M5.1 Quake Hits Offshore Hualien County, Taiwan region
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck offshore Hualien County, Taiwan region on Monday. The CENC recorded the epicenter at a depth of 20 kilometers beneath the seafloor.
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Chinese mainland’s 2026 New Year film season tops 3bn yuan box office
As of Dec 7, 2025, the Chinese mainland’s 2026 New Year film season has surpassed 3 billion yuan at the box office, led by “Gezhi Town” with over 180 million yuan.
CPC Symposium in Beijing Seeks Diverse Input on 2026 Economic Agenda
On December 3 in Beijing, the CPC Central Committee gathered non-CPC experts to review China’s 2025 economy and shape the 2026 economic work under Xi Jinping’s leadership.
China Urges Japan to Halt Harassment of Routine Military Drills
Beijing says a Japanese fighter jet trespassed into its training zone and urges Tokyo to stop ‘harassing’ routine military drills, stressing the exercises comply with international law.
IMF Launches Asia-Pacific Regional Center in Shanghai
The IMF launched its new Asia-Pacific Regional Center in Shanghai on December 8, 2025, aiming to boost research and dialogue for emerging markets and middle-income countries.
Xi Jinping Chairs CPC Meeting on 2026 Economy and Law-Based Governance
On December 8, 2025, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee met to shape China’s 2026 economic work and review regulations strengthening law-based governance.
German & Russian Filmmakers Highlight Cinema’s Universality at HIIFF 2025
At HIIFF 2025 in the Chinese mainland, German director Julian Radlmaier and Russian producer Kirill Krasovski highlighted cinema’s universal language and teased future cross-border collaborations.
State Council Hails Hong Kong’s 8th-term LegCo Election as Milestone
Central government praises Hong Kong’s LegCo election for record turnout, community solidarity after the Tai Po fire, and advancing high-quality democracy.
Great Wall’s ‘Living Skin’ Acts as Natural Shield
New research reveals a microscopic ‘living skin’ of microbes on the Great Wall, acting as a natural shield against erosion and pollution, opening new horizons for heritage conservation.
HKSAR 8th-term LegCo Election Results Announced
All 90 members of the HKSAR’s eighth-term LegCo have been elected, with seats divided among the Election Committee, functional constituencies and geographical constituencies.