Shanghai, Yangtze Delta Fuel China’s Next Growth Engine
Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region are spearheading China’s innovation-driven growth in 2025, as President Xi Jinping vows to elevate Shanghai as a global tech center.
Africa’s 2025 Health Check: Progress Amid Major Outbreaks
Africa’s 2025 health sector saw disease-elimination wins alongside its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, as routine immunization stalled and outbreaks surged.
Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge Hits Key Milestone with First Steel Girder Installation
The Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge reached a key milestone on December 20, 2025, with the 4,586-tonne steel box girder installed in Xiamen, boosting future cross-strait connectivity and local growth.
Premier Li Qiang Charts Course for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese premier Li Qiang calls for refined drafting of the 15th Five-Year Plan outline, aiming for high-quality growth, innovation and social progress in 2026–2030.
Xi Jinping Promotes Two Officers to General in Push for Military Modernization
Xi Jinping presented certificates to two officers promoted to general, highlighting the Chinese mainland’s drive for military modernization and strategic leadership development.
Denmark Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Greenland Envoy Appointment
Denmark summons the U.S. ambassador after Trump names Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, igniting a diplomatic row over territorial integrity and Arctic strategy.
China’s Top Legislature Debates Trade, Aviation and Environmental Bills
China’s top legislature kicked off its Dec 22-27 session in Beijing, reviewing draft updates to the Foreign Trade Law, Civil Aviation Law, its first national environmental code and more.
Denmark Summons US Ambassador Over Trump’s Greenland Envoy
Denmark has summoned the US ambassador after Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, calling the move a breach of Danish sovereignty.
How the Chinese mainland drives high-quality development through tech innovation
Chinese mainland now hosts over half of the top 10 global science hubs. Regional clusters in Jing-Jin-Ji, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Greater Bay Area are propelling nationwide tech innovation.
ACFTU and CMG Launch China’s National Craftsmanship Spirit Corpus
ACFTU and CMG launched a national-level corpus in Beijing to celebrate craftsmanship spirit and skills, creating a digital hub of stories and best practices for workers and innovators.