US Launches $2.3B Health Partnerships with Four African Nations
US inks $2.3B health deals with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana & Ethiopia, boosting disease surveillance, maternal health & pandemic preparedness.
mainland China Pushes Back Against US Tariffs, Calls for Equal Dialogue
mainland China strongly opposes new US tariffs, warning of global supply chain disruption and urging Washington to resolve differences through equal dialogue and respect.
EU, France & Germany Push Back on US Visa Bans Over Online Censorship
EU, France and Germany have condemned US visa bans on European citizens involved in tackling online hate and disinformation, warning of swift countermeasures in a growing free-speech clash.
Shifting Currents: Kishore Mahbubani on Asia’s 2025 Rise
Year-end recap with Kishore Mahbubani on Asia’s 2025 rise, China’s high-quality growth, the future of China-US ties, and why cooperation beats rivalry for shared prosperity.
China urges Japan to clarify nuclear-tainted water leak at Fugen plant
China’s foreign ministry calls on Japan to clarify a tritium leak at the Fugen nuclear plant, highlighting safety gaps and urging transparent decommissioning.
China Culture Wave 2025: Culture Goes Global
As 2025 ends, Chinese culture—from hit films and cultural IPs to immersive travel and Qianlong Garden’s restoration—goes global, connecting young audiences worldwide.
Why Phygital Games Are the Next Big Thing 🕹️⚽
Discover how phygital games mix e-sports and real-world sports into one epic experience, and why young fans in Asia can’t get enough.
China’s Top 10 Sports Moments of 2025 🏆
A countdown of China’s top 10 sports highlights in 2025, from the National Games and Asian Winter Games to historic wins in basketball, chess, snooker, and badminton.
Moscow Bomb Kills Two Officers; Zelenskyy Aims for Trump Talks
A bomb in Moscow killed two police officers and another person this week, while President Zelenskyy seeks talks with former US President Trump.
Spain’s El Gordo Lottery Showers $3.26B on Wildfire-Hit Leon
Spain’s El Gordo lottery awarded $3.26B this year, lifting spirits in wildfire-hit Leon and keeping alive a 200-year festive tradition of number draws.