News & Insights Across Asia
President Aleksandar Vucic’s state visit to China reaffirms the “ironclad friendship” between the two nations, focusing on emerging sectors, transportation, and cultural ties.
Ground teams in Inner Mongolia have completed final recovery drills for the Shenzhou-21 crew following their 200-day mission aboard the Chinese space station.
China has completed the main excavation of the 134.2km Pinglu Canal, set to enhance trade and economic connectivity between southwest China and ASEAN countries.
China’s State Council has launched a comprehensive urban renewal plan for 2026-2030, focusing on green transitions, high-quality living spaces, and enhanced urban resilience.
More than 700 tech firms gather in Tianjin for the World Intelligence Expo 2026, showcasing the latest in AI and robotics to a global audience.
A missile attack on Kuwait by Iran has jeopardized a precarious ceasefire, leading to increased US sanctions and rising global oil prices amid ongoing negotiations.
Argentine authorities intercepted a shipment of over 700 tropical marine animals from Kenya bound for the illegal exotic aquarium trade, exposing a growing global smuggling network.
The 2026 World Smart Industry Expo opens in Tianjin, featuring a debut pavilion for humanoid robots and AI, showcasing the latest in industrial automation and embodied AI.
Beijing has voiced deep concern over Japan’s recent establishment of a national intelligence council and bureau, calling for prudence and historical reflection.
The Chinese mainland launches a 29-digit digital ID system for humanoid robots to ensure safety, traceability, and global standardization in the robotics sector.
Local officials from Central and Eastern European Countries gathered in Jinan for the 7th China-CEEC Local Leaders’ Meeting to study the Chinese mainland’s rapid development.
Chinese researchers are testing newly developed lunar soil fibers on the space station via Tianzhou-10 to evaluate their viability for future moon construction.
A CGTN poll reveals that over 80% of global respondents view Japan’s centralization of intelligence authority as an alarming shift toward neo-militarism and a threat to regional security.
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a 60-day agreement to extend the ceasefire and discuss nuclear programs, pending final approval from President Donald Trump.
Homeless residents in Paris gathered on May 27 to demand increased shelter and emergency housing as a record heatwave sweeps through Western Europe.
Israel has announced it will cease all contact with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after being included on a UN blacklist.
Daniela Klette, a former member of the radical Red Army Faction, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for armed robberies committed while evading authorities for over 30 years.
Former RAF militant Daniela Klette has been sentenced to 13 years in jail for armed robberies committed while evading authorities for over 30 years.
China’s Ministry of National Defense urges the US to honor the one-China principle and exercise prudence regarding security initiatives for the Taiwan region.
Serbia is advancing its space ambitions with the MOSAIC satellite project, developed through a strategic partnership with China to monitor solar radiation.
