Savoring Laba Porridge: The First Taste of Chinese New Year Traditions
Discover the rich traditions of the Laba Festival and how savoring Laba porridge marks the first step toward the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Xi Jinping Honors Model Retirees, Urges Continued Contributions to China’s Modernization
Chinese President Xi Jinping honored outstanding retired officials, urging them to continue contributing to China’s modernization at a meeting in Beijing attended by senior Party officials.
China Leads with Over 17,000 5G+ Industrial Internet Projects Across 41 Sectors
China surpasses 17,000 5G+ industrial internet projects across all 41 major sectors, marking significant advancements in integrating 5G with traditional industries.
Xi Jinping Calls for Unity and Resolve to Build a Strong China
Xi Jinping calls for unity and strategic resolve to build a strong China, urging efforts to overcome challenges and advance Chinese modernization as 2025 approaches.
Report: China’s News Industry Embraces Digital, Intelligent Integration
China’s news media industry is entering a new era of digital and intelligent integration, leveraging AI to enhance content production and industry growth, according to a recent report by the All-China Journalists Association.
Thousands Gather at Tiananmen Square for First Flag-Raising of 2025
Thousands gathered at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to witness the first flag-raising ceremony of 2025, with the Chinese national flag rising alongside the dawn of the New Year.
China Boosts Elderly Care Initiatives to Tackle Aging Population
China is intensifying efforts to enhance elderly care as it faces the challenges of an aging population, outlining progress in 2024 and introducing new measures for 2025 to support seniors nationwide.
UN Secretary-General Guterres Calls for Stronger Global Unity in 2025
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in his 2025 New Year message, has called for stronger global unity and cooperation to address pressing challenges, urging nations to work together for a better future.
Syria to Hold National Conference on Country’s Future After Assad’s Fall
Syria will hold a national conference in Damascus on January 4-5 to discuss the country’s future following the fall of the Assad government, aiming to form a new government and draft a constitution.
Presidents Xi and Putin Exchange New Year Greetings, Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting 75 years of diplomatic relations and expressing commitment to deepen cooperation in 2024.
UN Chief Calls for ‘New Beginning’ in 2025 New Year Message
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for ‘a new beginning’ in 2025, urging global unity and decisive action on wars, inequalities, and climate change in his New Year message.
U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Overturn Carroll Verdict
U.S. Appeals Court rejects Trump’s bid to overturn the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation and sexual abuse case, upholding the \$5 million damages awarded by a federal jury.
UN Agencies Warn Israeli Actions in Gaza Threaten Survival
UN agencies warn that Israeli military actions in Gaza are dismantling essential means of survival, with attacks on healthcare facilities and severe restrictions on humanitarian access exacerbating the crisis.
Global Experts Explore China’s Role in Restoring Development Amid Global Challenges
Global experts gather at ‘The World Ahead 2025 – China and the World’ to discuss challenges in global governance and explore the Chinese mainland’s role in restoring development and fostering stability.
China-Singapore FTA Upgrade Protocol to Boost Trade from December 2024
China and Singapore’s upgraded FTA protocol will take effect on December 31, 2024, enhancing trade and investment between the two nations.
Russia and Ukraine Exchange Prisoners in Major Swap Mediated by UAE
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 150 prisoners each on Monday, with mediation by the UAE, marking the tenth prisoner swap facilitated by the UAE in 2024.
Beijing’s 798 Art District Welcomes 2025 with ‘Embrace the New Year with Art’ Celebration
Beijing’s 798 Art District prepares for a unique New Year’s Eve celebration, ‘Embrace the New Year with Art,’ featuring extended gallery hours, immersive installations, and live performances to welcome 2025.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over insurrection charges related to his imposition of martial law.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon
South Korea’s court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his imposition of martial law, marking the first time such action has been taken against a sitting president.
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his imposition of martial law, marking the first such action against a sitting president in the country’s modern history.