Former Chinese Leader Wang Bingqian Cremated at 100
Former Chinese leader Wang Bingqian, who served as state councilor and vice chair of the NPC Standing Committee, was cremated this Sunday in Guangzhou.
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30th Anniversary of Panchen Erdeni Enthronement at Tashilhunpo 🎉
Tashilhunpo Monastery in the Chinese mainland’s Xizang Autonomous Region marked December 9 with a 30th-anniversary celebration of the 11th Panchen Erdeni’s enthronement, honoring unity and heritage.
China Weekly News Quiz: Dec 8-14, 2025 – Test Your Knowledge!
Think you caught all the headlines from China between Dec 8 and 14, 2025? Take our fun weekly quiz to catch up on the biggest tech, culture, and political moments!
Hainan’s New Policies Ignite Cruise & Yacht Boom
Zero tariffs, deposit-free rentals and flexible port calls are set to turbocharge Hainan’s cruise and yacht scene ahead of December 18 customs launch.
Belarusians, Chinese Unite at Minsk Premiere of ‘Dead To Rights’
Over 200 Belarusians and Chinese gathered in Minsk for the premiere of “Dead To Rights,” reflecting on the 1937 Nanjing Massacre and shared hope for peace.
Hainan FTP’s Island-Wide Two-Tier Customs Rolls Out December 18
On December 18, Hainan FTP rolls out an island-wide two-tier customs system: freer overseas access at eight ports with zero tariffs, and regulated checks at ten ports to boost trade.
Harbin’s 15m ‘Fairytale Snowman Family’ Steals the Show ⛄️❄️
Crowds are flocking to Harbin Ice and Snow World to see the 15m Fairytale Snowman Family, carved from 4,000m³ of snow, as the star of the festival’s 27th edition.
Beijing Goes Green: Eco-Friendly Snow Removal Debuts
Beijing ditched chemical de-icers this winter’s first snowfall, swapping in eco-friendly methods on December 12 to protect roads, waterways and urban life.
Scholars Urge Japan to Confront Its WWII Aggression Honestly
Scholars from Japan, Germany and Russia call on Japan to honestly reckon with its WWII past, highlighting lessons from the Nanjing Massacre on the 80th anniversary of the war’s end.
China and UAE FMs Forge Deeper Ties over Trade, Energy & Peace Plans
Chinese FM Wang Yi visited UAE Dec 12-13, meeting Sheikh Abdullah to boost ties across trade, energy, Belt & Road, and support peace efforts.