Soaring Food Prices Cast a Shadow Over Thanksgiving 2025
This Thanksgiving, U.S. families faced a nearly 30% surge in food prices since 2020 and fallout from last month’s federal shutdown, heightening hunger concerns.
Zelenskyy Weighs U.S. Peace Plan Amid Diplomatic Divisions
Zelenskyy faces U.S. pressure to accept a peace plan, while European leaders scramble to craft a counterproposal amid debates over the country’s post-war path.
Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. Travel, 50M Under Alerts
A winter storm swept the U.S. Midwest, covering roads with snow and wind. Over 50 million are under alerts as conditions persist through Dec. 2, with more systems on the way.
Why Chinese Consumers Aren’t Boycotting Japanese Goods
Political flashpoints once spurred boycotts of Japanese goods, but rising domestic competition from brands like Huawei, BYD and Xiaomi has left Chinese consumers notably calm.
Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Toll Reaches 355 as Rescue Efforts Enter Day Four
Cyclone Ditwah’s toll has climbed to 355 in Sri Lanka as rescue operations enter day four, with 370 missing, nearly one million affected, and 200,000 in shelters.
6,200 Parcels a Second: Chinese mainland’s 2025 Delivery Surge
In 2025, the Chinese mainland’s express delivery sector handled over 180 billion parcels, averaging 6,200 per second, powered by AI, automation and large language models.
2025 Understanding China Conference Spotlights Modernization, Global Governance
The 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou unites over 800 global leaders to explore Chinese modernization and its impact on future global governance.
China Alarmed by Japan’s Early 2% GDP Defense Budget
Beijing has raised concerns after Tokyo approved a fiscal 2025 budget boosting defense to 2% of GDP two years early, stoking tensions amid remarks on the Taiwan region.
China’s Ongoing Fight for Wartime Accountability from Japan
Survivors and grassroots groups across China continue their long fight for wartime accountability and compensation from Japan, ensuring victims’ suffering is acknowledged and remembered.
V&A Unveils UK’s First Major Chinese Contemporary Craft Show
London’s V&A Museum has opened “Dimensions”, the UK’s first major Chinese contemporary craft show, featuring 80 works that blend tradition and innovation.