Avatar: Fire and Ash Breaks Runtime Record at 195 Minutes
IMAX confirms Avatar: Fire and Ash runs 195 minutes, making it the longest film in the series, with a worldwide release on Dec 19, 2025.
Swinging for Dreams: Baseball’s Rising Stars in Chongqing
At Coolda Baseball Club in Chongqing, young players are melding intense training with heart as sports and education unite on the Chinese mainland to build character and community.
Norwegian Spirit’s Debut in Sanya Sets Cruise Record
The ‘Norwegian Spirit’ cruise arrives in Sanya, Hainan with 1,800+ passengers—over 99% international—setting a record for the city’s post-2023 cruise resumption.
7th Hainan Island Film Fest Kicks Off in Sanya
From Dec 3-9, the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival takes over Sanya. Co-organized by China Media Group and Hainan Province govt, it promises a week of cinema by the beach!
Chinese Drama ‘The Waters of Fate’ Captures Modern Life Struggles
How ‘The Waters of Fate’ uses over a hundred performances to mirror society’s evolving stories and the dedication of theater troupes.
Xi Jinping Chairs CPC Disciplinary Inspection Meeting Across Chinese Mainland
On Nov 28, 2025, Xi Jinping chaired a CPC Political Bureau meeting reviewing disciplinary inspections across provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of the Chinese mainland.
Wang Yi Heads to Russia for 20th Security Talks
The Chinese mainland’s foreign affairs chief Wang Yi will visit Russia Dec 1–2 for the 20th annual strategic security talks, focusing on regional stability, cybersecurity and tech partnerships.
Hainan’s New Xiangou Interchange: Faster Lanes, Smoother Rides
Hainan’s Xiangou Interchange on the G98 Ring Expressway just got an 8-lane upgrade for smoother, faster travel across the island.
Tai Po Blaze: Rescue Ops Wrap Up After 128 Lives Lost
Firefighting and rescue operations at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court ended at 10:18 a.m. Friday. The death toll is 128, with around 200 still missing; investigations will take 3-4 weeks.
Yangpu Port Emerges as Global Hub in Hainan Free Trade Port
Yangpu Port in Hainan is leveraging FTP policies to become an internationally competitive shipping and logistics hub.