Leopards Roar: Shenzhen Beats Sichuan 96-87, Keeps CBA Momentum
Shenzhen Leopards defeated the winless Sichuan Blue Whales 96-87 for their second CBA win, while Jilin and Qingdao also picked up key victories in the league’s early season action.
Al Nassr Storms into AFC Champions League Knockouts with 5-1 Rout
Al Nassr’s 5-1 win over Al Zawraa sealed a perfect Group D record and a spot in the AFC Champions League Two knockout phase.
Takaichi’s Risky Turn: Yasukuni Visit and Japan’s Hardline Shift
Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi is stirring debate with a planned Yasukuni Shrine visit on Dec 26, her push to soften war history, and bold security shifts that may reshape regional stability.
CMG’s 2025 Top Sports Moments: Coventry, Duplantis, Sinner
China Media Group’s 2025 top sports highlights showcase trailblazers like IOC President Kirsty Coventry, record-breaker Armand Duplantis, and ATP Finals champion Jannik Sinner.
Yuan Soars to Strongest vs USD Since Sept 2024
The Chinese yuan hit its strongest level vs the US dollar since Sept 2024, with onshore at 7.01 and offshore at 7.00, marking up to 4.6% gains in 2025.
Sea-Facing Buddha Statue Shines at Hainan’s Foguang Temple
The 16m sea-facing Sakyamuni Buddha statue at Foguang Temple in Hainan draws worshippers and sightseers, set against the blue horizon and housing a rare Heart Sutra manuscript.
From Freshwater to Deep Space: 2025 Biodiversity Review
2025 biodiversity in review: Why 1 in 4 freshwater species are at risk and how global actions — from China to deep space research — aim to turn the tide.
Harbin’s Giant Snowman Returns Bigger & Brighter for Winter Fun
Harbin’s giant snowman got a glow-up on December 16, 2025 at Qunli Music Park. Now 19m tall with 3,000m³ of snow, it’s the winter must-see! ❄️
US to Launch Ground Strikes on Latin American Cartels
President Trump, in Christmas greetings to the military, confirmed that the US will launch ground strikes against Latin American drug cartels, shifting focus after a 96% drop in maritime smuggling.
Russia Plans Moon Power Station by 2036: A New Era of Lunar Research
Russia’s Roscosmos will build a lunar power station by 2036 to fuel rovers, observatories, and the International Lunar Research Station, marking a shift to sustained moon research.