Xi Meets Thai King, Recalls 2022 Visit that Boosted China-Thailand Ties
President Xi Jinping met King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing on Nov 14, 2025, recalling his 2022 Thailand trip that kickstarted a new era in China-Thailand relations.
Read More
Shenzhou-20’s Third Astronaut Exits Return Capsule
Wang Jie, crew member of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission, became the third astronaut to exit the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its Friday touchdown, marking a key milestone in China’s space program.
Chen Zhongrui, Shenzhou-20 Astronaut, Exits Return Capsule
Chen Zhongrui, the second astronaut from the Chinese mainland’s Shenzhou-20 mission, safely exited the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its Friday’s touchdown.
Shenzhou-20’s Chen Dong First to Exit Shenzhou-21 Return Capsule
Chen Dong, commander of the Shenzhou-20 crew, was the first to exit the Shenzhou-21 return capsule after its touchdown last Friday.
US Launches Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to Combat Narco-Terrorism
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to remove narco-terrorists from the hemisphere, as US naval forces build up and Venezuela mobilizes.
Global CO2 Emissions to Hit Record High in 2025
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are set to hit a record high in 2025, reaching 38.1 billion tonnes, highlighting the urgent need for renewable energy growth.
4th China-Germany High-Level Financial Dialogue Set for Beijing Nov 17
The 4th China-Germany High-Level Financial Dialogue takes place in Beijing on November 17, co-chaired by Chinese mainland Vice Premier He Lifeng and Germany’s Lars Klingbeil.
Brazil Unveils World’s 1st Health-Focused Climate Plan at COP30
Brazil unveils the Belem Health Action Plan at COP30: the first health-focused climate adaptation strategy designed to shield vulnerable populations from climate impacts.
US Government Shutdown Ends, Economic Pain Lingers
A 43-day government shutdown ended on Nov 12, but a new CBO report shows billions in GDP losses that could take years to recover.
Why Japan Won’t Risk Ties with the Chinese Mainland
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan is more empty bravado than leverage. Facing domestic woes, Japan won’t upend ties with the Chinese mainland.