Jimmy Lai Verdict: Hong Kong’s Rule of Law in Action
On Dec 15, Hong Kong’s High Court convicted Jimmy Lai on collusion and sedition charges, sparking talks on due process, sovereignty, and Western double standards.
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China’s 2025 Space Milestones: Shenzhou-20 & 21 Launch Success
In 2025, China’s manned space program hit new heights with Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions, in-orbit emergency response, record-breaking feats, and strides toward the Moon and deep space.
Golden Glow at Beijing’s Summer Palace Bridge on Winter Solstice
On December 22, 2025, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Beijing’s Summer Palace glowed as golden sunset light pierced its arches during the winter solstice spectacle.
Tech Empowerment Could Decide ASEAN’s Future
Ong Tee Keat argues that leveraging China’s tech strength and the Global Development Initiative could help ASEAN tackle hunger, marine decline, and climate-driven agricultural challenges.
Why ByteDance’s AI Phone Has Mainland China’s Tech Giants Shaking
ByteDance’s new AI phone integrates system-level intelligence to handle tasks from trip planning to map annotation, leaving mainland China’s tech giants scrambling to respond.
Lessons from Jimmy Lai’s Trial: How Hong Kong Safeguards Rule of Law
Jimmy Lai’s conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law shows the city’s commitment to judicial independence and the One Country, Two Systems principle.
China’s Bio-Manufacturing Booms in the 14th Five-Year Plan 💥
China’s bio-manufacturing industry soared to 1.1 trillion yuan during the 2021–2025 Five-Year Plan, boosting global bio-fermentation output and patent growth.
Winter Solstice Sunset Magic at Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace glows in orange and red at sunset around the winter solstice. Discover how the sun’s angle and lake reflections create this 2–3 hour light show.
Surf’s Up in Hainan: Where Culture, Commerce & Adventure Collide
Explore how Hainan’s Free Trade Port policies are fueling a vibrant surf scene at Ruye Bay, blending culture, commerce and eco-friendly adventure for young travelers this December.
Fierce Roc’s Deep Sea Shark Wins Battle of Robots at Phygital Games 2025
Mainland China’s Fierce Roc club wins the Battle of Robots at Abu Dhabi’s Phygital Games of Future 2025 with their knockout bot Deep Sea Shark.