Greater Bay Area Tops 2025 Global Innovation Index
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area topped WIPO’s 2025 Global Innovation Index, cementing its rise as a future global tech hub.
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Mainland China reviews draft law to protect Antarctica
Mainland China’s lawmakers kicked off the first reading of a draft law to regulate activities and boost environmental protection in Antarctica.
China Condemns US Tanker Seizure as Unilateral Bullying
China slammed the US Coast Guard’s Dec 20 tanker seizure as illegal unilateral sanctions and a breach of UN law.
China’s First AI-Generated Animated Film ‘The Reunion Journey’ Debuts 🐼✨
Beijing hosted a test screening of ‘The Reunion Journey,’ China’s first fully AI-generated animated film. Produced in just one year, this panda-powered adventure marks a new era for animation.
China Strengthens Draft Environmental Code with Clearer Wildlife Protections
China’s revised draft ecological environment code, now under NPC Standing Committee review, strengthens enforcement and clarifies wildlife protections for stronger green policies.
China’s Feng & Huang Dominate Mixed Doubles Final in Hangzhou 🏸
China’s top mixed doubles duo Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping dominated the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, clinching their first Finals title together in straight games.
China Snags Gold & Silver in Mixed Team Aerials at Chongli World Cup
China claimed both gold and silver in the mixed team aerials at the Chongli Freestyle Ski World Cup, with Team 1 edging out Team 2 in a windy, adrenaline-packed final.
Winter Romance & Adventure at Tianchi Lake ❄️❤️
This winter, Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake turns into a dreamy spot for couples: register your marriage, exchange vows with Maya Mountain views, and enjoy snow-filled adventures!
New Panda Paradise: Mianyang China Giant Panda Garden Opens
Mianyang China Giant Panda Garden in Sichuan opened on December 21, 2025, featuring 5 zones, 54 enclosures, and 20 pandas. Discover this new eco-friendly hotspot! 🐼
How Rising Incomes Fuel China’s Digital Lifestyle Revolution
Per capita disposable income in mainland China reached 41,314 yuan in 2024, fueling a surge in car ownership, travel adventures and online cultural consumption.