Study finds new organic compounds in lunar soil from China’s Chang’e missions
An international research team has identified multiple nitrogen‑bearing organic compounds in lunar soil returned by China’s Chang’e‑5 and Chang’e‑6 missions, offering new clues about how organic matter evolved in the…
China Eastern launches direct Wuhan–Vientiane route
A China Eastern Airlines flight carrying more than 140 passengers left Wuhan late Friday for Vientiane, marking the first direct route between central China’s Hubei Province and the Lao capital.…
Asia set to remain key driver of global growth in 2026, Asia House report says
Asian economies are expected to post strong growth in 2026 and continue serving as a major engine of global expansion despite geopolitical tensions and wider economic uncertainty, according to a…
Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?
David S G Goodman, University of Sydney Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most senior generals – Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli – would…
China’s five green economy challenges in 2026
Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing is doubling…
Hong Kong ranked global leader in AI preparedness, UNCTAD report shows
Hong Kong is among the world’s leading regions in artificial intelligence preparedness, according to a new UN Trade and Development report. The 2025 Technology and Innovation Report assessed more than…
China and Mongolia are battling to control massive dust storms
Thomas White, King’s College London; Andreas Baas, King’s College London, and Han Cheng, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Dust storms regularly affect northern China, including its capital…
Science journal names renewable energy surge 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
The U.S. journal Science has named the global surge in renewable energy as its 2025 Breakthrough of the Year, citing China’s dominance in solar, wind and battery production. The journal…
EU to impose €3 levy on small parcels from outside Europe
European Union finance ministers have agreed to introduce a €3 customs charge on all small parcels arriving from outside the bloc, starting on 1 July 2026. The move is aimed…