Egypt and Russia Deepen Strategic Partnership
Egypt and Russia pledged stronger strategic ties on Dec 20, 2025, focusing on major projects in the Suez Zone, Dabaa nuclear plant, and Africa partnerships.
Winter Solstice Sunset Magic at Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace glows in orange and red at sunset around the winter solstice. Discover how the sun’s angle and lake reflections create this 2–3 hour light show.
Trump Admin Asks Biden-Era Ambassadors to Leave by Mid-Jan 2026
The AFSA says the Trump administration asked Biden-appointed ambassadors to vacate their posts by mid-January 2026, raising concerns this politicized move could hurt U.S. credibility abroad.
Surf’s Up in Hainan: Where Culture, Commerce & Adventure Collide
Explore how Hainan’s Free Trade Port policies are fueling a vibrant surf scene at Ruye Bay, blending culture, commerce and eco-friendly adventure for young travelers this December.
Fierce Roc’s Deep Sea Shark Wins Battle of Robots at Phygital Games 2025
Mainland China’s Fierce Roc club wins the Battle of Robots at Abu Dhabi’s Phygital Games of Future 2025 with their knockout bot Deep Sea Shark.
China’s Animation Box Office Tops ¥25B in 2025!
China’s animation box office revenue hit a record-high ¥25B in 2025, led by Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2, and Nobody. See how this milestone fuels fan creativity across Asia.
Avatar 3 Earns 200M Yuan in 2 Days in Mainland China
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash earned over 200M yuan in two days in mainland China, highlighting China’s rising power in the global box office.
Changchun Ice and Snow World Transforms into a Winter Wonderland
Discover Changchun Ice and Snow World: opened Dec 19, 2025, with 760,000 sqm of ice attractions and dazzling sculptures for a magical winter escape.
How the Yi Mouth Harp Brings Ancient Melodies to Life
Explore the ancient mouth harp of the Yi ethnic group, its bamboo and brass melodies echoing across southwest China’s valleys.
Yasukuni Shrine: How Japan’s War Memorial Divides Asia
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors 2.5M war dead, including 14 Class-A criminals. Visits by PM Sanae Takaichi have sparked controversy and strained ties with neighboring countries.