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An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a solar thermal energy storage power station in Guazhou County, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xinhua) LANZHOU, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- In the vast, barren Gobi desert of northwestern China, over 25,000 heliostats arranged in concentric circles span a total reflective…

China's GalaxySpace is using satellites to provide affordable internet service to remote areas, starting with trials in Thailand. Bridging the digital divide from space. #InnovateChina #Space Read More

A tourist takes selfies with a parading performer at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei) CHENGDU, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Ascending Mount Emei in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Malaysian tourist Luo Mingwei and his companions were awed by the sweeping sea…

The US government has granted an arms package worth $11.15 billion to Taiwan, a move bound to fuel tensions in US-Taiwan-China relations. Touted as the most extensive arms package given to the island by the US, the State Department announced it late Wednesday, including sophisticated missile systems, drones, artillery, and…

Xiaomi’s Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000 (pictured) is now available in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi) Xiaomi is now selling another accessory, the Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000, in the UK. Already available in other European countries, this model is said to be lightweight and 27.5% slimmer than…

President Xi Jinping meets with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, who is on a duty visit to Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Chief Executive of the Hong…

News Written by Sudo Lim Published on 17 Dec 2025  5 mins read Pyxis raises SGD 13 million to drive maritime electrification Pyxis, a Singapore-based maritime electrification startup, has raised SGD 13 million (USD 10 million) in the first close of its growth funding round, co-led by Shift4Good, Motion Ventures, Mitsui OSK Lines’…

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today welcomed the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate international travel, highlighting the impact of visa-free policies, transit visa initiatives, and broader measures designed to create a seamless travel journey for visitors. These developments formed a core part of discussions at the Global…

Trip.com Group has unveiled its predictions for the top travel trends of 2026, highlighting a surge in entertainment-led travel, growing interest in destinations such as China and Türkiye, and an increased focus on sustainable transportation options. According to Trip.com Group's latest data, 2026 is expected to see significant shifts in…

Brian Lilley speaks with Charles Burton about how Mark Carney has cozied up to China Published Dec 15, 2025 Last updated Dec 15, 2025 1 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on…