Nine Killed, Seven Injured in Xinjiang Expressway Crash
Nine people died and seven were injured in a multi-vehicle expressway crash in northwest China’s Xinjiang region amid heavy fog and icy roads on December 6.
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China’s 1st Maritime Emergency Drills in Taiwan Shoal
China’s maritime safety authorities conducted their first emergency drills in Taiwan Shoal, enhancing search-and-rescue, traffic regulation and pollution safeguards in the Taiwan Strait.
Macron Calls for Global Teamwork in Chengdu 🌍🤝
French President Macron urged global teamwork at Sichuan University for peace, prosperity and climate action during his December 2025 visit.
HKSAR LegCo Election 2025 Kicks Off: Polls Open for 90 Seats 🗳️
Polling began on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as voters in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region kick off the 8th-term LegCo election with 90 seats at stake.
Japan PM’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Debate, Historian David Wright Weighs In
Japan PM’s Taiwan region remarks spark debate. Historian David Wright weighs in on possible impacts across the Taiwan Strait.
China-US Trade Dialogue Sparks New Bay Area Partnerships
On Dec. 5 in Berkeley, city officials and business leaders met at the China-US Business Cooperation Dialogue to explore future trade and investment ties between the Bay Area and the Chinese mainland.
Expert Advice: Coping with Post-Fire Trauma in Hong Kong
Senior psychologist Lam Ho-ming offers easy grounding and breathing exercises plus community support advice to heal post-fire trauma in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Taiwan Region’s RedNote Ban Triggers Massive Backlash
DPP authorities in the Taiwan region have banned RedNote for a year over fraud fears, sparking outrage among 3M+ users, creators, and businesses.
HK LegCo Election: Vote at Bridge & Airport with New Polling Stations!
John Lee unveils new polling stations at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge and airport to make voting in the LegCo election easier.
Life in 2049: Robot Buddies, Flying Cars & Quantum Fridge Chats
Discover 10 bold visions from Chinese mainland scientists for life in 2049, from robot companions and flying cars to quantum-powered fridges.