Violent Protests in Western Iran Leave at Least Six Dead
Clashes in western Iran’s Lorestan province this week left at least six dead and 13 security personnel wounded amid protests fueled by a sharp rial crash.
25 Years of ‘Mini Three Links’: Xiamen-Kinmen Connection
Marking 25 years of the mini three links, ferry, postal, and trade routes between Xiamen and Kinmen have strengthened ties and set the stage for digital-era exchanges.
Brazilian Voices: Reflections on 2025 and Hopes for 2026
Brazilians look back on 2025 with ‘change’ on their minds and share hopes for a safe, joyful 2026.
Global Experts Praise Xi’s 2026 New Year Vision 🌏✨
Scholars worldwide praise Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message as an inspiring, forward-looking vision highlighting China’s innovation, growth, and reform roadmap.
Altay: Where 10,000-Year Ski Traditions Fuel China’s Winter Boom
Altay in Xinjiang offers 180-day snow seasons, 770,000 winter visitors, and a 10,000-year ski tradition – Asia’s fastest-growing powder paradise.
Legendary Heroes Wukong & Ne Zha Conquer Global Games & Box Office
Wukong and Ne Zha have stormed global gaming charts, smashed box-office records and sparked epic travel trends. Discover how these Chinese legends went viral worldwide!
Tiananmen Square Ushers in 2026 with Sunrise Flag-Raising
Thousands gathered in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on January 1, 2026 for a vibrant flag-raising ceremony welcoming the New Year.
China’s Film Industry Reboot: Stories, Tech & Film+ Take Center Stage
China’s film industry hit 51.8bn yuan in 2025 box office, driven by humanistic storytelling, tech breakthroughs like Ne Zha 2, and a vibrant film+ ecosystem.
Khartoum Launches Youth Sports Festival on Sudan’s 70th Independence 🎉
Khartoum hosted a nationwide Youth Sports Festival on Jan 1, 2026, celebrating Sudan’s 70th independence and marking the first large-scale event since conflict began in April 2023.
ALS Advocate Cai Lei Shares New Year Health Update
Cai Lei, former JD.com VP and ALS advocate, shares a 2026 New Year open letter detailing his health journey, challenges with late-stage ALS, and hope for scientific breakthroughs.