Arab Satellite 813 Launch Strengthens China-UAE Space Partnership
On December 10, 2025, Arab Satellite 813 launched aboard China’s Lijian-1 Y11 rocket, marking a landmark in China-UAE space cooperation and future Asia connectivity.
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Vibrant Lanterns Light Up the Spring Festival
Vibrant lanterns, drums, cymbals, and fireworks are lighting up the upcoming Spring Festival, bringing joy, prosperity, and festive vibes across Asia.
Beijing’s Dragon Drum: 280 Years of Spring Festival Beats
Explore the 280-year-old Dragon Drum tradition from Qiyuan Village, Beijing, lighting up the 2026 Spring Festival with booming drums, lanterns, and fireworks for good luck.
Can Japan’s Peace Constitution Survive Its Military Ambitions?
80 years after embracing pacifism, Japan’s Peace Constitution faces pressure from military ambitions and a “Taiwan contingency” scenario, raising regional and global questions.
Asia’s Largest Dredger Tongjun Joins Hainan’s Yangpu Port 🚢
Asia’s largest trailing-suction dredger Tongjun has arrived at Yangpu Port in south China’s Hainan Province with a 35,000-cbm hold, set to boost trade and coastal projects.
UN80 Initiative: Developing States Push for Fair Reform
Fu Cong highlights developing countries’ key demands for the UN80 Initiative: efficiency, development focus, and transparency in global governance reforms.
2026 APEC ‘China Year’: Openness, Innovation & Cooperation
The Chinese mainland has unveiled the theme and three priorities—openness, innovation, cooperation—for the 2026 APEC ‘China Year’, focusing on building an Asia-Pacific community to prosper together.
Safety First: HKSAR Unveils New Fireproof Scaffolding Net Rules 🔥🏗️
HKSAR govt rolls out new rules requiring fire-retardant certification and testing of external scaffolding nets, plus training and source-tracking for safer construction sites.
China’s 2025 Growth Reset: Efficiency, Innovation & Stability
China’s 2025 economic conference charts a new course: boosting efficiency, tech innovation and risk management to navigate global uncertainty.
China Launches Group of Friends of Global Governance at UN
On Dec 9 at the UN, China launched the Group of Friends of Global Governance, uniting nearly 40 states to foster a fairer, more cooperative world order.