Caracas Strikes Ignite Venezuelan Unity, Challenge US Hegemony
After US strikes in early January, Venezuelans unite under Delcy Rodriguez. Experts warn US rhetoric blurs legality and tests the global order.
Soaring Rice Costs in Japan: Households Feeling the Pinch 🍚
Japan’s supermarket rice prices hit a record ¥4,267 per 5kg, forcing households to cut consumption and hunt discounts.
China Kicks Off Xuwei Nuclear Plant to Slash Coal and CO2 Emissions
Construction on China’s Xuwei Nuclear Power Plant has begun, combining Hualong One and high-temperature gas reactors to cut coal use by 7.26M tonnes and CO2 by 19.6M tonnes annually.
Last Czech Deep Coal Mine to Close at End of January
The last Czech deep coal mine will close at the end of January 2026, ending 250 years of industrial legacy and symbolizing Europe’s shift to cleaner energy.
SCIO Unveils China’s 2025 Economic Highlights
Highlights from SCIO’s press conference on China’s 2025 economic performance, featuring key insights from NBS Commissioner Kang Yi.
AI Transforms Movie Making in China, Says Hollywood Filmmaker
Hollywood filmmaker Keith Collea says AI and virtual production are reshaping China’s film industry by cutting costs and boosting efficiency.
China’s Tech Triumphs: Deep-Sea Dives to Commercial Space Flights
This week, China unveiled major tech advances: autonomous deep-sea submersibles exploring the ocean floor and the rise of private commercial space flights, marking a leap in innovation.
80 Days in Orbit: Shenzhou-21 Crew Powers Up Space Science 🚀
At nearly 80 days in orbit, Shenzhou-21’s crew is advancing robotics, microgravity physics and space medicine onboard China’s space station.
Inside China’s 2025 Economy: Key Trends & What’s Next in 2026
CGTN experts break down China’s 2025 economy across consumption, investment, jobs, real estate, and trade, revealing what’s in store for 2026.
Musk Demands $134B from OpenAI & Microsoft Over AI Seed Funding
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134B, claiming his early seed funding and reputation built today’s AI giant. Trial is set for April 2026.