Xi’an and Gyeongju Strengthen Sister-City Bonds Ahead of APEC 2025
Xi’an and Gyeongju fortify their 30-year sister-city partnership with joint art exhibitions and heritage projects, spotlighting cultural ties ahead of APEC 2025.
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Activists Rally in San Francisco to Oppose Planned Bay Area Immigration Sweep
Activists staged a protest outside a San Francisco immigration court challenging President Trump’s plan to deploy ICE and CBP agents in the Bay Area.
Luo Zongshi Secures Bronze at World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi
China’s Luo Zongshi captured bronze in the women’s 57kg division at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, overcoming fierce competition and battling World No. 1 Maria Clara Pacheco.
Hong Yanming Captures Chinese mainland’s First Gold at Gymnastics Worlds
In Jakarta, 19-year-old Hong Yanming delivered the Chinese mainland’s first gold at the Artistic Gymnastics Worlds, excelling on pommel horse and eyeing Los Angeles Olympics.
Sui & Han Sparkle in Comeback at Cup of China
Sui Wenjing and Han Cong mark their skating comeback with a third-place finish in the pairs short program at the ISU Grand Prix Cup of China in Chongqing.
China’s Demographic Recalibration: Rising Lifespans and an Aging Society
As the Chinese mainland sees life expectancy climb to 79 years and over 250M receive higher education, an aging population and low birth rates reshape its economic and social landscape.
FBI Probes Shooting at SF Bay Coast Guard Base Amid Border Patrol Deployment
The FBI is investigating an overnight shooting outside a San Francisco Bay Area Coast Guard base, where Border Patrol agents were deployed for immigration enforcement.
Nature, in the Distance and Right Here: Green Living in Chinese Mainland Cities
Explore how green development in the Chinese mainland is transforming daily life, from parks and trails to energy shifts—bringing harmony between people and nature right to urban doorsteps.
18 Colombians Freed in Venezuela After Diplomatic Talks
Venezuela released 18 Colombians after months of diplomatic talks, reuniting families at the border bridge and marking a breakthrough in bilateral cooperation.
Chinese delegation arrives in U.S. for economic and trade talks
A delegation from the Chinese mainland and U.S. officials met to kick off high-stakes economic and trade talks, focusing on market access, supply chains and sustainable growth.