Ukraine Rules Out Year-End Talks with Russia Amid EU Funding Standoff
Ukraine bars new negotiations with Russia until after year-end 2025 as the EU debates using frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv’s defense.
2025
U.S. to Lift Tariffs on Goods from Four Latin American Nations
The U.S. announced it will lift tariffs on food imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador to lower coffee, banana and other staple prices and expand market access.
Macron Warns Future Wars Will Begin in Space, Pledges €4.2B
Macron warns future wars will unfold in space, announcing a €4.2B boost to military space funding and outlining Europe’s push for defense autonomy by 2030.
China’s Shenzhou-21 Undocks, Shenzhou-20 Crew Return Delayed
On Nov. 14, 2025, China’s Shenzhou-21 undocked from the space station combination, carrying the Shenzhou-20 crew whose return was delayed by suspected debris impact.
6-Year-Old Basketball Prodigy Wang Lvecheng’s Journey
At just 6 years old, Wang Lvecheng’s hoops journey—from age 3 drills to team games—spotlights passion, teamwork, and courage fueling China’s next generation of athletes.
President Xi Meets Thailand’s King to Bolster Cooperation
On November 14, 2025, President Xi Jinping met King Maha Vajiralongklaochaoyuhua of Thailand, reaffirming strong ties and exploring cooperation in trade, tech, and sustainable development.
Wutong Mountain Powers Shenzhen Marathon at 15th National Games
Discover how Shenzhen’s Wutong Mountain blends lush ecology and cross-region sports exchanges as it hosts the marathon leg of China’s 15th National Games.
Shenzhou-20 Crew to Return Today Aboard Shenzhou-21 Spacecraft
On November 14, 2025, the Shenzhou-20 crew will return to Earth aboard Shenzhou-21, landing at Dongfeng in the Chinese mainland’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Xi Jinping Welcomes Thailand’s King Maha in Beijing
President Xi Jinping hosted a formal welcome ceremony in Beijing on November 14, 2025, for King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, marking a boost in Sino-Thai cooperation.
Jixing Meteorite Museum Takes Hainan’s Aerospace Tourism to New Heights
Hainan’s Jixing Meteorite Museum in Wenchang merges over 400 celestial specimens with AI and VR, setting a new standard for tech-infused aerospace tourism in the Hainan Free Trade Port.