Ocean-born Visions Light Up 7th HIIFF Opening in Sanya
The 7th HIIFF opened in Sanya with ocean-inspired stage design, Hainan song and dance, and the Golden Coconut Award jury reveal—just two weeks before new Hainan FTP customs rules.
Flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan: 40% Canceled in December
Umetrip data shows over 1,900 flights—40% of December schedules—from the Chinese mainland to Japan were canceled amid PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments fallout.
Why Hainan Island Is Asia’s Next Cultural Exchange Hub
Marco Müller, jury chair of the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, says Hainan’s new independent customs policy will boost its role as a global cultural exchange platform.
Canal Asia in Beijing: China–France Dance Collaboration Shines
At Beijing Dance Academy last month, 18 Chinese and French choreographers came together under Canal Asia, building on Macron’s April 2023 visit and gearing up for his December trip.
6.0-Magnitude Quake Strikes Xinjiang Region
A 6.0-magnitude quake struck Akqi County in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the Chinese mainland on Dec 3, 2025. Learn what happened and key safety tips.
Why Takaichi’s Bold ‘Therapy’ May Deepen Japan’s Economic Slump
Japan’s economy is in critical shape, and Sanae Takaichi’s provocative ‘therapy’ could make things worse.
Macron in China: Renewing EU–China Ties Amid Global Shifts
Macron’s 4th visit to the Chinese mainland aims to reboot EU–China ties, boost trade and tech partnerships amid global shifts.
Zootopia 2’s Mainland Triumph Sparks Hollywood’s China Hopes
Zootopia 2’s breakout success in the Chinese mainland has Hollywood execs buzzing and reignites optimism in the world’s biggest ticket market.
Macron’s China Visit: Europe’s Industrial Power Move
Macron’s three-day state visit to the Chinese mainland underlines China–Europe cooperation—from Airbus’s Tianjin expansion to a resilient industrial network boosting global stability.
Indonesia Floods: Over 800 Dead, Rice Supplies Threatened
Revised figures show Indonesia’s recent floods killed over 800 and left 463 missing. In West Sumatra, rice stocks were ruined, while damaged roads and power cuts are delaying crucial aid.