China’s Ecological Vegetation Quality Hits Second-Highest Level on Record
A new report reveals that China’s vegetation quality in 2025 reached its second-highest level since 2000, with forest zones setting new records.
Japan and Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties: A New Strategic Partnership
Japan and the Philippines agree to upgrade defense ties, launch intelligence-sharing negotiations, and accelerate military equipment transfers to bolster regional security.
China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Boundary Talks as Illegal and Null
China has declared maritime boundary talks between Japan and the Philippines illegal and null, asserting its own rights to the area east of Taiwan island.
Chinese PLA Delegation Joins 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue to Foster Regional Trust
A PLA expert delegation led by Major General Meng Xiangqing has arrived at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue to build mutual trust and deepen regional security cooperation.
First Confirmed Ebola Recovery Reported in DR Congo Outbreak
The WHO reports the first confirmed recovery in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, where officials are battling the rare and dangerous Bundibugyo strain.
Kenyan High Court Halts US-Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility Plan
The Kenyan High Court has suspended a US-backed plan to build an Ebola quarantine facility for American nationals exposed to the virus in the DRC.
China Achieves Major Milestone with Delivery of Advanced LNG Carrier Puteri Johor
China has delivered the Puteri Johor, the first LNG carrier to utilize a fully domestic supply chain for cryogenic valves, marking a major milestone in shipbuilding.
Commander Zhang Lu Leads Shenzhou-21 Crew’s Safe Return to Earth
Commander Zhang Lu and the Shenzhou-21 crew have safely returned to Earth, with Zhang being the first to exit the return capsule this Friday.
From Dialogue to Deals: China-CEE Local Leaders’ Meeting Drives Cooperation in Shandong
The China-Central and Eastern Europe Local Leaders’ Meeting in Shandong Province is turning diplomatic talks into real-world partnerships in food safety, research, and technology.
Finland Targets Berry Industry Cartel Over Price-Fixing and Labor Exploitation
Finland’s FCCA proposes €9.4 million in fines for berry companies that formed a decade-long cartel to suppress picker wages and undermine market competition.
Russian Drone Strike Hits Apartment Block in Romania, Raising NATO Alarms
A Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galati, Romania, has left two injured, marking a serious escalation in tensions along NATO’s eastern flank.
US and Iran Exchange Draft for 60-Day Truce and Nuclear Framework
The US and Iran have exchanged a draft agreement for a 60-day ceasefire extension, focusing on nuclear talks and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Scholars in Shanghai Reaffirm Legacy of Tokyo Trial to Combat Revisionism
International scholars gather in Shanghai to discuss the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial and the importance of defending the postwar order against revisionism.
Tiny Cerulean Wonder: New Deep-Sea Octopus Discovered Near Galapagos Islands
Scientists have discovered a strikingly blue, golf-ball-sized octopus species nearly 1,800 meters below the surface near the Galapagos Islands.
Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Successfully Returns to Earth
The return capsule of China’s Shenzhou-22 spacecraft, carrying the Shenzhou-21 astronauts, safely landed at the Dongfeng site in Inner Mongolia on Friday.
Shenzhou-22 Reaches Key Milestone as Propulsion Capsule Separates Successfully
The China Manned Space Agency has announced the successful separation of the Shenzhou-22 propulsion capsule from the return capsule this Friday.
Germany Reinforces Pragmatic Ties with High-Level Economic Visit to Beijing
German Economic Minister Katherina Reiche’s visit to Beijing signals a pragmatic shift toward deeper cooperation with the Chinese mainland, opposing decoupling and boosting investment.
China Urges Japanese Right-Wing Forces to Heed Voice of Justice
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning calls for the rejection of neo-militarism during a symposium in Shanghai marking the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial.
23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Opens in Singapore: Global Security Leaders Converge
The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue begins today in Singapore, hosting defense ministers and security experts from over 40 countries to discuss regional stability.
Shenzhou-22 Mission Reaches New Milestone with Successful Capsule Separation
The China Manned Space Agency reports the successful separation of the Shenzhou-22 orbital capsule from the return capsule, marking a key mission milestone.
