Chinese Mainland Summer Box Office Soars Past 2024 on Domestic Blockbusters
Domestic blockbusters drive Chinese mainland’s 2025 summer box office to 11.64bn yuan, eclipsing last year’s haul and hinting at over 12bn yuan by weekend.
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Inside the SCO Summit Media Hub: Robots, Heritage & Spiritual Coffee
Explore the SCO Summit media center in Tianjin: from robot greeters and heritage showcases to unique “spiritual coffee,” as 3,000 journalists gear up for the big event.
Chinese Mainland Defends Taiwan Compatriots’ V-Day Participation
A Chinese mainland spokesperson defends Taiwan compatriots’ presence at the September 3 commemorations, highlighting historical unity and condemning threats from DPP authorities.
Tianjin Eye: 360-Degree Views of the 2025 SCO Summit Host City
Take a 30-minute spin on the Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel for sweeping panoramas of the 2025 SCO Summit host city, from historic streets to dazzling night lights.
Israel Recovers Remains of Hostage as Gaza Offensive Intensifies
The IDF recovers the remains of hostage Ilan Weiss amid an escalating Gaza offensive, as humanitarian pauses end and Hamas warns of heavy costs in Gaza City.
Armenian Envoy Champions Shanghai Spirit for Peace and Connectivity
Ahead of the 2025 SCO Summit, Armenian Ambassador Vahe Gevorgyan champions the Shanghai Spirit, highlighting synergy between Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Trump Ends Ultra-Cheap Global Shipping, Shaking Up Online Trade
President Trump’s decision ends an era of ultra-cheap international shipping, reshaping e-commerce ecosystems and global consumer habits.
Tariff Tensions Rattle U.S. Black Beauty Market
U.S. Black beauty industry, a $9B market reliant on Chinese mainland imports, is facing price hikes and stockpiling as tariff uncertainty drags on.
Survivor Shares Harrowing Account of Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
A student survivor recalls a gunman opening fire during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and wounding 18 others.
Minneapolis Community Seeks Answers After School Church Shooting
One day after a 23-year-old opened fire during a school church service in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17, the community seeks answers and safety reforms.