From Freshwater to Deep Space: 2025 Biodiversity Review
2025 biodiversity in review: Why 1 in 4 freshwater species are at risk and how global actions — from China to deep space research — aim to turn the tide.
China
Peek into China’s vibrant culture, buzzing tech scene, and social shifts. Stay in the know on major happenings in one of the world’s fastest-evolving nations.
China’s AI Agent Supercharges Scientific Computing
China’s national supercomputing network launched an AI-driven intelligent agent that cuts research tasks from one day to one hour, supports 100+ scenarios, and boosts productivity.
China’s Deep-Sea Trio Hits 1,746 Dives, Unlocking Ocean Mysteries
China’s manned submersibles—Fendouzhe, Shenhai Yongshi & Jiaolong—hit 1,746 dives (314 in 2025), exploring the icy Arctic Ocean and South China Sea archaeology.
Harbin’s 26m ‘Fuwa’ Snowman Steals the Spotlight
Harbin’s new 26m-tall snowman sculpture ‘Fuwa’ debuted this Christmas in Daoli District, spreading festive cheer with its lucky red hat and vest.
China’s 2025 Middle East Push: Oil, Innovation & Peace
China’s Wang Yi wraps up a year-end Middle East tour, boosting oil, gas & innovation ties and pressing for a lasting Gaza ceasefire.
Xi Jinping Chairs CPC Meeting on Party Conduct and Anti-Corruption
Xi Jinping presided over a CPC Political Bureau meeting on Dec 25, 2025, outlining the Party’s conduct and anti-corruption plans for 2026, with a plenary session set for January 12–14.
Justice Over Charity: Somali Ambassador’s Vision for Global Governance
Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman calls for justice over charity in global governance, inviting Global South countries to co-create the future through fair cooperation.
China’s Education Surge: 95.9% Retention & University Access 🚀
During China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, compulsory school retention hit 95.9% in 2024 while higher education access keeps rising, opening doors for students nationwide.
300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools Unearthed in SW China Reveal Ancient Ingenuity
CMG names the discovery of 35 wooden tools from Yunnan, China—dating back 300,000 years—as its top archaeological find, revealing ancient human ingenuity.
China’s Green Push: Officials Pledge Energy Savings & Carbon Cuts
At this week’s NPC Standing Committee meeting, Vice Premier He Lifeng and senior officials pledged energy efficiency and carbon cuts to back China’s climate targets.