Golden Waves: Chinese Mainland’s Winter Wheat Harvest Takes Flight
Aerial views of a bumper winter wheat harvest in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, as large harvesters crisscross golden fields during the Chinese mainland’s mid-May to June season.
Russia’s Security Chief Shoigu in Pyongyang for High-Stakes Talks
Russia’s security chief Sergei Shoigu arrives in Pyongyang for talks with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, focusing on Ukraine, regional security and last year’s defense pact.
Record Sargassum Surge Chokes Caribbean Shores
Record sargassum piled up across the Caribbean in May, suffocating shores from Puerto Rico to Guyana, disrupting tourism, wildlife and closing a school in Martinique.
Lee Jae-myung Begins South Korea Presidency, Pledges Economic Revival
New South Korean president Lee Jae-myung began his term, vowing to overcome a martial law crisis, revive a slowing economy, and tackle trade tensions from day one.
Global Gene Banks Deposit Over 11,200 Seeds in Svalbard Vault
Fourteen gene banks have added over 11,200 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, reinforcing global crop diversity and safeguarding future food supplies.
China-US Ties in Focus as Wang Yi Hosts Ambassador Perdue
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met U.S. ambassador David Perdue in Beijing, calling for dialogue, respect and cooperation to guide critical China-US relations back on track.
2025 China-California Business Forum Sparks New Collaborations
At the 2025 China-California Business Forum in LA, over 150 leaders from the Chinese mainland and California explored new collaborations under “Better Understanding, Better Business.”
Bethany Edmunds Flags AI Governance Gaps at Web Summit Vancouver
At Web Summit Vancouver, Northeastern’s Bethany Edmunds warns that AI governance gaps must be closed to match the pace of innovation and ensure responsible growth.
China and Japan Boost Ties: Premier Li Qiang Meets JAPIT Delegation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a JAPIT delegation in Beijing to deepen economic cooperation, build trust, and support multilateralism.
Lee Jae-myung Confirmed as South Korea’s Next President
Local media confirmed Lee Jae-myung as the winner of South Korea’s presidential election on Tuesday, marking a major political shift watched by a global audience.