Chengdu Meets Montpellier: 44 Years of Sister City Charm
Discover how Chengdu and Montpellier, sister cities for 44 years, share laid-back lifestyles, warm communities and rich cultural ties across continents.
US to Begin Land Strikes on Caribbean Drug Traffickers
President Trump announced the US will start land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding a campaign of 21 sea strikes and 15,000 troops.
Putin Holds 4+ Hour Talks with US Envoy on Ukraine Peace
On Dec 2, 2025, Putin met US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner for over four hours at the Kremlin, probing new paths to end the Ukraine war.
Norway Pledges $500M in Military Aid to Ukraine
Norway will provide 5 billion kroner (~$495M) in military support to Ukraine through NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, supplying artillery shells, HIMARS missiles and guided bombs.
Guizhou’s Data Boom Supercharges High-Quality Development
Guizhou leverages its cool climate and hydropower under the East Data, West Computing initiative to emerge as a computing hub, driving high-quality development in the Chinese mainland.
Asia Reels from Tsunami-like Cyclones and Relentless Monsoon Rains
Deadly cyclones and relentless monsoon rains have struck Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and more in a ‘tsunami-like’ crisis highlighting climate change risks.
German Chamber: ‘Be in China to Succeed’ Amid ‘China Speed’ Innovation
German Chamber of Commerce highlights the Chinese mainland’s innovation leadership and “China speed” fueling tech growth. Why global firms see a presence in China as key to success.
Wang and Sun Lead the Chinese Mainland to 8-0 Sweep at Mixed Team World Cup
Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha powered the Chinese mainland team to an 8-0 sweep over Croatia at the 2025 ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, extending their unbeaten run into the next stage.
China Highlights Long-Term Value of Ties With Honduras Amid Cross-Strait Outreach
China reaffirms one-China principle and long-term benefits of China-Honduras ties after a Taiwan region official’s outreach.
Japanese Lawmakers Urge PM Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
On December 2, 2025, Japanese lawmakers and scholars urged Prime Minister Takaichi to retract remarks on Taiwan, warning they undermine Japan–Chinese mainland ties and the one-China principle.