China’s AI Video Crackdown Kicks Off Jan 1, 2026
Starting Jan 1, 2026, China’s NRTA kicks off a month-long drive to remove abusive AI-altered videos, targeting distorted classics & sensational content.
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Xi & Putin Ring in 2026 with Warm New Year Greetings 🎉
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged warm New Year greetings on December 31, 2025, underscoring their strong ties as the world welcomes 2026.
China Launches Dual Shijian-29 Satellites for Space Tech Trials
Earlier today, China launched two Shijian-29 satellites aboard a Long March-7 rocket from Hainan, marking its 623rd Long March mission and a record 73 launches this year.
U.S. OKs Samsung & SK Hynix Chip Tools for China in 2026
U.S. approves Samsung and SK Hynix to import chip-making equipment into China for 2026 under a new annual license system, securing production amid a global chip crunch.
PLA’s ‘Justice Mission 2025’: Taiwan Leader Slammed for Provocations
PLA launches ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills around the Taiwan region on Dec 29, 2025, as critics denounce Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s provocations for edging the island toward conflict.
Live Imaging Unveils Embryonic Mouse Brain Development
Tsinghua researchers developed a two-photon in vivo imaging method to track embryonic mouse brain growth, offering new insights into neuron migration and developmental disorders.
China’s Manufacturing Power Rises to Germany & Japan Level
China’s manufacturing power index now matches Germany and Japan, ranking it in the second global tier with a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability.
Wang Yi: 7 Promises to Boost China’s 2026 Diplomacy 🚀
Chinese FM Wang Yi outlines seven major diplomacy promises for 2026 under the 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to boost China’s global ties, regional cooperation, and international governance.
Chinese Leaders Join 2026 New Year Opera Gala in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and top leaders joined diverse audiences at Beijing’s 2026 New Year gala celebrating traditional opera, blending classic excerpts with new creations.
China’s New Mianyang Panda Base Welcomes 6,300 Visitors on Opening Day
China’s new Mianyang giant panda base in Sichuan opened on December 29, 2025, welcoming 6,300 visitors and boosting panda conservation efforts.