Newsom at Davos: Europe Needs a ‘Backbone’ to Punch Back at Trump
At the 2026 WEF in Davos, California Governor Gavin Newsom urged Europe to stand up to Trump over Greenland, calling for a ‘backbone’ and bold pushback.
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Premises in East Jerusalem, UN Condemns Action
Israeli authorities demolished UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem on January 20, drawing sharp UN condemnation and raising concerns over humanitarian operations.
U.S. Forces Seize Seventh Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean
U.S. forces seized a seventh oil tanker allegedly linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean, citing defiance of President Trump’s vessel quarantine.
Bosten Lake’s Winter Fishing Festival: Tradition Meets Snowy Adventure
Every January, Bosten Lake in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region hosts a winter fishing festival blending ice-fishing, bumper cars, sledding and ice hotpot, showcasing snowy charm.
Rare Eurasian Lynx Spotted for the First Time in Xinjiang’s Karamay
Two Eurasian lynx, a nationally protected Class II species, were filmed for the first time in Karamay’s snowy hills, signaling healthier habitats and a win for biodiversity conservation.
Hefei Powers Ahead with Quantum Leap in Computing
Hefei, on the Yangtze River, is emerging as a global quantum computing hub in early 2026, driving breakthroughs that could redefine what machines can achieve.
Beyond 140 Trillion Yuan: What Powers the Chinese Mainland’s Next Growth Phase?
The Chinese mainland’s GDP just exceeded 140 trillion yuan, a landmark for long-term strategies. As the next Five-Year Plan kicks off, services, consumption and policy reform emerge as growth pillars.
Two Catalonia Train Derailments Kill One, Injure 20 Amid Storm Damage
On Jan 20, two trains derailed in Catalonia—one after a wall collapse near Gelida, another due to storm-driven rockfall in Girona—killing a driver and injuring 20.
Chinese vice premier warns against ‘law of the jungle’ at Davos
At Davos 2026, Chinese vice premier He Lifeng warned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’, urging respect for WTO rules.
Warring States Bamboo Slips Reveal Earliest Horse Management Texts
New Warring States bamboo slips from Tsinghua University in the Chinese mainland reveal the earliest known horse management texts, offering fresh insights into ancient equine care and training.