Italian Firms Map Out Five-Year Strategy on Chinese Mainland
Over 800 Italian firms have invested €15B on the Chinese mainland, unveiling a five-year roadmap to align with local high-quality development goals.
2025
Belgium Rejects EU Plan for Frozen Russian Assets Loan
Belgium has rejected an EU proposal to use profits from frozen Russian assets as collateral for a major Ukraine loan, citing unaddressed financial and legal risks.
Germany Pledges New $200M Aid Package for Ukraine
Germany pledges $200 million in defense equipment and €25 million in winter and medical support for Ukraine ahead of a NATO foreign ministers meeting.
Chengdu Meets Montpellier: 44 Years of Sister City Charm
Discover how Chengdu and Montpellier, sister cities for 44 years, share laid-back lifestyles, warm communities and rich cultural ties across continents.
US to Begin Land Strikes on Caribbean Drug Traffickers
President Trump announced the US will start land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding a campaign of 21 sea strikes and 15,000 troops.
Putin Holds 4+ Hour Talks with US Envoy on Ukraine Peace
On Dec 2, 2025, Putin met US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner for over four hours at the Kremlin, probing new paths to end the Ukraine war.
Norway Pledges $500M in Military Aid to Ukraine
Norway will provide 5 billion kroner (~$495M) in military support to Ukraine through NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, supplying artillery shells, HIMARS missiles and guided bombs.
Guizhou’s Data Boom Supercharges High-Quality Development
Guizhou leverages its cool climate and hydropower under the East Data, West Computing initiative to emerge as a computing hub, driving high-quality development in the Chinese mainland.
Asia Reels from Tsunami-like Cyclones and Relentless Monsoon Rains
Deadly cyclones and relentless monsoon rains have struck Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and more in a ‘tsunami-like’ crisis highlighting climate change risks.
German Chamber: ‘Be in China to Succeed’ Amid ‘China Speed’ Innovation
German Chamber of Commerce highlights the Chinese mainland’s innovation leadership and “China speed” fueling tech growth. Why global firms see a presence in China as key to success.