1200 Drones Illuminate Victoria Harbour for 15th National Games
A 1,200-drone display lit up Victoria Harbour on November 18, bringing mascots, sports scenes and Greater Bay Area landmarks to life for China’s 15th National Games.
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Why Hainan Free Trade Port Matters Globally
Hainan Free Trade Port is streamlining global supply chains, cutting costs and fueling innovation from coffee trade to aircraft maintenance in 2025.
U.S. Senate Approves Release of Epstein Federal Files
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein’s federal files, kicking off a bipartisan transparency battle ahead of the president’s signature.
Living Buddha on Xizang’s Transformation
Tulku Koondhor returns to Xizang and shares insights on modern roads, digital growth and cultural revival in Lhasa’s 2025 transformation.
Fujian Carrier Group Completes First Live-Force Sea Drills
The Chinese mainland’s PLA Navy carrier Fujian and its escorts have returned to Sanya after completing their first live-force sea drills, testing the electromagnetic catapult and recovery systems.
Aoyu Lantern Illuminates Guangzhou Skyline at International Light Festival
The giant floating Aoyu fish lantern returns to light up Guangzhou’s skyline at the 2025 International Light Festival, joined by Canton, East, and West Towers.
Citigroup CEO: Chinese mainland’s Innovation & Scale Fuel Economic Shift
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser says the Chinese mainland’s scale and innovation are driving a shift from a domestic focus to deeper global integration, sparking investor interest worldwide.
UN Reaffirms One-China Stance After Japanese PM’s Taiwan Remarks
On Nov. 17, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reiterated that UNGA Resolution 2758 enshrines the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of China, reaffirming the one-China stance after Japanese PM Takaichi’s comments.
PLA Navy Flexes Combat Skills in South China Sea Live-Fire Drills
The PLA Navy recently held multi-domain live-fire drills in the South China Sea, from simulated mine clearance to joint air-sea maneuvers, boosting all-weather combat support capabilities.
US to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, Redrawing Middle East Balance
President Trump announced on November 17 plans to sell up to 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that could reshape the Middle East military balance and raise questions about Israel’s edge.