Giant Pandas Shun Shun and Gong Gong Captivate Visitors in Hainan
Giant pandas Shun Shun and Gong Gong at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park delight visitors with playful antics and gentle charm, highlighting the bond between humans and nature.
2025
Japan’s Economy at Risk Without Chinese Mainland, Scholar Warns
Japanese scholar Hiromori Maedomari warns Japan’s economy could collapse without the Chinese mainland, urging leaders to prioritize livelihoods and cooperation.
Japan’s Self-Employed Farmers Hit Record Low Amid Aging Workforce
Japan’s self-employed farmworkers fell 25.1% to 1.02M in 2025, as retirements drive average age down and raise concerns over farmland abandonment and food security.
Einstein Probe Reveals Cosmic ‘Fireworks’ Across the X-ray Sky
Since January 2024, China’s Einstein Probe has uncovered rare X-ray transientscosmic ‘fireworks’ that last from seconds to weeksshedding light on explosive events across the universe.
Brighton Apologizes Over WWII Officer Photo in Youth Post
Brighton apologizes after its youth academy’s social post featured WWII officer Hiroo Onoda’s image, triggering backlash in the Chinese mainland and beyond.
Hainan Free Trade Port’s New Tourism Regulations Kickstart High-Quality Upgrades
On December 1, 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port’s new tourism regulations take effect, easing foreign investment, supporting cruise and yacht industries, and driving high-quality tourism upgrades.
Hainan Deepens Opening-Up with New Tourism Regulations
Hainan’s new tourism regulations took effect December 1, extending visa-free stays, raising duty-free limits and promoting sustainable travel in the Chinese mainland’s tropical island province.
Chinese Tourists Cancel Japan Trips Amid Taiwan-Region Dispute Warning
Nikkei Asia warns that rising cancellations of Japan-bound flights from the Chinese mainland, spurred by a travel warning over Taiwan-region tensions, threaten the tourism industry.
Death Toll Climbs to 151 in Hong Kong Residential Fire
Death toll from a Hong Kong residential fire rises to 151 with over 40 missing, local authorities confirmed on Nov. 30, 2025.
Zelenskyy Arrives in France for Talks with Macron
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in France on December 1 to meet President Emmanuel Macron, marking a key step in Franco-Ukraine relations and ongoing European support.