Bag charms are trending in China, driven by emotional appeal and AI innovation, with over 12 million sold this year.

HSBC's $13.6B bid to take Hang Seng private gains approval, pending shareholder and regulatory go-ahead.

Guizhou, China, built over 32,000 bridges since 2012, transforming its rugged terrain and earning "world’s bridge museum" status.

Nippon Electric Glass starts 2025 with renewable-powered, low-emission glass tubing production in Malaysia, targeting global biopharma demand.

China and the UAE successfully launched the Arab Satellite 813, advancing their space cooperation.

Equinox Gold agrees to sell Brazilian mines to China Molybdenum for $1.01 billion, closing in early 2026.

Multi Sciences launches 1,000 AI-powered Bioz Badges linking reagents to peer-reviewed studies for transparency and trust.

China is reducing coal use but faces economic and social challenges in transitioning away from coal.

Missouri seeks to enforce a $25B pandemic-related judgment against China, triggering a countersuit.

Google remains top global site in 2025, AI tools surge, TikTok drops, Asian e-commerce rises.