Xiangchun Harvest in Shanxi: A Bold Spring Delicacy
In Shanxi’s Wengshan Village, the bountiful Xiangchun harvest brings the fragrant, nutrient-rich shoots of Chinese toon to tables worldwide.
2025
Xi Jinping Departs Moscow After Landmark Russia State Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves Moscow after a state visit and Victory Day celebrations, greeted by Russian officials and local crowds.
Google to Pay Texas $1.4B in Landmark Data Privacy Deal
Google will pay $1.4B to Texas to settle claims over unauthorized data tracking, marking the largest state-led privacy settlement with the tech giant.
Chinese mainland Launches Sci-Tech Bond Board
Chinese mainland debuts sci-tech innovation bond board, showcasing eight issuers and paving the way for ÂĄ300B+ in tech funding.
India and Pakistan Exchange Drone and Missile Strikes
India and Pakistan escalated tensions with cross-border drone and missile strikes along the Line of Control and western frontier, shaking communities from Kashmir to Gujarat.
President Xi Concludes State Visit to Russia with Grand Farewell in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to Russia, taking part in the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War victory and receiving a ceremonial send-off in Moscow.
Underground Messages: What Moscow’s Metro Whispers About Peace
Beneath Moscow’s streets, the Metro transforms into an underground gallery of peace and unity – from marble murals to a shiny bronze dog’s nose, echoing mir: peace and world.
U.S. Small Business Sentiment Sours Amid Tariff Worries
CNBC survey: 66% of U.S. small business owners feel impacted by tariffs, 70% foresee a recession, and over 60% report stress over finances and consumer demand.
Inside America’s Drug Crisis: 12% of Users, Global Lessons
The US hosts about 12% of the world’s drug users – three times its share of the population. We explore the crisis’s ripple effects and ask: what global lessons can curb this epidemic?
Long Beach Port Warns of 20% Cargo Drop as Tariffs Bite
Port of Long Beach warns of a 20% cargo volume drop by late 2025 as stalled tariff talks threaten global supply chains.