China Envoy Urges End to Colonial Mindset for Fair Global Governance
China’s UN envoy, Geng Shuang, calls for ending both physical colonial rule and its lingering mindset to build a fairer, more equitable global governance system.
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Beijing Summit Unveils 10-Point Action Plan for Women’s Development
At the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, the Chinese mainland and UN Women unveiled a 10-point action plan to accelerate women’s all-round development worldwide.
SpaceX Completes 11th Starship Test Ahead of Upgraded Prototype
SpaceX’s 11th Starship test flight completes stage separation, booster splashdown & heat shield trials, setting the stage for an upgraded moon and Mars prototype.
CDC Staff Among 4,000 Facing Furlough as Shutdown Drags On
As the U.S. shutdown enters its third week, CDC staff join 4,000 federal workers facing furlough after the administration reversed plans to dismiss hundreds.
BYD Rolls Out Electric Cars in Argentina After Tariff Lift
Chinese car maker BYD brings electric and hybrid models to Argentina after tariff cuts, sparking hopes for greener mobility in Latin America’s third-largest economy.
Global Poll Reveals Women’s Rising Influence and China’s Milestones
A CGTN survey of 7,292 respondents across 38 countries uncovers global agreement on women’s vital role in progress, key areas for growth and China’s landmark achievements in women’s development.
Expo 2025 Osaka Wraps Up: 25M Visitors & Gold for China Pavilion
Expo 2025 Osaka concluded with over 25 million visitors, 158 countries and regions, and a gold award for the China Pavilion’s design.
Chinese Mainland Launches Shiyan-31 Test Satellite for Optical Imaging Trials
The Chinese mainland launched the Shiyan-31 test satellite on October 13 via a Long March-2D rocket to verify new optical imaging technologies for next-gen Earth observation.
First 2025 Flood Hits Chinese Mainland’s Yellow River After Torrential Rain
China’s Yellow River sees its first flood of 2025 after heavy rain, with flows topping 5,010 m³/s and Level-IV emergency measures in Shanxi, Henan and Shaanxi to protect lives and property.
Slovenian Envoy: Education Key to Women’s Empowerment at Beijing Summit
At Beijing’s Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, Slovenia’s envoy Darja Bavdaz Kuret urged global action on education and economic independence, portraying women as peacebuilders and agents of change.