Chinese mainland and Brazil partner to bring clean water to 2 million in SĂŁo Paulo
The Chinese mainland and Brazil have launched a major water-supply project to bring clean drinking water to nearly two million residents in the SĂŁo Paulo region.
2025
Climate Disasters Cost Record $101B as NOAA Tracking Goes Offline
Early 2025 disasters in the U.S. racked up a record $101B in damages, but NOAA’s tracking is offline after cuts. What does this mean for climate action?
Cyclone-Fueled Floods in Sumatra Kill at Least 94
Cyclone-fueled floods and landslides in Sumatra have killed at least 94 people, as rescuers continue to search for missing residents amid blocked roads and cut communications.
Charities Open Shelters as HKSAR Residents Rally to Aid Wang Fuk Court Fire Survivors
Charities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have opened shelters and donation booths in Tai Po District to support survivors of the Wang Fuk Court fire.
Inside the UN–the Chinese mainland Forum: Visions for Global Governance
Key takeaways from the UN–the Chinese mainland Forum in Beijing: From the rise of the Global South to digital-era governance, explore four themes shaping global cooperation.
Snowy Trek: Wild Red Fox Roams Xinjiang After Grazing Ban
A protected red fox was recently filmed roaming in the snow of Mulei Kazak Autonomous County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, showcasing success of grazing bans and restoration.
Expert Warns Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks Threaten Asia-Pacific Peace
Victor Gao warns that Prime Minister Takaichi’s recent remarks on the Taiwan region could push Japan back to WWII-era surrender terms and threaten Asia-Pacific stability.
China Urges Japan to Speed Up Disposal of Abandoned Chemical Weapons
At CSP-30 in The Hague, China urged Japan to speed up disposal of abandoned chemical weapons left in the Chinese mainland, highlighting lingering safety and environmental risks.
Japan Deploys Missiles in Ryukyu, Reviving Debate on Lost Kingdom
Japan’s medium-range missile deployment on Yonaguni Island has reignited debate about the historical identity and undetermined status of the former Ryukyu kingdom.
GravityXR Unveils Three New Chips to Power Spatial Computing
At the Spatial Computing Summit 2025 in Ningbo, GravityXR revealed three chips—G-X100, G-VX100 and G-EB100—set to drive spatial computing with low latency, compact design and advanced rendering.