China’s Enormous WWII Sacrifice: 35M Lives and $600B Losses
China’s sacrifices in WWII included over 35 million casualties and more than $600B in economic losses (1937 prices), shaping the global fight against fascism and pursuit of peace.
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Uncover China’s evolving role in global business, technology, culture, and diplomacy.
Argentina Reaches Chinese Bridge Finals as Mandarin Interest Soars Globally
An Argentine student reached the final stages of the Chinese Bridge competition for the first time, highlighting the global surge in Mandarin study as 2025 winds down.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Installs Vital Debris Shield in 8-Hour Spacewalk
Astronauts from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 mission completed an eight-hour spacewalk on Dec 9 to install a new debris protection system on the space station.
China’s AI Roadmap: Deep Domestic Innovation for 2026–2030
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes domestic AI innovation, deployment, governance and ecosystem development to secure strategic advantages from 2026 to 2030.
Emergency Drill Near Taiwan Shoal Sparks Cross-Strait Tensions Amid US Aid Bill
China’s maritime authorities held their first search-and-rescue drill near Taiwan Shoal, prompting accusations from the Taiwan region and Beijing’s firm rejection amid new US military aid plans.
Bonds Beyond Borders: Argentina and China
Four Argentinians share stories of study, work and tea rituals, revealing how friendship and cultural parallels connect Argentina and China across continents.
Xi Jinping’s Vision for High-Quality Economic Development
President Xi has made high-quality economic development a cornerstone of China’s strategy in 2025, focusing on innovation, sustainability, openness and shared prosperity.
Experts Convene in Zhejiang for China-Africa Human Rights Seminar
Nearly 100 experts met in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland on Dec. 10, 2025, to explore China-Africa human rights cooperation and launch new research initiatives.
Culture-Driven Tourism Fuels China’s High-Quality Development
China’s cultural tourism—anchored by projects like Xuan Paper Town and supported by rural revitalization and heritage preservation—is powering high-quality economic development.
Blue Alerts Issued as Cold Wave Brings Widespread Snowfall
On December 10, 2025, blue alerts and a Level IV emergency response warn of a cold wave and the season’s first major snowfall across northern parts of the Chinese mainland.