China has pledged to build a robust domestic market to bolster its economy and counter external challenges, as it set out priorities for next year's economic policy at the two-day annual Central Economic Work Conference, which concluded on Thursday.

China's Ministry of National Defense has attracted more than 300,000 followers on the social media platform X within five days of launching its official account (handle: @MND_China).
China is successfully positioning itself as a reliable partner amid uncertainty, while the United States administration's policies have had a net negative effect for U.S. power and influence in Asia, according to the Lowy Institute.

China and the Philippines recently cooperated to repatriate an important fugitive on the Red Notice list under the framework of Interpol, according to the WeChat account of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
China actively participates in human rights affairs in the United Nations and has broad-based exchange and cooperation in human rights with other countries, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that China is willing to inject more force for good into human rights development in the world.
China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.

China released its third policy paper on Latin America and the Caribbean on Wednesday, reiterating the great importance Beijing attaches to China-LAC ties and its deep commitment to pursuing common development with LAC countries.

The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2026.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing.
Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China.

The European Union has launched a new investigation into the Google search engine, to find out if it is breaking the bloc's competition rules by not adequately paying publishers for their content, and whether the company is setting unfair conditions on content creators who do not want to share their work.

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday local time decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75 percent, marking its third rate cut this year.

Recent fiscal measures, accommodated by stability in global trade policies, are expected to support both investment and exports, while existing headwinds are likely to persist.

China will continue to experience the effects of a cold wave from Friday to Saturday, with temperatures in the central and eastern regions expected to drop by 6 to 10 degrees Celsius. In some areas, the temperature could fall by more than 12 degrees Celsius.

In an effort to ensure public health by unleashing the innovative potential and development opportunities of new-generation information technology in the reform of intelligent healthcare security and further promote innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, the award ceremony for the National Intelligent Healthcare Security Contest 2025 took place in Shanghai's Pudong New Area on Monday.

China has begun trial operations of a new artificial intelligence system designed to improve sand and dust storm forecasting in some of the country's most hazard-prone regions.

A man surnamed Zhang, who poisoned public areas in a residential community, resulting in the death of nine dogs, was sentenced to four years in prison by a Beijing court on Thursday, reported China Central Television.

A powerful blizzard has swept across many parts of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Tuesday, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life in several areas.

A 15-year-old in Sydney, Australia, shows a warning on Tuesday on his cellphone that says he cannot access a social media site. The country’s social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — took effect on Wednesday.
A groundbreaking new variety of tree-form pepper has been successfully cultivated in Shaodong, a part of Shaoyang city in Hunan province. This innovation is set to revolutionize pepper cultivation and significantly enhance farmers' livelihoods by providing a replicable model for transitioning traditional agriculture toward more efficient and sustainable practices.
A video clip showing several elderly people occupying seats at a KFC restaurant in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, has sparked heated online discussions. Some netizens noted that while the elderly seeking relief from the heat is understandable during hot weather, the restaurant is a place of business and is not obligated to provide such services.

In the home of 36-year-old Zou Minglei in Wuhan, Hubei province, you'll find some of China's most cherished museum artifacts — not originals, but remarkably lifelike reproductions made of cake and chocolate.
An ancient tree in Shaanxi province is no longer a lonely watcher; it now participates in modern people's lives.

A rare and endangered orchid species -- Hairy Lady’s Slipper was found again at Huaping National Nature Reserve in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to local Forestry Bureau.
A chartered flight for pets landed in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct. 16, inaugurating a new service model for the local airport.
China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.
The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
military personnel missing within Chinese territory since the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), according to China's Ministry of National Defense. The Chinese and U.S.
A China Coast Guard fleet patrolled the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao on Wednesday. The patrol was carried out to safeguard China's rights in accordance with the law, according to a CCG statement.

Jiang described the document as a timely declaration of China's firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and security, upholding the postwar international order, and supporting multilateral arms control processes.

Members of the People's Liberation Army Reserve Service will begin using a new certificate on March 1, according to a statement from the General Office of the Central Military Commission on Wednesday. The Certificate of PLA Reserve Service Personnel will be easier to identify and will include a built-in chip with high anti-counterfeiting capability, the office said.

OpenAI unveiled its GPT-5.2 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Thursday, after CEO Sam Altman reportedly issued an internal "code red" in early December pausing non core projects and redirecting teams to accelerate development in response to Google's Gemini 3.
In November, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Business Incubator purchased insurance for two 60-kilogram humanoid robots, at a premium of about 5,000 yuan ($707) per robot.

A powerful cold wave is sweeping across China from west to east, bringing a swath of sharp temperature drops, strong winds, as well as snow and rain from Wednesday to Saturday, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

Chinese scientists have successfully developed an integrated green control strategy to combat canker disease affecting poplar trees in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. They have achieved a sustained disease control rate exceeding 80 percent in field trials over a one-year period.

China has begun trial operations of a new artificial intelligence system designed to improve sand and dust storm forecasting in some of the country's most hazard-prone regions.
China, on Thursday, launched the maiden flight of a new type of large, multifunctional unmanned jet that can undertake both civilian and military tasks.
Born in Iran and having immigrated to Canada in 2018, Meng Na now teaches Chinese at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her connection with China began in 2000, when she arrived in Beijing to pursue a degree in modern Chinese literature at Peking University.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, navigators exploring the Pacific and Indian oceans discovered that the languages spoken on many islands, spanning from Madagascar in the west to Polynesia in the east, were remarkably similar. This discovery launched studies of Austronesians, those who speak Austronesian languages and had sailed across the Pacific several thousand years ago.
In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney's beloved animal universe and audiences in China.
With a history of over 2,600 years, the historical site of Bairen City, or the Ruins of Bai People's Town, is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China.

The highly anticipated film "Gezhi Town" surpassed 100 million yuan (about $14.14 million) at the Chinese box office in just 15 hours after its premiere on Saturday. It marks the strongest opening-day performance for a domestic film since late September, shattering various cinematic records.

Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.

The first Grand Slam of next season, the Australian Open, released the men's and women's singles entry lists on Tuesday.
Zhang Qinghong (R2) of Liaoning competes in the men's 100-meter T63 final at China's 12th National Paralympic Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, December 9, 2025.
Doha hosted the ISSF World Cup Final, where Chinese shooters delivered another strong performance and finished the competition atop the medal table.
With back-to-back podium finishes bolstering her Olympic ambition, China's rising freeskier Liu Mengting has landed herself on the hot-favorite list in the big air discipline at her Winter Olympic debut in Italy.

Tournament hosts China beat France 8-2 to clinch their sixth consecutive win at the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday.

The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., December 4, 2025.The 12 seeded teams in Pot 1 are Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

After bidding farewell to giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, who recently concluded their 13-year stay in France, the country is expected to welcome a new pair of pandas in 2027, according to a newly signed letter of intent between the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan.
The giant panda Hu Chun, currently living in Indonesia, gave birth to a cub last Thursday at the Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, Indonesia, which marks the first giant panda cub ever born in the country.

Two of China's most prominent overseas ambassadors — a pair of giant pandas sent to France in 2012 — will be returning home ahead of schedule over health-related reasons.

On Tuesday, the Sun Island giant panda pavilion in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, celebrated 100 days since the arrival of the two giant pandas.Since then, they have adapted well to the climate and living environment in Harbin, enjoying a comfortable and leisurely life under the meticulous care of the breeders.

Japan will face having no giant pandas to show its visitors when the last two, Xiaoxiao and Leilei, at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo are scheduled to return to China in February next year, according to media reports.

Chinese giant pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday evening, marking the launch of a new 10-year phase of conservation and research cooperation between the two countries.










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