Harbin Debuts World’s Largest Ice & Snow Theme Park
Discover Harbin’s record-setting ice-and-snow theme park, opened Dec 17, where tech meets culture in a fairytale winter wonderland.
Global Governance Initiative: Why It’s Gaining Worldwide Support
China’s Global Governance Initiative, launched in Sept 2025, has won backing from 150+ countries. Discover its five core principles for renewed multilateral action.
Zelensky Seeks New Trump Meetup as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall on Land
Ukraine President Zelenskyy is pressing for a new Trump meeting as peace talks in Paris grapple with land disputes over Donetsk and the Zaporizhzhia plant.
Global Governance at a Crossroads: Adapting to Asia’s Rising Influence
As power shifts to Asia and the Global South, can old institutions like the UN adapt to keep global governance from breaking down?
China’s 2027 AI Roadmap: Powering Manufacturing with Homegrown Tech
China’s new action plan aims to secure reliable AI tech supply by 2027, integrating big models into manufacturing and boosting the local AI ecosystem.
Tiaozini’s High-Tide ‘Airport’: A Bird Paradise in China
In Tiaozini’s tidal wetland, locals built China’s first permanent high-tide ‘airport’ for migratory birds, showcasing innovative conservation in China’s Jiangsu Province.
Liaoning Ice Cart Open Brings Winter Fun to Xiaoling River
The first Liaoning Public Ice Cart Open drew nearly 700 racers to Jinzhou’s Xiaoling River for a fun, DIY winter competition that boosts local sports and community vibes.
Venezuela’s State Oil Co. in Talks to Sell Crude to US 🤝🛢️
Petroleos de Venezuela SA is negotiating crude oil sales with the US following a controversial early-January military operation that seized President Maduro.
Rubio Heads to Denmark for Greenland Talks Next Week
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland and reaffirm Trump’s purchase plan.
Trump Withdraws US from 66 International Bodies
On Jan 7, 2026, President Trump signed a memo to withdraw the US from 66 international organizations – from UN panels to climate forums – citing ‘America First’ and a ‘woke’ agenda.