China Coast Guard Rescues Filipino Fisherman in South China Sea
On December 25, the China Coast Guard rescued a Filipino fisherman stranded for over three days near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, then alerted the Philippine Coast Guard.
Can AI Replace Your Job? New 2025 Beijing Ruling Explained
Discover a landmark 2025 Beijing ruling: employers cannot fire you just because AI replaces your role. Learn your rights and upskilling tips.
US Launches Christmas Day Strikes on IS Targets in Nigeria
On Christmas Day, US forces under President Trump launched precision air strikes against IS militants in northwest Nigeria. Pentagon released footage; Nigeria confirms the hits.
China Launches Fengyun-4 03 Satellite 🚀
China launched its Fengyun-4 03 weather satellite with a Long March-3B rocket on Dec 27, marking the 621st mission in the Long March series.
Thailand and Cambodia Seal Ceasefire at Special Border Talks
Thailand and Cambodia signed a fresh ceasefire at the GBC meeting on Dec 27, aiming to halt recent border clashes and bring relief to affected communities.
Xinjiang Hits Record: 6.16M Tonnes Cotton Harvest in 2025 🌾
Xinjiang Uygur region set a 2025 record with 6.165M tonnes of cotton, driven by expanded planting, tech advances, and high mechanization. 🌾
Ukraine’s 20-Point Peace Plan Almost Ready; Russia Says It Differs Sharply
Ukraine’s 20-point peace plan is about 90% complete as Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump in Florida on Dec 28. Russia says the proposal differs sharply from its 27-point framework.
Yemen Pleads for Saudi-led Action as Southern Rift Escalates
Yemen’s PLC urges Saudi-led military action in Hadramout as tensions with the STC deepen, risking new airstrikes and wider instability in the south.
Aleppo Tensions Flare: Syrian Army Shoots Down SDF Drones
Tensions spike in Aleppo as Syrian forces down SDF drones near Tishreen Dam and clashes erupt at checkpoints, challenging the stalled March 10 de-escalation deal.
China Revises Foreign Trade Law, Effective March 1 2026
China’s top legislature adopted a revised Foreign Trade Law on Dec. 27, set to take effect on March 1, 2026, impacting cross-border trade rules and business strategies.