TikTok Strikes Deal to Launch U.S. Joint Venture
TikTok inks binding agreements with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to launch a U.S. joint venture, ensuring data security for over 170M American users.
Hidden RNA Messages Reveal Viral Hijacking of Host Cells
Researchers mapped hidden RNA interactions between lambda phage and E. coli, unveiling how virus-encoded PreS RNA tricks bacteria to boost viral replication, opening paths for antimicrobial strategies.
Chinese Mainland and Ukraine Deepen Ties at Beijing Consultations
On December 18, 2025, senior diplomats from the Chinese mainland and Ukraine met in Beijing to review achievements and chart future cooperation in trade, agriculture, science and culture.
Ocean Flower Island Shines as Hainan FTP Hotspot
Ocean Flower Island in Danzhou, Hainan emerges as a cultural and investment hotspot as 2025 marks a milestone for the Hainan Free Trade Port opening.
EU Agrees €90B Loan to Ukraine, Puts Frozen Russian Assets on Hold
EU leaders agreed on December 19, 2025 to borrow €90B from the EU budget to support Ukraine’s defense for two years, freezing plans to tap €210B in frozen Russian assets.
Expat Pizza Entrepreneur Thrives in Hainan
Jake Canning, an expat from near Leeds, shares how running a pizza shop in Hainan is straightforward. Learn how the tropical island’s open business environment is fueling foreign entrepreneurship.
Asteroid 336877 Named for Space-Tech Pioneer Qi Faren
Asteroid 336877 has been named Qi Faren, celebrating the Chinese mainland space-tech expert behind the Dongfanghong satellites and Shenzhou spaceships.
China Calls on Japan to Soul-Search Over WWII Crimes at UN Meeting
At a UNGA meeting marking the first International Day Against Colonialism, China’s envoy urged Japan to soul-search over WWII crimes and defend the post-war international order.
Explainer: Why the EU Hesitates to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
EU leaders meet in Brussels to weigh using €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, balancing legal limits, market stability and retaliation fears.
Up at Dawn: Hainan’s Long March-12 Rocket Launch Experience
Travelers rose before dawn on December 12 to watch the Long March-12 launch from Qishui Bay in Hainan. Locals in Longlou found breakfast and markets in full swing—a morning like any other.