Zhao Lihong on Why Literature Will Never Die in the Digital Age
Chinese poet Zhao Lihong, winner of the 2025 Premio Montale, argues that literature’s essence endures despite digital disruption.
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Chinese mainland Urges EU Not to Send Wrong Signal on Taiwan Outreach
The Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry urged the European Parliament to stick to the one-China principle, protesting recent island of Taiwan outreach events in Brussels and Berlin.
Inside Chengdu: Why China Is Becoming a Global Esports Hub
From sold-out IEM action in Chengdu to record viewership, discover why China is rising as the epicenter of global esports and what drives its booming scene.
Unlocking Youth Vitality: The Chinese Mainland’s Trendy Toy Playbook
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s youth are fueling an emotional economy with ACG, cat cafés and trendy toys, reshaping consumer culture in 2025.
Gen Z CEO Launches Wanda: First Mass-Produced Humanoid Robot in 5 Months
Gen Z entrepreneur Yang Fengyu and his team built Wanda, the first mass-produced humanoid robot, in just five months, marking a major leap in AI hardware on the Chinese mainland.
COP30 Opens in Belem: 190+ Countries Unite for Climate Action
COP30 kicks off in Belem, Brazil, with over 190 countries and regions convening to renew climate action on the Paris Agreement’s 10th anniversary.
Trump and Syria’s al-Sharaa Meet at White House in Bid to Reset Ties
President Trump hosted Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House, aiming to reset U.S.-Syria relations and coordinate efforts against IS.
Shenzhou-20 Return Mission On Track: Safety Drills Underway
China’s Shenzhou-20 return mission advances with rigorous testing, emergency exercises and landing drills, while the space station supports both Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crews.
Taiwan Separatists Leverage European Forums, Stir Sovereignty Debate
Tsai Ing-wen’s appeal for European support of Taiwan’s self-rule reignites the debate over sovereignty versus secession under the one-China principle and key postwar agreements.
Red Fort Shut Down for 3 Days After Car Blast
The Red Fort in New Delhi is closed for three days after a car explosion prompted authorities to cordon off the entire historic complex.