Argentina Reaches Chinese Bridge Finals as Mandarin Interest Soars Globally
An Argentine student reached the final stages of the Chinese Bridge competition for the first time, highlighting the global surge in Mandarin study as 2025 winds down.
US EV Market Stalls as Global Sales Soar 28% in H1 2025
Global EV sales rose 28% in H1 2025, driven by the Chinese mainland and Europe. The U.S. faces infrastructure, supply chain, and policy hurdles as it seeks to catch up in electric mobility.
2025’s Extreme Weather Surge Spurs Calls to Action at COP30
As 2025 closes, extreme weather—from storms in Brazil to droughts in Africa—has surged globally, driving urgent calls for climate action at COP30 in Belém.
Italian Pasta Faces US Tariff Showdown: Prices Could Double
US probes alleged pasta dumping could trigger up to 107% tariffs on Italian imports, risking price hikes and cultural fallout for producers and consumers.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Installs Vital Debris Shield in 8-Hour Spacewalk
Astronauts from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-21 mission completed an eight-hour spacewalk on Dec 9 to install a new debris protection system on the space station.
China urges Japan to retract remarks on Taiwan region amid radar dispute
China calls on Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan region amid a radar illumination dispute, highlighting diplomatic tensions.
China’s AI Roadmap: Deep Domestic Innovation for 2026–2030
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes domestic AI innovation, deployment, governance and ecosystem development to secure strategic advantages from 2026 to 2030.
Emergency Drill Near Taiwan Shoal Sparks Cross-Strait Tensions Amid US Aid Bill
China’s maritime authorities held their first search-and-rescue drill near Taiwan Shoal, prompting accusations from the Taiwan region and Beijing’s firm rejection amid new US military aid plans.
Bonds Beyond Borders: Argentina and China
Four Argentinians share stories of study, work and tea rituals, revealing how friendship and cultural parallels connect Argentina and China across continents.
Xi Jinping’s Vision for High-Quality Economic Development
President Xi has made high-quality economic development a cornerstone of China’s strategy in 2025, focusing on innovation, sustainability, openness and shared prosperity.