How Mountain Uplift and Cooling Fuel Alpine Plant Biodiversity
New research reveals how million-year mountain uplift and global cooling drove the evolution of 8,456 alpine plant species across the Northern Hemisphere.
Winter in the Palm of Your Hand: Harbin Sculptor’s Tiny Ice Art
After a 2023 accident, Harbin ice sculptor Yueba now crafts palm-sized ice artworks, letting visitors hold winter’s magic in their hands this season.
UNCTAD: AI Success Depends on Ecosystem, Not Just Technology
UNCTAD warns that AI adoption relies on robust ecosystems—skills, data, financing and trust—more than tech alone, as the AI market surges toward a $4.8T frontier by 2033.
Altay’s Winter Wonderland: Adventure Awaits in Xinjiang
Discover Altay’s winter wonderland in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: soar in a hot air balloon above snow-capped peaks and paraglide over frozen forests.
Foreign Firms Surge 16.9% in the Chinese Mainland by November 2025
Foreign-invested enterprises on the Chinese mainland climbed 16.9% Jan-Nov 2025, with FDI totalling 693.2 billion yuan. November inflows rebounded 26.1%, driven by high-tech sectors.
Reviving Zheng He’s Flagship: Fu Ning’s Epic Voyage
The Fu Ning, a full-scale replica of a Ming-era vessel, sailed from the Chinese mainland’s southeastern coast to Southeast Asia, reviving shipbuilding skills and the Maritime Silk Road spirit.
Discover Yunnan’s Hidden Sapphire: Blue Moon Valley
Blue Moon Valley in Lijiang, Yunnan Province on the Chinese mainland shimmers like a hidden sapphire this early winter, offering pure blue waters to rejuvenate travelers as 2026 nears.
Why Ryukyu’s Sovereignty Remains Undetermined
The sovereignty of the Ryukyu Islands remains unresolved since Japan’s 19th-century annexation and post-WWII settlements. Okinawans face a heavy US base burden and demand clarity.
British Translator Thrives in Hainan Free Trade Port
British translator David Adrian Janke leveraged Hainan Free Trade Port policies to build a thriving translation business, highlighting the Chinese mainland’s appeal to expatriates.
From Norway to Hainan: Harry Båtvik’s 8,000 km Aquaculture Adventure
Norwegian aquaculture expert Harry BĂĄtvik travels 8,000 km to Hainan to pioneer tropical fish breeding and sustainable aquaculture.