Traditional Rice Cakes Bring Auspicious Wishes for Lunar New Year
Traditional rice cakes in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, come in auspicious shapes like gold ingots, peaches, and persimmons—a tasty way to deliver Lunar New Year blessings.
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Mainland Spokesperson Says DPP’s De-Sinicization Bid Is Doomed to Fail
Mainland spokesperson Zhang Han warned that the Taiwan authorities’ de-sinicization push is doomed to fail, highlighting shared heritage, poll dissatisfaction, and calls for unity.
China’s Railways Gear Up for 77.8M Trips Over New Year Holiday
Over the five-day New Year holiday (Dec 31 – Jan 4), China’s railway network expects 77.8 million trips, with Jan 1 set to be the busiest, as CSRG boosts trains, safety, and services.
Chinese Automakers to Overtake Japan in Global Sales in 2025
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Guangsha Lions Snap Beijing Ducks’ 7-0 Run with 91-85 Win
The Guangsha Lions stunned the Beijing Ducks 91-85 on Dec 30, ending Beijing’s 7-0 start in the 2025-26 CBA season behind Barry Brown’s 23 points.
Xi Pushes for Strong Start to 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges a strong start for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) at a year-end gathering, setting the stage for China’s next growth blueprint.
Beijing’s New Tongzhou Station Opens, Cuts Travel Time Across Jing-Jin-Ji
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PLA’s ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills around Taiwan region send warning to independence forces
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Russia Reaffirms Opposition to Taiwan Independence
Russia’s MFA restates that the Taiwan region is part of China and opposes any form of Taiwan independence, calling the issue an internal affair and a tool of strategic containment.