Soldiers in Benin Claim Coup on Live TV
Soldiers on Benin’s national TV claimed a takeover this morning, shaking West Africa’s stable democracy and raising questions about the nation’s future.
China Weekly News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge (Dec 1-7, 2025)
Take our China Weekly News Quiz for Dec 1-7, 2025 to see if you caught the top stories in tech, culture, and policy in the Chinese mainland.
Morning Ripples: Sunrise Stroll at Beijing’s Summer Palace
Experience the magic of Beijing’s Summer Palace at sunrise. Walk along Kunming Lake, snap silver-ripple photos, and dive into Qing Dynasty history.
U.S. & Ukraine Wrap Up Miami Talks on Security and Territory
The U.S. and Ukraine concluded three days of Miami talks focusing on territorial disputes in Donbas and U.S. security guarantees, making strides toward peace.
China Accuses Japan SDF Jets of Disrupting Naval Training
China’s PLA Navy says Japanese SDF jets repeatedly entered designated airspace during Liaoning drills east of the Miyako Strait, urging Tokyo to stop what it calls “smear and slander”.
Ghana-China 65 Years On: Zero-Tariff Trade & Future-Ready Partnerships
Discover how Ghana and China are accelerating cooperation on trade, infrastructure, and skills training in their 65th diplomatic year—from zero-tariff talks to future-ready growth.
Fabio Abreu’s Hat Trick Lifts Beijing Guoan to Chinese FA Cup Title
Fabio Abreu scored a hat trick as Beijing Guoan beat Henan 3-0 to win the Chinese Football Association Cup, ending a seven-year title drought.
Venezuela Enlists 5,600 Soldiers as US Fleet Arrives in Caribbean
Venezuela swore in 5,600 soldiers this weekend as the US naval fleet surged into the Caribbean, heightening tensions with President Maduro vowing to defend against “imperialist” threats.
Gu Ailing Tops Snow League Halfpipe, Leads Chinese Podium Sweep
Olympic champion Gu Ailing clinched gold at the Snow League freeski halfpipe in Zhangjiakou, leading a Chinese podium sweep with Zhang Kexin and Li Fanghui.
Xu Mengtao Soars to Aerials Gold at Ruka World Cup
Xu Mengtao soared to gold in the women’s aerials at the Ruka FIS Freestyle World Cup, landing her 30th career win and setting her sights on a fifth Olympic run at Milano Cortina 2026.