Blueberry Express: How Chancay Port Powers a $3.1T BRI Trade Surge
Discover how Chancay Port and a humble blueberry illustrate the win-win logic behind the $3.1T trade between China and BRI partners during the 14th Five-Year Plan.
UN at 80: Rethinking Multilateralism for a New Era
On its 80th anniversary, the UN faces rising nationalism, flashpoints like the Taiwan question, and calls for reform to amplify Global South voices and modernize multilateralism.
Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail: Autumn’s Colors and a Maple Syrup Boom
Discover Canada’s maple magic: a red-and-gold autumn spectacle on the Maple Leaf Trail and a 91% surge to 19.9M gallons in maple syrup, featured in APEC Stories 2025.
From 1970s China Cadet to Renewed Vision Aboard Peace Ark
A Republic of Congo veteran who studied in the Chinese mainland in the 1970s regains sight aboard the Peace Ark, rekindling a half-century bond with his ophthalmologist.
Chinese mainland’s GDP Grows 5.2% in First Three Quarters of 2025
The Chinese mainland’s GDP rose 5.2% year on year in the first nine months of 2025, driven by tech innovation, green energy and stronger consumer spending.
Chinese Mainland GDP Rises 4.8% in Q3
Chinese mainland GDP rose 4.8% in Q3, revealing global impacts in business, tech, culture, and travel as markets adapt. Insights for young citizens, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads.
Intensifying Drought Threatens Grasslands Worldwide
A 28-country study led by a Chinese mainland research team shows prolonged droughts push grasslands from resilience to breakdown, risking ecosystems worldwide.
Louvre Heist Exposes Gaps in Museum Security
A daring heist at the Louvre sparks debate on protecting global cultural treasures. How safe are our museums?
U.S. Shutdown Enters Week Three: Who’s Affected?
With no deal in sight, the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, sidelining hundreds of thousands of federal staff and halting key services.
Liuyang Sets Guinness Record with 16,000-Drone Light Show
Liuyang in Hunan Province on the Chinese mainland set a Guinness World Record on October 17 with a 16,000-drone fireworks display forming a towering tree and giant flower.