May Day Box Office in Chinese Mainland Tops 100 Million Yuan
The Chinese mainland’s May Day holiday box office revenue has surpassed 100 million yuan ($13.7M) as audiences flock back to cinemas, signaling renewed momentum for the film industry.
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U.S. and Ukraine Seal Strategic Minerals Pact
U.S. and Ukraine sign a minerals deal giving American firms preferential access to Ukrainian resources and fueling the country’s reconstruction.
Meta Unveils LlamaCon and New AI Assistant App
Meta launches LlamaCon and a new AI personal assistant app, marking its bold push into generative AI.
Medieval Venice vs. Trump: Lessons in Tariff Strategy
A deep dive into how late-medieval Venice used low, trade-friendly tariffs to fuel prosperity, offering a historical contrast to modern tariff tactics under President Trump.
‘Ne Zha 2’ and ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Drive China’s Cultural Consumption Surge
From record-breaking success of ‘Ne Zha 2’ to the global sensation ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, China’s cultural hits spotlight a rising consumer-market shift.
BRICS Ministers Rally for Fair Trade and Multilateralism in Rio
BRICS foreign ministers met in Rio to back a rules-based trading system, call out protectionism and push WTO reform for inclusive growth and a fairer global order.
Swedish Reporter Sentenced for Insulting Erdogan
A Turkish court has handed a Swedish journalist a suspended sentence of 11 months for insulting President Erdogan, raising fresh concerns over press freedoms.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Lands Safely After Six-Month China Space Station Mission
Shenzhou-19 astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze landed in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region after six months aboard the China Space Station—a mission success.
PUMCH Launches Internet+Medical Alliance Across Five Provinces
PUMCH has launched the Internet+Medical Alliance, connecting 156 hospitals across five provinces to share resources via digital platforms, boosting grassroots healthcare and cutting patient costs.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Touches Down in Beijing for Recovery
Shenzhou-19 crew landed in Beijing to start quarantine and recovery, undergoing health checks and rehabilitation before their first press briefing.