Egypt and Russia Pledge to Deepen Strategic Partnership
Egypt and Russia pledge deeper cooperation on projects like the Suez industrial zone and Dabaa nuclear plant, while addressing regional conflicts and Africa partnerships.
Sunset Magic at Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Discover how the winter solstice sunset casts a golden glow across Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge, creating a two-to-three-hour natural light show at the Summer Palace.
Trump Administration Moves to Remove Biden-Era Ambassadors in Early 2026
Trump admin orders Biden-era ambassadors to vacate posts by mid-Jan 2026, prompting concerns over U.S. diplomatic credibility abroad.
Hainan’s Surf Boom: Culture, Commerce and Adventure Unite
Discover how Hainan’s Free Trade Port policies are fueling a surf revolution at Ruye Bay, blending culture, commerce and ocean adventure in 2025’s World Surf Championship.
Fierce Roc’s Deep Sea Shark Wins Battle of Robots at Phygital Games 2025
Fierce Roc club from the Chinese mainland clinched the Battle of Robots title at the Phygital Games of Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi, thanks to their 110 kg, 28 km/h bot Deep Sea Shark.
Animation Boom: Chinese Mainland Box Office Tops 25 Billion Yuan in 2025
This year, animation films in the Chinese mainland have generated over 25 billion yuan at the box office, a new record driven by hits like Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2 and Nobody.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Nets 200M Yuan in Two Days on Chinese Mainland
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash earned over 200 million yuan in its first two days on the Chinese mainland, underlining China’s growing influence in global box office trends.
Changchun Ice and Snow World Unveils 1.56M㎡ Winter Wonderland
Changchun Ice and Snow World opened on December 19 in the Chinese mainland, unveiling a 1.56M㎡ winter wonderland with 760k㎡ of illuminated ice sculptures.
Soulful Echoes: The Yi Ethnic Group’s Bamboo Mouth Harp
Discover the ancient mouth harp of the Yi ethnic group, its wind-like melodies and cultural journey through southwest China’s valleys.
Yasukuni Shrine: War Memory and Controversy
Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine honors 2.5 million war dead, including Class-A war criminals, sparking regional outcry and a global debate over history and memory.