China and Ethiopia Aim for New Heights in AI, Green Energy & Trade
Wang Yi and Abiy Ahmed pledge to boost China-Ethiopia strategic partnership with new cooperation in AI, green energy, digital economy and zero-tariff trade.
China Repatriates Key Gambling & Fraud Suspect from Cambodia
China repatriates key gambling and fraud suspect Chen Zhi from Cambodia, as authorities ramp up cross-border crime investigations.
Hungary Paralyzed by Heaviest Snow in 15 Years
Hungary is grappling with its worst snowfall in 15 years, halting transport, straining services, and warning of more snow to come.
Shuanglongwan’s Ice Waterfall: A Real-Life ‘Upside Down’
This January, frozen flows at Shuanglongwan Scenic Area in central China’s Henan Province turned into a crystal ice waterfall, resembling Stranger Things’ Upside Down world.
French Farmers Roll into Paris to Protest EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers drove tractors into Paris on Jan 8 to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing cheaper South American imports will undercut local agriculture.
Why the US Seizure of a Russian Tanker ‘Not Surprising’
Former NATO official Jamie Shea says the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic is ‘not surprising’ and could reshape US-Russia relations.
Graceful Egrets Return to Zhangze Lake’s Winter Wetlands
After 20 years of restoration, Shanxi’s Zhangze Lake wetlands are alive again with elegant white egrets returning this winter.
Inside China’s New Book on South China Sea Claims
New 7-year research by Chinese scholars traces China’s historical presence and maritime rights in the South China Sea. Book launched in Beijing, English edition coming soon.
US Exit from 66 Global Organizations Sparks Solidarity Alarm
US pulls out of 66 int’l organizations, signaling retreat from global values. Explore the impacts on funding, norms, and the emerging multipolar order.
Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Detained by US Immigration Authorities
Ghana’s ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by US ICE over visa issues amid corruption charges. Held at a Virginia facility, his team expects a quick resolution.