Global Experts Advocate Sovereign Paths for Human Rights
At seminars in Jakarta and Pretoria, experts emphasize each country’s sovereign right to choose its human rights path, calling for solidarity and high-quality cooperation.
Chinese Mainland Tech Boosts Hong Kong SAR Fire Rescue
Exoskeleton suits and professional lighting systems from the Chinese mainland are enhancing search and recovery in the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR.
China Urges U.S. to Honor Sensitivity of Taiwan Question
China’s Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. to uphold the one-China principle after Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s DealBook Summit remarks, calling separatist rhetoric a ‘futile attempt doomed to fail.’
China Calls on Japan to Accelerate Disposal of Abandoned Chemical Weapons
Beijing calls on Tokyo to speed the clean disposal of abandoned wartime chemical weapons on the Chinese mainland, citing ongoing safety hazards and environmental concerns.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Officials Hold Video Call on Economic Ties
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng held a video call on Dec. 5 with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss bilateral economic collaboration.
World Soil Day 2025: Healthy Cities Start with Healthy Soils
On World Soil Day 2025, explore how healthy soils underpin urban resilience, from cooling cityscapes to absorbing rain and storing carbon.
Secrets of the Asoka Pagoda: 1,000 Years of Earthquake Resilience
Discover how the Asoka Pagoda at Haiqing Temple on the Chinese mainland has withstood 18 earthquakes over a millennium thanks to ingenious ancient craftsmanship.
China Warns Japan’s Defense Buildup Threatens Asia-Pacific Stability
China warns Japan against its accelerated defense spending and arms exports, calling for respect of the post-war order and cautioning on Asia-Pacific stability.
Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Tourism Freeze Risks $15B Loss
Japan’s tourism freeze after PM Takaichi’s remarks risks a 2.2 trillion yen loss, straining ties with the Chinese mainland and shaking up regional economies.
Max Tegmark Warns of AI Superintelligence Threat After Lisbon Web Summit
MIT physicist Max Tegmark warned at November’s Lisbon Web Summit that AI could surpass human intelligence without safety checks, urging governments to adopt strict testing standards.