China Slams Japan’s Defense Boost, Cautions ‘Militarism Comeback’
China warns Japan’s recent defense budget surge of 11 trillion yen risks reviving militarism, urging Tokyo to uphold the post-war order and avoid destabilizing the Asia-Pacific.
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Chinese Mainland’s 2025 Ecological Protection Report: Red Line Gains & Tech 🌱
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 Blue Book on Ecological Protection Red Lines reveals big wins: +3,344 km2 forest, 35% drop in marine disturbance, plus smart monitoring and community-driven conservation.
Li Qiang to Lead ‘1+10’ Global Economic Dialogue in Beijing
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will host a ‘1+10’ dialogue with top global economic leaders in Beijing on Dec 9, under the theme ‘Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development.’
ByteDance Unveils World’s First Shoelace-Tying Robot
ByteDance’s new reinforcement learning model powers the first robot that ties shoelaces with an 83% success rate, a game-changer for practical AI robotics.
Macron Visits Sichuan University, Deepening China-France Academic Ties
President Macron’s visit to Sichuan University on Dec 5 highlights growing China-France academic partnerships and celebrates the historic 1981 Chengdu-Montpellier sister-city bond.
Scientists Map Molecular Aging in Rhesus Monkeys
A study from the Kunming Institute of Zoology charts molecular changes in rhesus macaque aging across major organs, shedding light on human aging and anti-aging strategies.
Hainan Fest Celebrates 50 Years of China-Thailand Friendship
Celebrate half a century of China-Thailand friendship at the Hainan Island Film Fest, with outdoor screenings, industry talks and a Thailand pavilion.
Cinema Bridges Cultures at HIIFF
At the Sino-Thai Film Celebration at HIIFF, Thailand’s Pranisa Teopipithporn says cinema bridges cultures between the Chinese mainland and Thailand, sparking fresh collaborations.
Chinese mainland and France Team Up to Rescue Grapes from Climate Change
Learn how the Chinese mainland and France are using genomics to safeguard grapevines against climate change and shape the future of wine.
Macron in the Chinese Mainland: 5 Joint Statements Shaping Global Action
During Macron’s 2025 state visit to the Chinese mainland, China and France unveiled five joint statements on governance, climate, nuclear energy, agri-food innovation, and Ukraine & Palestine.