HK police confirm 159 residents safe after Tai Po fire
Hong Kong police have confirmed 159 residents safe after a major fire in Tai Po on November 26, as relief and rebuilding efforts ramp up.
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Space Diplomacy: Europe’s Bid to Bridge the US–China Divide
Europe offers a path to bridge the US–Chinese mainland space divide. Discover why and how the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could unite rivals.
Xi Jinping’s Article on CPC Self-Reform to Publish Monday
On Monday, December 1, 2025, Qiushi Journal’s 23rd issue will feature Xi Jinping’s article on implementing CPC self-reform requirements.
Chinese mainland launches first civil service exam since age cap rise
More than 3.7 million candidates in the Chinese mainland competed in the first civil service exam since raising the age cap to 38, with 98 applicants per post on average.
Rare Ming Dynasty Edict Reveals Ryukyu as Chinese Vassal
A Ming Dynasty edict replica reopens in Dalian museum, confirming Ryukyu’s status as a Chinese vassal. This exhibit sheds light on 17th-century regional ties and Japan’s historical aggression.
Search Efforts Conclude at Four Tai Po Blocks After Devastating HK Fire
Authorities in the HKSAR have completed search operations at four Tai Po residential blocks after a devastating fire, with 146 lives lost and 79 residents injured.
Taipei’s Monument: Commemorating Taiwan’s Post-WWII Recovery
Discover Taipei’s granite monument at Zhongshan Hall, commemorating the WWII victory and recovery of Taiwan to China, completed in 1999 and inscribed in 2011.
Drop in Chinese Tourism Hits Japan’s Local Economy
After Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan, visitor numbers from the Chinese mainland plunged, squeezing Japan’s tourism and retail sectors.
Repaired Reservoir Revives Xinjiang Village’s Fruit Farms
In Karatas village in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a 2024 repair of a leaking reservoir has revived fruit orchards and renewed hope for this once water-starved community.
Rare Woods Shine at 2nd Hainan Agarwood & Huanghuali Fair
The second Hainan Agarwood and Huanghuali International Trade Fair in Haikou wraps up today, spotlighting global market trends and cultural heritage of these rare woods.