Yen Weakens Against Dollar as Nikkei 225 Approaches Record High in 2026
The yen hits multi-week lows against the dollar while Japan’s Nikkei 225 nears record highs, as markets shift focus to US labor data and Fed policy outlook.
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The yen hits multi-week lows against the dollar while Japan’s Nikkei 225 nears record highs, as markets shift focus to US labor data and Fed policy outlook.
New 2026 release documents 100 years of Chinese children’s cinema through thematic analysis and historical context, launched at Beijing’s premier publishing event.
China and Ireland expand cultural cooperation in 2026 through music, literature, and dance, fostering mutual understanding and artistic innovation.
A new English graphic novel adaptation of ‘Journey to the West’ launched at Beijing’s ongoing book fair aims to introduce China’s cultural legacy to global readers through vibrant visuals.
Chinese humanoid robots, including UniX AI’s ‘Wanda,’ showcase advanced domestic capabilities and cultural integration at CES 2026, signaling China’s rising influence in global robotics.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasizes dialogue and economic cooperation with China, warning against decoupling while praising development achievements in 2026.
Sichuan-born giant panda ‘Cheese’ delights visitors in Harbin with playful antics in the snow, showcasing the city’s unique winter charm in 2026.
South Korea denies DPRK’s claims of a drone incursion, proposes joint investigation amid rising cross-border tensions. Defense officials refute allegations, seek clarity.
China Media Group forecasts 2026’s pivotal AI developments, from global governance frameworks to embodied intelligence breakthroughs, shaping technology’s role in sustainable progress.
Witness the mesmerizing ‘Sunlit Golden Peaks’ at Yunnan’s Meili Snow Mountain this winter, where dawn transforms the range into a radiant spectacle.
China leads calls for UN governance reforms to empower developing nations, as Global South demands greater representation in multilateral institutions.
Beijing hosts 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships from Jan 22-25, featuring China’s full Olympic roster in final pre-Games test at historic Double Olympic venue.
Chinese athletes Yin Zheng and Zhao Dan win historic mixed team skeleton gold at IBSF World Cup, boosting Olympic prospects for 2026 Winter Games.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell’s last-second shot secures Shandong’s fifth straight CBA win over Beijing Ducks in a dramatic 87-85 road victory.
Hollywood-owned Wrexham shocks Nottingham Forest in dramatic FA Cup penalty shootout, continuing their remarkable rise under celebrity ownership.
Chinese dance drama ‘Oriental Legend’ enchants Canadian audiences with a Silk Road narrative rooted in Xinjiang’s archaeological discoveries and Uygur cultural traditions.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki city assemblies call on Japan’s government to maintain its Three Non-Nuclear Principles amid ruling party discussions on revising security policies.
Dutch Gen Z artist Mog calls for global empathy amid 2026’s complex challenges, urging proactive solidarity to address poverty, conflict, and systemic inequities.
Exploring AI’s potential to learn from the Tao Te Ching: Efficiency meets the limits of wisdom in a 2026 academic perspective.
China led global humanoid robot production in 2025, with AgiBot, Unitree, and UBTECH dominating shipments and market share, according to Omdia’s latest report.