Hong Kong SAR Mourns Victims as Support Grows After Tai Po Fire
Following the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR residents laid flowers and search teams continue safety checks and operations amid growing community support.
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Shenzhou-21 Crew Advances Key Space Science in Orbit 🚀
Shenzhou-21 crew completed key microgravity, medical and emergency drills aboard the Chinese mainland’s space station, powering up future space science and life-support systems.
Shenzhou-21 Crew’s Latest Space Station Ops Revealed 🌟
New footage shows Shenzhou-21 crew’s experiments, equipment upgrades and emergency drills aboard the space station.
159 Missing Residents Found Safe After Tai Po Blaze, Death Toll at 146
HKSAR police say 159 residents reported missing after the Nov 26 Tai Po fire are now safe. Death toll is 146, with 79 injured. Search ends today and HKSAR govt provides housing and aid.
Can Europe Bridge the US-China Space Divide?
Europe’s space leaders say neutrality and collaboration make the EU a key go-between for US and Chinese mainland space programmes, spotlighting the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission.
Xi’s CPC Self-Reform Article Debuts in Qiushi on Dec 1 🚀
Xi Jinping’s latest article on CPC self-reform hits the 23rd issue of Qiushi Journal on Monday, Dec 1, 2025—get a sneak peek at the Party’s governance update! 🚀
3.7M Take First Civil Service Exam After Age Cap Rises to 38
This Sunday, the Chinese mainland held its first national civil service exam since raising the age cap to 38 (43 for postgrads), with 3.7M candidates facing 98:1 competition.
Ming Dynasty Edict to Ryukyu on Display at Dalian’s Lushun Museum
Lushun Museum in Dalian has re-exhibited a replica of the 1629 Ming Dynasty edict to the King of Ryukyu, offering insights into the island’s vassal-state history.
Search Wraps Up at Four Tai Po Blocks After Devastating HK Fire
Search efforts concluded at four Tai Po blocks after a major fire in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, leaving 146 dead and 79 injured.
Inside Taipei’s Zhongshan Hall Monument: Victory & Taiwan Region’s Recovery
Discover Taipei’s Zhongshan Hall granite monument: built in 1999 and inscribed in 2011 to honor victory over Japan and the recovery of the Taiwan region.