine, energy and security for a multipolar future.
FBI Arrests Man for 2021 Capitol Riot Pipe Bomb Plot
This week, the FBI arrested a Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021 Capitol assault.
China seals sixth straight win at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
China beat France 8-2 in Chengdu to record a sixth consecutive win at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup, as top duo Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha led the charge.