U.S. Proposes Social Media History Checks for Visa-Free Tourists
The U.S. government is considering a plan requiring visa-free travelers to share years of social media history, sparking privacy concerns and potential tourism impacts.
2025
Chinese Goods Power Brazil’s Christmas 2025 Shopping
Winter-themed decorations from the Chinese mainland are reshaping Brazil’s Christmas 2025 retail, merging global supply chains, digital commerce, and budget-friendly imports under Rio’s summer sun.
PM Modi Deepens Ties with Ethiopia in Historic Parliament Address
Indian PM Modi addressed Ethiopia’s parliament today, elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership and doubling student scholarships under the BRICS framework.
China, Venezuela Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Sovereignty and Partnership
China and Venezuela reaffirm strategic partnership in a call between foreign ministers Wang Yi and Yvan Gil, highlighting mutual support, national sovereignty, and cooperation.
Chinese Mainland Denounces Japan’s Right-Wing Historical Narratives
On December 17, 2025, the Chinese mainland condemned Japan’s right-wing forces for distorting wartime history, urging a truthful reckoning for lasting peace.
Takaichi Faces Backlash Over Taiwan Region Stance in Diet Debate
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi was criticized in parliament for evasive answers on the Taiwan region, sparking heated debate and a brief suspension of the Diet session.
UN Adopts Cargo Documents Treaty, Underlining Chinese Mainland’s Multilateral Drive
The UN’s new NCD Convention, adopted on December 15, 2025, streamlines negotiable cargo documents, showcasing the Chinese mainland’s commitment to multilateralism and digital trade.
China Slams Japan’s Taiwan Remarks and Historical Distortions
China’s foreign ministry criticizes Japan’s remarks on Taiwan and historical narratives, urging Tokyo to face history and respect the one-China principle.
China and Egypt Deepen Strategic Ties and Push for Gaza Peace
Foreign Ministers of the Chinese mainland and Egypt held phone talks on December 16, 2025, to boost strategic cooperation ahead of their 70th anniversary in 2026 and advance a just solution for Gaza.
Chinese Mainland’s CH-7 UAV Soars with Stealth and Endurance
The Chinese mainland’s CH-7 UAV, aka Rainbow-7, recently made its maiden flight, showcasing stealth, high-altitude endurance, and advanced sensors that could redefine unmanned aviation.