Ningxia’s Tengger Desert Transformed by Winter Snow
Explore Ningxia’s Tengger Desert, where winter snows blanket golden dunes in a surreal landscape, captured in the documentary “Aerial China: Ningxia.”
Sydney Police Detain Seven in Plot Probe After Bondi Beach Shooting
Australian police detained seven men in Sydney’s southwest amid high alert after the Bondi Beach shooting, invoking rare anti-terror laws as investigators probe a possible violent plot.
Taiwan Opposition to Propose Impeachment of Leader Lai Ching-te
Opposition legislators from Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party plan to impeach Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te, announced at a Taipei City press conference.
Party at −20°C: Harbin’s Ice Stage Comes Alive with Brother Left and Right
Experience Harbin’s Ice and Snow World this December as internet celebrity Brother Left and Right turns a −20 °C frozen landscape into the hottest winter party in the Chinese mainland.
CMG Unveils Four Horse Mascots for 2026 Spring Festival Gala
China Media Group unveiled four horse mascots – Qiqi, Jiji, Chichi and Chengcheng – for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, blending ancient art and wild horse spirit under ‘Galloping Steed, Onward Unstoppable.’
Rain Turns Sea Red on Iran’s Hormuz Island
This week, rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island turned coastal waters deep red as iron-rich soil washed into the Persian Gulf, creating a fleeting natural spectacle.
Hainan Free Trade Port Supercharges Global Market Connectivity
Discover how Hainan Free Trade Port’s cutting-edge ports, airways and special customs ops are boosting China’s global market connections and trade efficiency.
Thailand’s Parliament Dissolved: Snap Election on February 8, 2026
Thailand’s parliament dissolved this week, triggering snap polls on February 8, 2026. Young voters and global investors are tuning in as campaigns heat up.
Russia sues Euroclear as EU debates using frozen assets for Ukraine
Russia sues Euroclear over frozen assets as EU leaders meet in Brussels to debate using billions in Russian funds to back loans for Ukraine.
UNSC to Debate US Oil Blockade on Venezuela
The UN Security Council will meet on Dec 23 to address Venezuela’s denouncement of a US oil blockade, amid escalating tensions and calls for upholding international law.