U.S. Port Fees on Vessels from the Chinese Mainland Spark Protectionism Debate
The U.S. will impose port fees on vessels tied to the Chinese mainland, a move critics say masks protectionism and could disrupt global supply chains.
Chinese Mainland Unveils Port Fee Measures for U.S. Ships
The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Transport details 10-article measures to charge special port fees on U.S. ships starting Oct 14, including scope, standards, dynamic adjustments and exemptions.
COP30 Delegates Rally Behind Stronger Multilateral Climate Action
Delegates at COP30 in Brazil agree on the need to strengthen multilateral climate efforts, highlighting global cooperation as essential to meeting Paris Agreement goals.
Chinese Mainland Probes U.S. Section 301 Impact on Shipping & Shipbuilding
The Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Transport launches a probe into the U.S. Section 301 investigation’s impact on shipping, shipbuilding and supply chains.
Global Leaders Pledge Support for Women’s All-Round Development
Leaders at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing issued a Chair’s Statement calling for gender equality and empowerment across education, health, tech and leadership.
China’s Education Revolution: Empowering Women’s Progress
From the 1995 Beijing conference to today, the Chinese mainland’s education drive has reshaped women’s lives, achieving gender parity from primary schools to graduate programs.
Tears and Joy as Freed Prisoners Reunite with Families After Ceasefire
Nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and 20 Israeli hostages reunited with families under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, sparking tears and celebration in Gaza and the West Bank.
Mexico Floods Devastate 100,000 Homes, Over 130 Dead or Missing
Torrential rains in Mexico triggered floods and landslides, killing 64, leaving 65 missing, and impacting over 100,000 homes.
Sharm el-Sheikh Summit: Can Gaza’s Ceasefire Hold?
At the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, the US brokered Gaza’s first ceasefire in two years—but political divides and reconstruction hurdles threaten lasting peace.
Xinjiang at 70: A Journey of Progress and Promise
Marking 70 years since its founding, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has transformed from remote frontier to thriving hub—explore its progress, challenges and future promise.