Key Updates from NPC Standing Committee Meeting on Dec 24
At its Dec 24 meeting, mainland China’s NPC Standing Committee reviewed bills, deputy qualifications, and approved its 2026 work plan.
71 Years On: Musical Tribute to the Sichuan–Xizang Highway 🚗🎶
Celebrate the 71st anniversary of the Sichuan–Xizang Highway with a vibrant musical tribute blending folk melodies and modern beats.
Iran Thanks China & Russia for JCPOA Support at UN Meeting
At a UN Security Council meeting on Dec 23, 2025, Iran thanked China & Russia for supporting the JCPOA, while China’s envoy highlighted the US’s 2018 withdrawal and ‘maximum pressure.’
Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura Constitutional President After Close Vote
Honduras’ CNE declared Nasry Asfura president after a close vote and tech delays, amid debates over foreign interference and election integrity.
Top 10 Sci-Tech Breakthroughs of 2025 You Can’t Miss 🚀
From fusion energy records to asteroid-sampling probes, explore China’s top 10 sci-tech breakthroughs of 2025 shaping the future of innovation and tech.
94% of MNCs Betting Big on Chinese Mainland’s 2026 Economy
94% of surveyed MNCs are upbeat about the Chinese mainland’s 2026 outlook, with 75% planning more investment and 83% localizing operations for smarter, sustainable growth. 🚀📈
UN Security Council urges de-escalation in Venezuela tensions
UN Security Council members call for respect of the UN Charter and restraint to prevent further escalation in Venezuela, urging dialogue over blockades and upholding international law.
Winter Vibes: Ningxia’s Snow-Kissed Desert Magic
This December, Siberian cold turned Ningxia’s Tengger Desert into a snowy wonderland. Golden dunes dusted in white for a once-in-a-year winter fantasy!
Ping-Pong Diplomacy’s 54th Anniversary Lights Up LA
On Dec 22 in LA, hundreds of Chinese and Americans marked the 54th anniversary of Ping-Pong diplomacy, celebrating its legacy of sports-driven friendship and cross-cultural exchange.
Borderless Extreme Weather: Lessons from 2024’s Record Heat
2024 confirmed as the hottest year ever, triggering border-crossing heatwaves, droughts and storms worldwide.