Argentine Student Reaches Chinese Bridge Finals for First Time
An Argentine student became the first from Argentina to reach the finals of the prestigious Chinese Bridge competition in 2025, highlighting Mandarin’s global appeal.
U.S. EV Market Hits Speed Bumps Amid 28% Global Growth
Global EV sales jumped 28% in H1 2025, but the U.S. market is hitting speed bumps, even as the Chinese mainland and Europe zoom ahead.
2025’s Extreme Weather Surge: Global Wake-Up Call
2025 saw extreme weather accelerate worldwide, from storms in Brazil to disasters across Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, sparking urgent calls at COP30 in Belém.
Pasta Panic: US Tariff Threats Stir Italian Producers
Italian pasta producers are bracing for US tariffs of up to 107% this month, risking a price surge in a $780M market and prompting brands to eye Asia’s growing appetite for pasta.
Shenzhou-21 Astronauts Install Debris Shield on China’s Space Station
China’s Shenzhou-21 crew completed an eight-hour spacewalk on Dec 9 to install a new debris protection system on the Chinese space station, boosting safety and mission lifespan.
China urges Japan to retract PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
China urges Japan to retract PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan region amid dispute over radar illumination claims.
China’s Next Five Years: Why Homegrown AI is Critical
As China gears up for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), experts stress boosting domestic AI from usable to truly effective across innovation, deployment, governance & a strong ecosystem.
Chinese mainland Dismisses Taiwan Region Objections After First Search and Rescue Drill
The Chinese mainland rejects Taiwan region’s objections to its first search-and-rescue drill in the southern Taiwan Strait, urging respect for sovereignty amid US military aid debate.
Argentina & China: Bonds Beyond Borders
Four Argentinians share heartfelt stories of study, work, and tea rituals, revealing surprising cultural parallels and lasting bonds with China that cross continents.
Xi Jinping Champions High-Quality Economic Growth for Asia’s Future
President Xi Jinping is pushing high-quality economic growth in 2025—think tech innovation, green energy and inclusive prosperity across Asia.