MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) represents a critical stage in which China will consolidate the substantial achievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), intensify efforts across the board, and largely realize socialist modernization. As Macao pursues its own economic diversification and actively integrates into the country”s overall development, a major challenge…
A U.S. Navy destroyer was spotted operating near Chinese forces at Scarborough Shoal this week by a Philippine Coast Guard aerial patrol. A Philippine Coast Guard maritime domain awareness patrol spotted Chinese and American warships operating in proximity to each other near Scarborough Shoal earlier this week in the South China Sea. The presence of…
“For more than 150 years, every President has dreamt about having a Ballroom at the White House,” wrote no one ever until Donald J. Trump posted the proclamation on his Truth Social platform Monday. The president’s plans to build the kind of venue that most Americans associate with Disney princesses, Von Trapp family soirees and…
In today’s world, pets are more than companions — they’re family. From short weekend getaways to international holidays, more and more travelers are choosing to bring their pets along for the journey. But while the idea of traveling with a furry friend sounds wonderful, the process often proves complicated. Airlines have different policies, hotels have…
The new iPhones are out, which means your phone is another model year older. That means it’s a good time to evaluate whether you still need to pay for a protection plan on your aging device, which can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of ownership.Experts say it’s likely time to cut the cord…
A rundown of the challenges and opportunities facing the privately held company, which moved its headquarters to Texas last year but retains design, manufacturing and other operations at its Hawthorne hub. While the world’s richest man might have breathed a sigh of relief after his Starship rocket completed a stellar launch last month, Elon Musk…
LONDON — Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s hard-right Reform UK party, said Tuesday that if he wins the next election he will leave the European Convention on Human Rights and immediately detain and deport anyone who arrives in the country illegally, including children. Farage laid out his plans following a significant rise in migrants who arrive…
China’s naval expansion continues to surprise onlookers. Less visible, until now, have been developments in underwater drones. That is about to change with an upcoming military parade in Beijing in September. Two new extra-large drone submarines (XLUUVs) will be showcased. China seeks a strategic advantage in underwater drone technology. While the surface navy is playing…
Significant developments in China’s naval aviation are continuing into 2025. Naval News takes a closer look at the latest milestones and examines the emerging trends that are still taking shape. The Chinese aircraft carrier program is now well into its third decade of development. The unfinished former Soviet carrier Varyag originally arrived in Dalian in…
China has come up with a unique solution to address work-related anxiety and depression in burnt-out employees – a “Dislike Going to Work” clinic. This clinic in Hebei province in northern China has gained widespread attention from social media users across the globe. How did this clinic come into existence? The “Dislike Going to Work”…