Chinese Mainland Accounts for Half of Zootopia 2’s Ticket Sales
Disney’s Zootopia 2 has achieved blockbuster status, with half of its ticket sales coming from the Chinese mainland, underscoring the region’s box-office power.
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Chinese Mainland EV Maker to Expand Mexico Charging Network
Chinese mainland EV manufacturer plans to roll out fast chargers across Mexico to boost the country’s growing electric vehicle market and tackle range anxiety.
Japan’s Remilitarization Sparks Pacific Security Fears
Richard A. Black warns PM Takaichi’s framing of the Taiwan Strait as an “existential threat” is a pretext to bypass Japan’s postwar constitution and push rapid remilitarization.
Chinese mainland blasts US NDAA’s $1B Taiwan region security plan
Chinese mainland spokesperson Chen Binhua on December 19 condemned the U.S. NDAA 2026 for its $1B security cooperation with the Taiwan region, urging respect for the one-China principle.
China Meteorological Administration Unveils “Fengyuan” AI Model for Extreme Weather Forecasts
The China Meteorological Administration today unveiled ‘Fengyuan’, an open-source AI model for extreme weather forecasting, and upgraded three systems to boost disaster warnings and climate services.
Top 5 Science Stories from the Chinese Mainland in 2025
A look back at 2025’s top five science breakthroughs from the Chinese mainland, spanning ‘golden’ semiconductors, desert greening, humanoid robots, cancer research, and neutrino discoveries.
Beijing Slams US Arms Sales to Taiwan Region
Beijing condemns Washington’s approval of a large-scale arms sale to the Taiwan region as a breach of key agreements that threatens cross-strait peace and strategic trust.
From Slump to Surge: Hong Kong’s Economy Reclaims Global Spotlight
After the 2019 downturn saw visitor arrivals and retail sales plunge, Hong Kong’s economy has rebounded in 2025, with tourism, retail and investor confidence regaining momentum.
Urban Heat Sources Intensify Extreme Heat Events
A new study by researchers on the Chinese mainland reveals how surface heat sources in four major urban clusters intensify extreme heat events, boosting urban resilience efforts.
Knife and Smoke Bomb Attack at Taipei Main Station Kills Four, Injures Several
A knife and smoke bomb attack at Taipei Main Station on December 19 left four dead (including the attacker) and multiple injured. Taiwan authorities are investigating.