Xinjiang International Photography Contest Opens for Global Entries
Global photographers can enter the Xinjiang International Photography Contest by Dec 1, 2025. Submit documentary and landscape shots from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Beyond the ‘Female’ Label: Women Shaping Film at BIFF 2025
At BIFF 2025, four women storytellers break the ‘female’ mold, sharing how they drive growth in the Chinese mainland’s film industry across roles from cinematography to sound and color.
Don’t Miss a Beat: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Heart Health
Cardiologist Xu Shiying shares a life-saving recovery story and five science-backed tips to guard your heart. Small changes today mean a healthier beat every day.
ROK’s 9-Month Visa-Free Plan with China Sparks Tourism and Economic Revival
The Republic of Korea’s nine-month visa-free policy for Chinese groups aims to revive tourism, boost consumer spending and deepen ROK-China ties.
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan Water Infrastructure: Record Investments & Smart Dams
China underscores its 14th Five-Year Plan water achievements: 95,000 reservoirs, 1.09B mu irrigated land & 80% network coverage drive resilience and rural access.
UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program
The UN Security Council snapped back arms embargoes, uranium enrichment bans and asset freezes on Iran after EU powers triggered a ‘snapback’ over alleged nuclear deal violations.
Manas Epic: Kirgiz Oral Tradition Lives On Across Generations
The Kirgiz epic Manas, a 230,000-line oral tradition spanning eight chapters, lives on through Tuohenali’s 28-year journey as its dedicated inheritor in Xinjiang.
Long Lake: Jiuzhaigou’s Blue Elongated Mirror in Sichuan
Discover Long Lake, Jiuzhaigou’s highest-altitude, longest lake in southwestern Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland, and explore its geological mystery, blue waters, and Tibetan legend.
Trump, Netanyahu to Meet as Gaza Hostage Crisis Deepens
President Trump and PM Netanyahu meet as Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City, hostages remain trapped, hundreds killed, and humanitarian aid convoy arrives amid soaring civilian toll.
Iran’s Security Chief Pledges Support to Lebanon in Hezbollah Talks
In Beirut, Iran’s top security official meets Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, pledging support for Lebanon and its resistance while calling for deeper regional cooperation.