CMG’s Top Military News of 2025: Mega Parade Marks WWII 80th Anniversary
China Media Group names its top 10 military stories of 2025, led by a massive parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the WWII victory.
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China Hits Back: Sanctions on 20 US Military Firms & Execs Over Taiwan Deal
China imposes sanctions on 20 US military firms and 10 executives over US arms sales to the Taiwan region, freezing assets and banning visas.
Motion to Impeach Taiwan Leader Clears Legislature
Taipei’s legislature passed an impeachment motion against Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te on Dec 26, 2025. A final vote is set for May 19, 2026, highlighting regional debates on governance.
China Slams Japan’s Cyber Offensive Shift 🌐🛡️
China has voiced strong opposition to Japan’s recent cyber offensive shift, urging it to follow its pacifist constitution and global rules or face a firm response.
China Slams Japan’s Record ¥9T Defense Budget for 2026
China slammed Japan’s record ¥9 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2026, accusing right-wing forces of remilitarization and urging restraint amid regional tensions.
China urges Japan to reflect on wartime aggression and honour victims
On Dec 26, China’s Foreign Ministry urged Japan to reflect on its wartime aggression and honour victims, echoing a Russian call for a militarism memorial hall.
China’s High-Speed Rail Tops 50,000 km with New Xi’an-Yan’an Line
China’s high-speed rail network surpassed 50,000 km with the launch of the Xi’an-Yan’an line, enabling 1-2 hour city hops, 1,000 km same-day trips, and 8-hour journeys over 2,000 km.
Guizhou Village Brings Handmade Ciba Online for New Year 🎉
A Dong ethnic village in Guizhou is taking its handmade ciba rice cakes online via livestreams and e-commerce, blending tradition with digital savvy to boost culture and income.
Beijing’s Palace Museum Unveils Restored Hall of Mental Cultivation
The Hall of Mental Cultivation at Beijing’s Palace Museum, first built in 1537, reopens after nearly a decade of restoration, blending Ming & Qing era charm with modern AR guided tours.
Just the Tonic: Hainan’s Year-Round Fruit Teas Boost Cooling Economy
Colorful fruit teas on Hainan’s streets reflect a booming “cooling economy”, boosting tourism, small businesses, and flexible jobs with every tropical sip.