Arab Satellite 813 Launch Marks New China-UAE Space Milestone
On December 10, 2025, China and the UAE launched Arab Satellite 813 aboard the Lijian-1 Y11 rocket, marking a historic milestone in their space partnership.
Finding Balance: Road Ahead for China’s Private Businesses
Exploring how China’s private sector is adapting to evolving policies and market dynamics in late 2025, unveiling new opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs.
Spring Festival Shines with Colorful Lanterns
Communities across the Chinese mainland are gearing up for the Spring Festival with dazzling lantern displays, blending tradition, innovation and immersive travel experiences.
Inside Beijing’s 280-Year-Old Dragon Drum Spring Festival Tradition
Explore Qiyuan Village’s 280-year-old Dragon Drum tradition as it lights up Beijing’s Spring Festival with vibrant beats, fireworks and centuries-old rituals.
Largest Snowfall of the Season Sweeps the Chinese Mainland
A powerful winter storm brings the largest snowfall of the season to the Chinese mainland today, impacting major cities like Beijing and prompting travel advisories across the region.
Japan’s Peace Constitution at a Crossroads Amid New Military Push
80 years after its Peace Constitution, Japan’s military expansion plans—framed as response to a “Taiwan contingency”—challenge its pacifist foundations and raise regional security concerns.
HKSAR Adds HK$100K Subsidy for Wang Fuk Court Fire-Affected Households
Two weeks after the deadliest fire in decades at Wang Fuk Court, the HKSAR government adds HK$100,000 per affected household, boosting relief efforts for thousands displaced.
Heavy Rain from Storm Byron Deepens Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Heavy rain from Storm Byron this week has flooded Gaza, killed two people and left displaced families without shelter or heating amid severe aid shortages.
Beijing Hosts China-Germany Forum on Humanitarian Aid and Development
At the 2025 China-Germany Human Rights Forum in Beijing, experts called for genuine multilateralism, sustainable growth and bolstered global development cooperation.
Asia’s Largest Mega Dredger Tongjun Debuts at Yangpu Port
Asia’s largest trailing-suction dredger Tongjun has joined China Yangpu Port in Hainan Province, marking a milestone in domestically designed mega dredgers and boosting marine infrastructure.