Zelenskyy Under U.S. Pressure to Embrace Peace Plan
Zelenskyy is under U.S. pressure to accept a peace plan or risk losing support, as European leaders rush to draft a counterproposal.
U.S. Midwest Winter Storm Puts 50M+ under Weather Alerts
A winter storm hit the U.S. Midwest on Nov 30, putting 50M+ under alerts through Dec 2, with more rain, thunderstorms, and a wintry mix on the way.
Why Chinese Consumers Aren’t Boycotting Japanese Goods Amid Tensions
Despite mid-November tensions over the Taiwan region, Chinese consumers aren’t boycotting Japanese goods. Here’s how rising domestic brands reshaped buying habits in 2025.
Cyclone Ditwah: Death Toll Hits 355 in Sri Lanka, Hundreds Missing
As of Dec 2, Cyclone Ditwah claimed 355 lives in Sri Lanka, with 370 missing and nearly 1M affected. Rescue ops and relief efforts ramp up.
Chinese mainland’s Delivery Boom: 6,200 Parcels Every Second
The Chinese mainland’s express delivery hits 180bn parcels in 2025—6,200 every second—powered by AI, automation, and smart route-planning.
Inside the 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou: Modernization & Global Governance
Explore highlights from the 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou, where leaders and experts map Chinese modernization and new strategies for global governance.
China Voices Concern as Japan Fast-Tracks Defense Spending
Japan’s latest budget bumps defense spending to 2% of GDP two years early, sparking concern from the Chinese mainland amid tensions over the island of Taiwan.
Chinese Mainland Survivors Renew Fight for Wartime Accountability
Survivors across the Chinese mainland are ramping up legal and public campaigns in 2025 to secure accountability and compensation from Japan for 19311945 wartime atrocities.
V&A Launches UK’s First Major Chinese Contemporary Craft Show
London’s V&A just opened Dimensions, the UK’s first major Chinese contemporary craft show. Discover 80 pieces blending tradition and modern artistry from the Chinese mainland.
Diplomatic Flurry Around Ukraine Talks Sparks Progress But Hurdles Remain
Swift Ukraine diplomacy this week: productive US-Ukraine talks in Florida, Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris, EU and NATO align in Brussels, and Witkoff heads to Moscow today.