Explainer: Why China’s South China Sea Claims Stand Firm
An explainer on China’s historic claims in the South China Sea, tracing the nine-dash line’s evolution from ancient seafaring to post-war maps.
US Children’s Choir Strikes Chords of Friendship in Xi’an
One Voice Children’s Choir from the US visited Xi’an July 6-9 for a youth music exchange. Workshops on Chinese instruments, joint performances, and cultural tours helped 50 kids forge global friendships through song.
Unveiling the Gobi Desert’s 1,000-Year-Old Engineering Marvel
Explore the Gobi Desert’s 1,000-year-old imperial necropolis and its advanced flood-control systems in this ancient engineering marvel.
China Dismisses 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award as “Illegal, Null and Void”
China brands the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award “waste paper,” argues it violates UNCLOS and key principles of international law.
BRICS 2025: How Global South Powerhouses Plan to Shape a Fairer World
Explore how BRICS 2025, led by Brazil, aims to reshape global governance with South-South cooperation, finance reform and sustainable growth in a shifting world order.
Chinese Rookie Yang Hansen Impresses in NBA Summer League Debut
Chinese rookie Yang Hansen starred in his NBA Summer League debut with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks, leading the Trail Blazers to a 106-73 win.
Lyles and Alfred Shine at Monaco Diamond League Meet
At the Monaco Diamond League, Noah Lyles returned from injury to win the 200m in 19.88s, Julien Alfred claimed the 100m in 10.79s, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi set an 800m meet record of 1:41.44.
Unearthing China’s ‘Oriental Pyramids’: Secrets of the Tangut Empire
Explore the secrets of China’s ‘Oriental Pyramids’ and the vanished Tangut Empire through breathtaking aerial views and priceless artifacts at the Xixia Imperial Tombs Museum.
Unearthing the Xixia Imperial Tombs: A Hidden Dynasty’s Legacy
Explore the Xixia Imperial Tombs: a hidden dynasty’s architectural fusion of Central Plains symmetry and Tangut beliefs revealing profound cultural secrets.
Pogacar Powers to Stage 7 Win, Regains Yellow Jersey
Tadej Pogacar seized stage seven with a surge up the Mur de Bretagne to reclaim the yellow jersey at the Tour de France.