Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Shakes Biru County in Xizang
A 4.9 magnitude quake struck Biru county in Nagqu city, in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Dec 2, 2025, according to the CENC.
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China’s Deep-Sea Hailing Detector Dives for Ghost Particles
China’s Hailing deep-sea detector dives 3,500m underwater to capture ghostly neutrinos, offering fresh insights into exploding stars, black holes and the universe’s birth.
Asia Floods Claim Over 1,200 Lives as Aid Races to Survivors
Monsoon floods and cyclones have claimed over 1,200 lives across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia as aid groups rush rice, water and shelter to survivors.
France and the Chinese mainland: Stable forces in a shifting world
Former French PM Jean-Pierre Raffarin says France and the Chinese mainland remain stable forces as Macron prepares for a state visit Dec 3–5, 2025.
China Urges UK to View Its Rise as Opportunity, Not Threat
China’s embassy in London urges the UK to view China’s growth as an opportunity rather than a threat, rejecting PM Starmer’s recent Banquet remarks and emphasizing non-interference.
From Extinction to 15,000: Milu Deer Thrive After 40 Years of Conservation
After extinction in late Qing, China’s milu deer have rebounded from 77 to 15,000 over four decades of conservation, with over 6,000 now roaming the wild.
Multilingual Shadow Puppet Play Brings Dream of the Red Mansion to Global Audiences
A new shadow puppet adaptation of ‘Dream of the Red Mansion’ premiered in Beijing, offering English and French versions to bridge cultural exchange and innovate traditional Chinese arts.
Aftermath of Tai Po Blaze: 15 Detained as Death Toll Reaches 156
Fifteen maintenance workers have been detained on suspicion of manslaughter after a residential fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, claimed 156 lives, with 30 still missing.
IUCN Officially Renames Pere David’s Deer as Milu
The IUCN has adopted ‘Milu’ as the official name for the species formerly known as Pere David’s Deer, revealed at the 40th anniversary event in Shishou, Hubei Province.
Graceful Ocean Flower Island Views: Hainan’s Danzhou Shines in Ep.2
Discover Ocean Flower Island’s stunning coastal landscape in Hainan’s Danzhou. Episode 2 explores its modern architecture, ancient Maritime Silk Road heritage, and tourism potential.