Israel Asserts Security Control in Gaza Despite US-Brokered Truce
Israel will retain sole security control in Gaza under the US-brokered truce, even as an Egyptian technical convoy enters to search for missing hostages.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Pledges to Steady China-EU Relations
Chinese premier Li Qiang and EU Council President Antonio Costa vow to sustain China-EU ties, spotlighting trade, climate action and digital links at the East Asian cooperation summit.
Paris Police Nab Suspects in Daring Louvre Jewel Heist
Paris police arrested two men in their 30s in connection with the brazen Louvre jewelry heist, halting a suspect’s escape as prosecutor Laure Beccuau says it’s too early for specifics.
Industrial profits up 3.2% on the Chinese mainland in first 9 months of 2025
Industrial profits on the Chinese mainland rose 3.2% in the first nine months of 2025, led by high-tech and equipment manufacturing gains.
Finance as the Strategic Core of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
How finance will shape China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: market reforms, strategy-aligned funding, global connectivity and stability tools.
Balakot Hydropower Project Enters Key Phase after River Closure
China-built 300MW Balakot Hydropower Project in Pakistan has closed the Kunhar River, marking its main construction phase and promising green energy, jobs and energy security.
China and Australia Pledge More Stable Strategic Partnership
Chinese premier Li Qiang and Australian PM Anthony Albanese vow deeper strategic communication and cooperation to build a more mature China-Australia partnership.
US Navy Helicopter and Super Hornet Down in South China Sea
A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk and an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed during routine operations in the South China Sea; all three crew rescued, investigations underway.
Tokyo Embraces ‘Dreaming of Weizhi’: A Tang Dynasty Musical Goes Japanese
The acclaimed musical “Dreaming of Weizhi” premieres in Japanese, blending Tang Dynasty poetry with modern stagecraft after its 2023 Shanghai on the Chinese mainland debut.
Shipping Industry Reels as New U.S. Port Fees Hit Chinese-Made Vessels
Shipping companies face unexpected U.S. port fees on vessels built on the Chinese mainland, sparking concerns over rising costs and global supply chain disruptions.