27th Harbin Ice and Snow World Main Tower Reaches Full Height
Harbin’s 27th Ice and Snow World saw its main ice tower reach full height on December 10, kicking off the final build phase of its intricate carvings and light installations.
Magnitude-6.7 Quake Rattles Japan’s East Coast
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck off Japan’s east coast on Dec 12, prompting emergency alerts for Aomori, Hokkaido and Iwate prefectures and a possible 1m tsunami advisory.
Cold Wave to Sweep the Chinese Mainland, Temps Could Plunge 12°C
This weekend, a cold wave will sweep the Chinese mainland, with temps dropping up to 12°C and blue warnings issued for snow and winds.
Guangzhou Baiyun Debuts Terminal 3 and Fifth Runway
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on the Chinese mainland opened its Terminal 3 and fifth runway on October 30, boosting capacity, streamlining connections, and introducing design highlights.
Remembering the ‘Comfort Women’ Tragedy in the Chinese Mainland
Nearly a century after the Japanese Imperial Army’s “comfort women” system across the Chinese mainland, we reflect on over 400,000 victims and lasting lessons with insights from Prof. Su Zhiliang.
APEC 2026 Heads to Shenzhen: Nov 18-19 Economic Leaders’ Meeting
The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting is scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, in Shenzhen, spotlighting trade, digital innovation and sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific.
Russia, Ukraine Clash Over Seversk Control in Donetsk
Russia and Ukraine both claimed gains near Seversk in Donetsk on Thursday, underscoring the volatile front lines in the eastern Ukraine conflict.
38 Inheritors Recognized to Preserve Nanjing Massacre Legacy
In August 2025, 38 Chinese and foreign inheritors, including descendants of John Rabe and Richard Brady, were certified to preserve the legacy of the Nanjing Massacre.
Trump Claims Zelenskyy Only Opposed to Peace Deal
On December 11, 2025, President Trump said most Ukrainians supported a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, and that President Zelenskyy was the only one opposing the proposal.
Former Unit 731 Member Unveils WWII Frostbite and Germ Warfare Experiments
Former Unit 731 member Tsuruo Nishijima describes frostbite and germ experiments in a newly released archival video, shedding light on WWII atrocities.