Harbin’s Iconic 19m Snowman Returns for Winter Tourism Peak
Harbin’s giant snowman returns bigger than ever—standing 19m tall and carved from 3,500 mÂł of snow—as the city gears up for its peak winter tourism season.
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Global Experts Call for Deeper Dialogue at Macao Civilizations Forum
Experts at the 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations in the Macao SAR stress the need for cultural diversity, equality and deeper intercivilizational dialogue.
Hainan Launches Customs Reform to Unlock Capital Flows
On December 18, Hainan province will launch special customs operations to deepen financial reform and boost cross-border capital flows under its Free Trade Port strategy.
China’s Ambassador to UK Slams Britain’s Hong Kong Verdict Comments
China’s Ambassador to the UK protests British Foreign Secretary’s remarks on Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong conviction, accusing London of interfering in China’s internal affairs.
Chinese Mainland Enters La Niña State; Double La Niña This Winter Unlikely
Chinese mainland entered La Niña state in October 2025. Experts say a full event needs 5 months below -0.5°C, and a double La Niña this winter remains unlikely.
Inside the China–UN Push Driving South-South Development in 2025
The Chinese mainland and the United Nations launched the China–UN Global South-South Development Facility in 2025, mobilizing $10 million to boost practical cooperation across the Global South.
Green Development Powers Chinese Mainland’s Future and Global Action
On September 24, 2025 at the UN Climate Summit, the Chinese mainland set new 2035 green development targets—shifting to absolute emissions control and scaling renewables sixfold.
Xi Jinping Meets Macao SAR Chief Exec to Boost 2025 Recovery
President Xi Jinping met Macao SAR chief executive Sam Hou Fai in Beijing, discussing economic recovery, Greater Bay Area integration, and sustainable growth initiatives for 2025.
Xi Jinping Meets HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing
President Xi Jinping met HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on December 16, 2025, to hear a report on Hong Kong’s initiatives and regional integration under One Country, Two Systems.
Chinese Mainland Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Pork Imports
From December 17, 2025, the Chinese mainland will levy 4.9%–19.8% anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports for five years, following a probe into unfair pricing.