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Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Luo Xiaomei, minister of economy and commerce at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at a New Year reception hosted by the Japan-China Economic Association in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026. Ambassador Wu Jianghao skipped the event amid worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China.

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Chinese minister in Tokyo Luo

Luo Xiaomei, minister of economy and commerce at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, speaks at a New Year reception hosted by the Japan-China Economic Association in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2026. Ambassador Wu Jianghao skipped the event amid worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

Policemen ride past the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

Passengers are pictured at the waiting hall of the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

A bullet train leaves the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

Railway constructors pose for a group photo on the platform of the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a view of the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a bullet train pulling into the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

A bullet train parks at the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Kevin Durant (L) of Houston Rockets defends during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Dylan Cardwell (1st L) of Sacramento Kings reacts during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Kevin Durant (L) of Houston Rockets goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Dylan Cardwell (2nd R) of Sacramento Kings defends during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Alperen Sengun (2nd R) of Houston Rockets goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Kevin Durant (R) of Houston Rockets goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Dylan Cardwell (L) of Sacramento Kings defends Clint Capela of Houston Rockets during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Alperen Sengun (R) of Houston Rockets dunks during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 reacts during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Wang Xindi of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Gold medalists Xu Mengtao (C), Li Tianma L) and Qi Guangpu of team China 1 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Bronze medalists Kaila Kuhn (C), Ashton Salwan (L) and Connor Curran of team USA 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Gold medalist team China 1 (C), silver medalist team China 2 (L) and bronze medalist team USA 2 react during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Li Tianma of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Wang Xindi of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Xu Mengtao of team China 1 reacts during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Silver medalists Chen Meiting (C), Wang Xindi (L), Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Silver medalists Chen Meiting (C), Wang Xindi (L), Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Chen Meiting of team China 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Kaila Kuhn of team USA 2 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Qi Guangpu of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Ashton Salwan of team USA 2 falls down during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Qi Guangpu of team China 1 competes during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Gold medalist Kong Fanyu (C) of China, silver medalist Chen Meiting (L) of China and bronze medalist Xu Mengtao of China pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Qi Guangpu of China competes during the men's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Qi Guangpu of China competes during the men's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Noe Roth of Switzerland competes during the men's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Kong Fanyu of China celebrates during the women's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Qi Guangpu of China competes during the men's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Li Tianma of China competes during the men's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM