Chinese Mainland Says Reunification Is Taiwan’s Only Future
A Chinese mainland spokesperson said peaceful reunification is Taiwan’s only future amid pro-independence tensions sparked by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s recent interview.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.2: Next-Gen AI vs. Google’s Gemini 3
OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 debuts on Dec 12, 2025, with smarter AI, boosted coding, and long-context skills to challenge Google’s Gemini 3.
Russian FM: Nanjing Massacre Shows Brutality of Japanese Militarism
Russian FM Maria Zakharova highlights the Nanjing Massacre of December 1937 as an unshakable reminder of Japanese militarism’s brutality and calls for global condemnation of any revisionism.
China’s 2025 Growth Reset: Efficiency, Innovation & Stability
China’s 2025 economic conference charts a new course: boosting efficiency, tech innovation and risk management to navigate global uncertainty.
Hamas Backs Limited Force to Monitor Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas has given initial approval for a limited international force to monitor Gaza’s ceasefire, insisting on strict boundaries, local consent, and prioritizing reconstruction and political progress.
US Senate Stalls Health Care Bills as ACA Subsidies Set to Expire
The US Senate’s failure to pass health care bills leaves ACA subsidies set to expire Dec 31, potentially hiking premiums for 20M Americans and inspiring global debates on health costs.
Inside Chong Kal’s Evacuation Camp amid Thailand-Cambodia Clashes
Inside Chong Kal’s evacuation camp in northern Cambodia, hundreds of thousands displaced by Thailand-Cambodia clashes find shelter, solidarity, and digital lifelines.
US-Venezuela Showdown: Sanctions, Tanker Seizure & Rising Tensions
Tensions between the US and Venezuela are rising as Washington imposes sanctions on Maduro’s allies and seizes an oil tanker. Maduro demands an end to US intervention while the UN calls for calm.
Terracotta Warriors Go VR: Immersive Exhibit Opens in Vancouver
Explore the first overseas VR exhibition of China’s Terracotta Warriors in Vancouver. Walk among these 2,200-year-old clay soldiers in immersive 360° virtual reality!
China Launches Group of Friends of Global Governance at UN
On Dec 9 at the UN, China launched the Group of Friends of Global Governance, uniting nearly 40 states to foster a fairer, more cooperative world order.