Chinese Yuan Hits 15-Month High Against US Dollar in 2025 Rally
The Chinese yuan surges to its strongest level since September 2024, with both onshore and offshore rates breaking key thresholds amid a 4.6% annual appreciation.
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Hainan’s Foguang Temple Blends Spirituality and Tourism with Sea-Facing Buddha
A 16-meter golden Buddha statue and rare blood-copied sutra manuscript draw global visitors to Hainan’s Foguang Temple, blending spiritual reverence with cultural exploration.
Freshwater Crisis & Conservation: Asia’s 2025 Biodiversity Crossroads
As 2025 concludes, freshwater species face unprecedented extinction rates, threatening global water security. Explore Asia’s conservation strides and challenges in this critical year for biodiversity.
Harbin’s Upgraded Giant Snowman Welcomes 2026 with Frosty Charm
Harbin’s upgraded 19-meter snowman, unveiled this month, dazzles visitors with frosty charm as it heralds 2026, reinforcing the city’s winter tourism appeal.
Trump Announces Ground Strikes on Latin American Drug Cartels
U.S. President Donald Trump confirms upcoming ground strikes against Latin American drug cartels during military Christmas address, citing reduced maritime trafficking.
Russia Unveils Lunar Power Station Plan for 2036 Moon Base
Russia’s Roscosmos announces plans to build a lunar power station by 2036, marking a major step in establishing a permanent moon research base.
China Unveils AI-Powered Supercomputing Agent to Accelerate Research
China’s new AI-powered scientific-computing agent slashes research task times from days to hours, revolutionizing supercomputing applications across key industries.
China’s Deep-Sea Submersibles Surpass 1,700 Dives in 2025
China’s deep-sea submersibles complete 1,746 dives by December 2025, including Arctic expeditions and South China Sea archaeological missions.
Harbin’s 26-Meter ‘Fuwa’ Snowman Becomes Winter Tourism Icon
Harbin’s 26-meter ‘Fuwa’ snowman debuts as a cultural symbol, boosting winter tourism and economic prospects in Northeast China.
A-Bomb Survivors Condemn Japanese Official’s Nuclear Arms Remarks
Japanese atomic bomb survivor organizations condemn government official’s nuclear armament proposal, demanding adherence to non-proliferation principles.
China Strengthens Middle East Ties as 2025 Closes: Diplomacy & Trade in Focus
As 2025 concludes, China reinforces Middle East partnerships through high-level diplomacy, economic diversification, and renewed Gaza peace efforts.
Xi Chairs CPC Meeting on 2026 Anti-Corruption Strategy
Xi Jinping leads CPC’s 2026 anti-corruption planning, emphasizing governance reforms and integrity ahead of key plenary session in January.
Ambassador Hodan Advocates Justice-Driven Global Governance Reform in 2025
Somali Ambassador Hodan Osman calls for structural reforms in global governance, emphasizing justice over charity as developing nations seek greater policy influence in 2025.
U.S. Intensifies Venezuelan Oil Quarantine Amid Economic Pressure Campaign
The White House shifts military focus to enforce Venezuelan oil sanctions, aiming to pressure Maduro’s government amid rising global tensions. UN calls for restraint.
China Nears Universal Education Access as 14th Five-Year Plan Concludes
China achieves 95.9% compulsory education retention in 2024, with higher education expansion accelerating as 14th Five-Year Plan concludes.
Palestinian President Unveils Reform Plan Amid Hamas Opposition
Palestinian President Abbas announces governance reforms to prepare for statehood, drawing criticism from Hamas as ‘unilateral’ and lacking consensus.
Israel-Hamas Truce Tensions Rise as Ceasefire Negotiations Continue
Tensions escalate over Gaza truce compliance as Israel vows response and Hamas denies involvement. International mediators push for Phase Two peace plan implementation.
2025’s Top Archaeological Breakthroughs Reshape Human History
From Tanzania’s ancient tools to China’s matrilineal society evidence, explore 2025’s groundbreaking archaeological discoveries reshaping our understanding of human history.
Zelenskyy Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Talks
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reveals a 20-point peace proposal with U.S. collaboration, addressing sovereignty, security, and post-conflict recovery amid unresolved territorial disputes.
Takaichi’s Potential Yasukuni Visit Sparks Regional Tensions
Debate intensifies over Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s potential Yasukuni Shrine visit, raising concerns in the Republic of Korea about regional relations and historical tensions.