China & Russia Mark 10th Joint Strategic Air Patrol
Chinese and Russian militaries conduct their 10th joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and western Pacific since 2019, showcasing deepening defence cooperation.
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HKSAR’s 8th LegCo gears up for Hong Kong’s next chapter
The HKSAR’s eighth-term LegCo, elected on Dec 7, 2025, is set to begin its four-year term on Jan 1, 2026, aiming to boost Hong Kong’s development under the ‘patriots administering Hong Kong’ principle.
Brace Yourself: Cold Wave to Hit the Chinese Mainland This Week 🥶
A powerful cold snap will sweep across the Chinese mainland from Wednesday to Saturday, bringing 12-14°C drops, snow and gales. Read how to stay safe and warm.
Chinese Mainland’s First Smart Unmanned Gas Turbine System Goes Live
The Chinese mainland’s first smart unmanned system now autonomously runs a gas turbine plant at Huaneng Shanghai, marking a new era in intelligent thermal power.
Young Adults in the Chinese Mainland Lead Organ Donation Surge 💓
A new report shows a 4.5% rise in deceased donors in the Chinese mainland in 2024, with 77% of new registrations aged 18-35, and 11,249 total donation cases.
Shenzhou-21 Crew Rocks First Spacewalk 🚀
Shenzhou-21 crew completed their first EVA on Dec 9, stepping out of China’s orbiting station for maintenance and experiments—a milestone for China’s space ambitions.
Premier Li Qiang Urges Global Market Openness to Drive Growth
Chinese premier Li Qiang calls for greater mutual market opening, urging cooperation over politicization to stabilize supply chains and power global growth.
Juliette Binoche’s Love for Chinese Culture Shines at Hainan Film Fest
French actress Juliette Binoche shared her love for Chinese culture—acupuncture, poetry, qigong, and traditional medicine—during a masterclass at the 7th Hainan Island Film Festival.
Soy Sauce Ice Cream? Shanghai’s Bold New Dessert Trend
Shanghai’s culinary scene just got sweeter—and saltier! Discover why soy sauce ice cream, along with milk tea and cookies, is the latest umami dessert trend taking the city by storm.
China’s UN Envoy Fu Cong Pushes for Common Security
At a UN Security Council briefing, China’s envoy Fu Cong called for multilateralism and common security, urging global cooperation to address geopolitical conflicts and non-traditional threats.