China Urges UK to View Its Rise as Opportunity, Not Threat
China’s embassy in London urges the UK to view China’s growth as an opportunity rather than a threat, rejecting PM Starmer’s recent Banquet remarks and emphasizing non-interference.
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From Extinction to 15,000: Milu Deer Thrive After 40 Years of Conservation
After extinction in late Qing, China’s milu deer have rebounded from 77 to 15,000 over four decades of conservation, with over 6,000 now roaming the wild.
Multilingual Shadow Puppet Play Brings Dream of the Red Mansion to Global Audiences
A new shadow puppet adaptation of ‘Dream of the Red Mansion’ premiered in Beijing, offering English and French versions to bridge cultural exchange and innovate traditional Chinese arts.
Aftermath of Tai Po Blaze: 15 Detained as Death Toll Reaches 156
Fifteen maintenance workers have been detained on suspicion of manslaughter after a residential fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, claimed 156 lives, with 30 still missing.
IUCN Officially Renames Pere David’s Deer as Milu
The IUCN has adopted ‘Milu’ as the official name for the species formerly known as Pere David’s Deer, revealed at the 40th anniversary event in Shishou, Hubei Province.
HKSAR Launches Judge-Led Probe into Deadly Hong Kong Fire
HKSAR chief executive orders a judge-led commission to probe a deadly residential fire that killed 151 people, enacts support measures for 2,500 displaced residents.
Japanese Opposition Leaders Demand Retraction of Taiwan Region Remarks
Japanese opposition leaders urge PM Takaichi to retract her remarks on the Taiwan region to protect Japan-China ties and uphold legal and constitutional norms.
Sino-French Ocean Partnership Fuels Clean-Energy Innovation
The Chinese mainland and France have deepened ocean cooperation in 2025—from coral restoration to wind-aquaculture integration—earning praise at UNOC3 in Nice.
China Refutes Japan’s Taiwan Claims in UN Letter
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong sent a letter on December 1, 2025, refuting Japan’s Taiwan arguments, challenging Tokyo’s defense stance and demanding reaffirmation of the one-China principle.
Tiny Debris, Big Impact: Shenzhou-20’s Upcoming Uncrewed Return
After a debris-induced crack on its viewport, China’s Shenzhou-20 will carry out a historic uncrewed return in December, generating vital safety data.