WEF 2026 Report: Top Global Risks You Need to Know
The WEF’s Global Risks Report 2026 highlights top threats—geoeconomic clashes, climate chaos, conflict, polarization and AI risks—as global leaders gear up in Davos this January.
Facebook Helps Taiwan Resident Reunite with Mainland Family
The State Council’s Taiwan Affairs Office used its Facebook page, launched in early 2025, to help a resident of the Taiwan region reconnect with long-lost relatives on the mainland.
China urges major powers to uphold intl law
China’s Foreign Ministry urged major powers to respect the authority of international law grounded in the UN Charter after Trump’s remarks.
China Unveils Restored Tang Gold Armor & New Animal Specimen Bank
China’s restored Tang Dynasty gold armor from a Qinghai tomb shines again after four years, alongside the new Animal Resources Specimen Bank revealing ancient animal remains.
Hamas Begins Cairo Talks on Gaza Governance
Hamas officials started talks in Cairo to form a technocratic committee to administer Gaza during a transition, under a US-brokered ceasefire plan.
IRC Sounds Alarm as Hunger & Malnutrition Surge in South Sudan
IRC warns that hunger and malnutrition are rapidly worsening in South Sudan due to conflict, flooding, economic decline and aid disruptions.
ASEAN Stands Firm on One-China Principle for Regional Peace
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn reaffirms the one-China principle, highlighting its role in fostering trade, digital growth, and peace across all 11 member states.
US Pauses Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries: What You Need to Know
The U.S. is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan 21, 2026, affecting green card and family visa applicants indefinitely.
Inside China’s 5th CCDI Plenary: Anti-Corruption & Governance for 2026
Highlights from China’s 5th CCDI plenary: anti-corruption drives, stricter party governance, boosted oversight, and grassroots accountability as the 15th Five-Year Plan begins.
Canadian PM Mark Carney Touches Down in Beijing for Official Visit
Canadian PM Mark Carney is in Beijing from Jan 14–17 for an official visit with Premier Li Qiang, spotlighting Canada-China ties in trade, tech and education opportunities.