China-Middle East New Energy: Could It Be the Next Big Thing?
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi is advancing clean energy cooperation with Middle East partners, leveraging $10B in 2025 investments and sovereign wealth funds.
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Yiwu Market Sees Winter Sports Orders Surge
Demand for ski goggles, snowboards and more is soaring at Yiwu International Trade Market, with overseas buyers flocking amid a global winter sports boom.
Former Chinese Leader Wang Bingqian Cremated in Guangzhou at 100
Wang Bingqian, former state councilor and NPC vice chairman, was cremated in Guangzhou on December 14, 2025, after dying on December 8 at age 100.
Live: Active Shooter at Bondi Beach Shuts Down Sydney Hotspot
Authorities have locked down Bondi Beach after reports of an active shooter in Sydney. Stay updated on perimeter closures and public safety alerts.
Australia PM Describes Bondi Scenes as ‘Shocking and Distressing’
PM Anthony Albanese calls the scenes in Bondi ‘shocking and distressing’, with emergency responders on site. He urges locals to follow NSW police guidance.
Tashilhunpo Marks 30 Years Since Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po’s Enthronement
On December 9, Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xizang marked the 30th enthronement anniversary of the 11th Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, celebrating centuries of Buddhist heritage.
China Weekly News Quiz: Dec 8–14, 2025
Put your knowledge of China’s headlines from Dec 8–14, 2025 to the test with our interactive quiz. See how you score on politics, business, tech and culture.
Hainan’s New Policies Drive Cruise and Yacht Boom
Zero tariffs on yachts, deposit-free rentals and flexible multi-port calls in Hainan set sail toward a golden era as island-wide customs launch on Dec. 18, 2025.
Belarusians and Chinese Unite in Minsk Premiere of ‘Dead To Rights’
Belarusians and Chinese gathered in Minsk for the Belarusian premiere of ‘Dead To Rights,’ commemorating the 1937 Nanjing Massacre with shared reflection and solidarity.
Bondi Beach Shooting Shocks Sydney: Multiple Injured, Two Detained
A shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event on Dec 14 left multiple injured and two people in custody, as police urge the public to avoid the area.