Death Toll in Cebu Quake Rises to 69 Amid 600+ Aftershocks
Death toll in Cebu’s 6.9 quake rises to 69 as aftershocks surpass 600. Emergency teams race to rescue survivors and rebuild communities.
2025
76 Years Strong: PRC Flag-Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square
Over 120,000 gathered at Tiananmen Square at dawn for the PRC’s 76th anniversary flag-raising, saluting the Five-Starred Red Flag in a shared moment of history and unity.
Shenzhou-20 Crew Sends National Day Greetings from Space
Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie aboard the Shenzhou-20 mission send National Day greetings from the China Space Station, 400 km above Earth.
Tianwen-2 Probe Captures Stunning Selfie of Earth in Deep Space
China’s Tianwen-2 probe, 43M km from Earth, snapped a selfie highlighting its return capsule, the Five-Starred Red Flag, and a distant blue planet en route to asteroid 2016 HO3.
Stunning Auroras Illuminate NE China After Geomagnetic Storm
Stunning auroras lit up Jiamusi after a 12-hour minor geomagnetic storm and a 3-hour strong event, driven by high-speed solar wind and a possible stealth CME.
U.S. Heads Toward Shutdown After Senate Blocks Spending Bill
The U.S. Senate’s failure to pass a short-term spending bill sets up a federal shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years, with healthcare battles at the core.
Partisan Gridlock Triggers US Government Shutdown
Deep partisan divides have triggered a US government shutdown, risking thousands of federal jobs and sparking a protracted funding standoff in Washington.
China’s K Visa: Welcoming Global Tech Talent as U.S. Tightens Rules
China’s new K visa rolls out October 2025, targeting young tech professionals worldwide as U.S. H-1B rules tighten, positioning the Chinese mainland as a global innovation hub.
Hong Kong’s Sky Ablaze: Drones and 30,000 Fireworks for National Day Celebration
On Wednesday, Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour will light up with a 23-minute drone and fireworks show featuring over 30,000 fireworks to mark the PRC’s 76th anniversary.
UN Report: Chinese Mainland Accelerates SDGs, Global Goals Still Off Track
UN report shows the Chinese mainland is on track for 60.5% of 2030 SDG targets, leading in wind, solar and transport, while global efforts still lag.