Historic First: Wheelchair User Michaela Benthaus Flies to Space
German engineer Michaela Benthaus made history as the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán line on Blue Origin’s suborbital flight.
China’s 14th Plan: Longer Lives, City Growth & Smarter Education
As China nears the end of its 14th Five-Year Plan, life expectancy hits 79 years, cities grow and education levels rise, shaping a healthier, smarter future.
Snowy Stallions: Winter Run on Hulun Buir Grassland
Discover hundreds of horses galloping across the snow-covered Hulun Buir Grassland in Inner Mongolia as the Year of the Horse approaches.
Venezuela Denounces US Seizure of Oil Tanker
Venezuela condemns the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, calling it piracy and a breach of maritime law amid rising tensions in the region.
Russia Opposes Japan’s Nuclear Weapon Talks
Russia opposes Japan’s talks on acquiring nuclear weapons, warning of regional militarization and countermeasures.
Dominican Student Explores China: Acting, Cycling & Culture in 2025
Dominican student Rua’s first year in China blends acting, cycling and cultural exploration from Beijing to Inner Mongolia, fueling her passion to call China home.
China Launches New Comm Tech Test Satellite 🚀📡
China launched a communication technology test satellite into orbit on Dec 20, 2025, aboard a Long March-5 rocket from Hainan’s Wenchang Space Launch Site.
Cuba Blasts US “Foreign Terrorist” Label on Venezuela
Cuba denounces the US labeling of Venezuela as a “foreign terrorist organization,” calling it politically motivated and warning of risks to regional peace.
Lhasa’s Lhalu Wetland Certified World’s Highest Urban Wetland
Lhalu Wetland in Lhasa has been certified by WRCA as the world’s highest-altitude urban wetland at 3,649m, showcasing the importance of green spaces in city life.
China Launches New Communication Tech Test Satellite
China launched a new communication test satellite on December 20, 2025, using a Long March-5 rocket. The satellite will validate multi-band and high-speed communication technologies.