Sea-Facing Buddha Shines at Hainan’s Foguang Temple
Discover Hainan’s Foguang Temple, where a 16-meter sea-facing Sakyamuni Buddha and a blood-copied Heart Sutra draw worshippers and travelers year-round.
From Freshwater to Deep Space: 2025 Biodiversity Snapshot
As 2025 ends, threats to freshwater species accelerate while global conservation wins—and space-based research—offer hope for biodiversity’s future.
Trump Confirms Ground Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels
On December 24, President Trump confirmed upcoming ground strikes against Latin American drug cartels, citing a 96% drop in sea trafficking and praising USS Gerald R. Ford’s mission.
Russia Unveils Plans for Lunar Power Station by 2036
Roscosmos has signed a contract to develop a lunar power station by 2036, aiming to supply long-term energy for rovers, observatories and the International Lunar Research Station.
Chinese mainland Launches AI Agent for Supercomputing Network
The Chinese mainland’s national supercomputing network unveils an AI agent that accelerates research by cutting day-long tasks to about an hour across 100 scenarios.
Chinese Mainland’s Deep-Sea Submersibles Reach 1,746 Dives
The Chinese mainland’s three deep-sea submersibles have achieved 1,746 dives by Dec 25, 2025, with 314 missions in 2025, driving new discoveries in ocean science.
26m Giant Snowman Fuwa Debuts in Harbin
Harbin unveiled Fuwa, a 26-meter snowman sculpture, on December 24, 2025, in Daoli district on the Chinese mainland. A cheerful symbol of good fortune and winter warmth.
Japan A-Bomb Survivors Unite Against Nuclear Armament Call
Atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki denounce a security official’s call for Japan to acquire nuclear weapons, urging Tokyo to uphold its Three Non-Nuclear Principles.
China’s 2025 Middle East Tour: Diplomacy and Trade in Focus
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi concluded his December 2025 Middle East tour, reinforcing China’s commitments to energy cooperation, innovation partnerships and regional peace efforts.
Xi Jinping Leads CPC Session to Chart 2026 Anti-Corruption Drive
The CPC Political Bureau chaired by Xi Jinping met on Dec 25, 2025 to set integrity and anti-corruption goals for 2026, with a plenary session set for Jan 12-14.