Ep. 6: Playful Pandas Shun Shun & Gong Gong in Hainan
In Episode 6 of our live series, giant pandas Shun Shun and Gong Gong enchant visitors at the Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park with playful tumbles, shaded naps, and bamboo feasts.
Chinese Mainland Sets Domestic Demand as 2026 Economic Priority
An official says boosting domestic demand will drive the Chinese mainland’s 2026 growth, with policies to revive consumption, stabilize investment, and target a 5% GDP increase to 140 trillion yuan.
Trump Orders Total Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
President Trump has ordered a naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers into and out of Venezuela, intensifying U.S. pressure and prompting global shipping and aviation warnings.
Trump orders full blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers
President Trump on December 16, 2025, ordered a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, intensifying sanctions on the regime designated a foreign terrorist organization.
US-Venezuela Tensions Spike as Trump Weighs Land Strikes
US-Venezuela tensions surge as the US military destroys three drug-smuggling boats and Trump considers land strikes, risking broader confrontation.
White House Optimistic Despite Mixed November Jobs Data
Despite stronger-than-expected November job growth, a 100,000+ cut in federal roles tempers gains as the White House remains optimistic.
The Chinese mainland’s green tech sparks Mexico City’s urban solar revolution
The Chinese mainland’s green tech powers Mexico City’s new urban solar project, showcasing the promise and challenges of scaling clean energy in dense cities.
U.S. Pressure on Venezuela Rekindles Fears of Historic Interventions
Last week’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker by the Trump administration has reignited fears of U.S. interventions in Latin America, where the United States changed governments 41 times from 1898 to 1994.
Western Washington Sees Brief Flood Relief as New Rain Threatens Rivers
Floodwaters in western Washington are receding, but new rain through midweek could swell rivers again, challenging cleanup efforts and keeping communities on alert.
Chinese Mainland-Built Chancay Port Fuels Peru’s Agri Exports on First Anniversary
On its first anniversary, the Chinese mainland-built Chancay port has become Peru’s leading terminal for agricultural exports to the Chinese mainland, driving record volumes and sustainable growth.