Chinese mainland scientists uncover cooler far-side lunar mantle
Analysis of Chang’e-6 far-side moon basalts shows the lunar mantle is ~100°C cooler than near-side samples, reshaping our view of lunar evolution and future missions.
Mid-Autumn Festival: Reunion and Peace Under the Full Moon
Explore how the Mid-Autumn Festival’s full moon embodies reunion, completeness and peace, uniting communities across the globe under a shared moonlit sky.
Historic LDP Victory: Takaichi’s Rise and Japan’s Strategic Crossroads
Sanae Takaichi’s historic election as LDP president spotlights her hawkish stances on wartime history, defense reform, cross-strait ties with the Taiwan region and conservative social policies.
Zhao Chunling: Shaping the Skies as COMAC’s First Female Lead Designer
Zhao Chunling becomes the first woman leading a major national aircraft program in the Chinese mainland as chief designer of COMAC’s C929 wide-body project.
Trump’s Gaza “Peace Plan”: A Hostage Deal in Diplomatic Disguise
Trump’s Gaza “peace plan” demands Hamas surrender without offering Gaza any enforceable rights or path to sovereignty—a hostage deal in diplomatic disguise.
2025 Qiantang River Tidal Bore: Nature’s Silver Roar
On October 9, 2025, the Qiantang River tidal bore—driven by solar and lunar gravity—surges upstream as a deafening silver wave. A centuries-old spectacle awaits.
21 Spanish Activists Return, Allege Abuse by Israel After Gaza Flotilla Intercept
21 Spanish activists allege abuse by Israel after their Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted, highlighting humanitarian tensions and the risks of grassroots missions.
Houthis Launch Drone Attack on Eilat, Intercepted by Israel
Houthi forces launched a drone attack on Israels Eilat late Sunday, intercepted by the IAF with no casualties, marking the second aerial strike of the day.
The Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan Powers Resilient Growth and Innovation
As the Chinese mainland’s 14th Five-Year Plan nears 2025, it has powered 5.5% annual growth, driven 86.4% domestic demand, and set the stage for innovation and sustainability.
China’s Holiday Boom: Cultural Fests and Consumer Innovation Spark Economic Surge
China’s National Day and Mid-Autumn holidays drive cultural events, record-breaking travel, and consumer innovation across the Chinese mainland.