Fed chair uncertainty hits US stocks & bonds
Uncertainty over the next Fed chair led to modest dips in US stocks and bonds as markets reacted to President Trump’s Jan. 16 remarks.
Slowing Down in a Fast World: Ancient Chinese Wisdom for Gen Z
Why ancient Chinese winter wisdom is striking a chord with Gen Z and millennials facing burnout—and how easy seasonal habits can help you reset.
1500m Deep: Reviving 500-Year-Old Ceramics from the South China Sea
Discover how conservation science is salvaging stunning ceramics from 500-year-old shipwrecks 1,500m deep in the South China Sea, unveiling hidden stories from centuries ago.
Labubu Snow Sculpture Joins Giant Snowman at Harbin Music Park
Labubu, the Nordic forest elf by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, has joined Harbin Music Park’s iconic giant snowman, bringing fresh winter fun to the popular ice destination.
Bosten Lake Winter Wonderland: Ice Go-Karts, Hotpot & Fireworks
Xinjiang’s Bosten Lake is now a massive winter park with ice bumper cars, go-karts, ice-top hot pot, drone & fireworks shows, plus Spring & Lantern Festival events. Open through March 2026.
10 Years of China’s Supply-Side Reform: From EVs to Shipbuilding
On Jan 18, 2026, we mark ten years of China’s supply-side reform. From EVs to lithium batteries and green shipbuilding, discover how quality-focused upgrades reshaped global trade.
AU Chair Youssouf on China-Africa 70th Anniversary & People Exchanges
AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf talks China-Africa’s 70th anniversary, shared growth, and why people-to-people exchanges are vital for youth and global cooperation in 2026.
Minnesota Protests Heat Up: Federal vs State Clash Over Immigration Actions
Ongoing protests in Saint Paul and Minneapolis pit federal immigration enforcers against Minnesota’s state government, drawing crowds and sparking clashes over rights and community solidarity.
China Tops Central Asia Trade in 2025: $106B Milestone 🚀
In 2025, mainland China became Central Asia’s top trading partner with $106.3B in trade, driven by tech exports, diverse imports and a booming cross-border e-commerce market. 🚀
Ex-Yoon Aides Probed Over Alleged DPRK Drone Flight 🚁
Two ex-Yoon staffers from the Yongsan office are under joint military-police investigation over an alleged DPRK drone flight to measure radiation near a uranium facility.