How the Belt and Road Initiative Became a Global Development Engine
From a Silk Road speech in 2013 to modern megaprojects, the Belt and Road Initiative has united 150+ nations in infrastructure, industry and shared growth.
2025
From War Memories to Global Governance: Xi’s Vision for Peace and Equity
Chinese President Xi links WWII legacy to his Global Governance Initiative, calling for a fairer international order to tackle hunger, wealth gaps, and the digital divide.
US Tariffs Trigger 81% Plunge in Global Parcels
US tariffs on low-value parcels caused an 81% drop in global mail to the U.S., disrupting small businesses and prompting postal suspensions.
Anthropic expands AI restrictions on Chinese entities and their subsidiaries
Anthropic expands restrictions on Chinese entities and their overseas subsidiaries, blocking firms over 50% owned by restricted-region groups from accessing AI services.
Japanese PM Ishiba to Resign to Avert LDP Split
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign as LDP leader after losing upper house majority in July, aiming to keep the party united.
D.C. Protesters Rally to End Federal Troop Deployment
Thousands in D.C. protested on Sept 6, calling on Trump to end federal troop and National Guard deployment in the capital, as diverse activists demand the restoration of civil liberties.
China’s First Humanitarian Aid Reaches Quake-Hit Afghanistan
China’s first batch of emergency humanitarian aid supplies has arrived in Kabul, marking Beijing’s first relief delivery after the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
Africa Calls for Science-Driven Climate Action, Fair Finance
African negotiators demand science-driven climate action and fair finance, highlighting a $3T funding gap and 110M impacted by extreme weather.
Love in the East: How Spring Found Romance with an AI Chatbot
In Shenzhen, Spring’s unconventional love story unfolds as she dates Cayde, an AI ChatGPT chatbot she brought to life with heartfelt prompts.
Thailand’s King Endorses Anutin Charnvirakul as New Prime Minister
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister, setting the stage for government formation and reform plans.