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International institutions have recently published a series of reports to review global technological development in 2025. China's achievements in this field have been particularly notable, with many sci-tech research results recognized as major scientific breakthroughs.
Amid the omnipresent tide of the digital age, January 28 marked another Data Privacy Day. Data protection has gone far beyond static notions of "privacy protection," shifting instead toward a more dynamic focus: how to ensure the free and orderly flow of data within stringent security safeguards. Consequently, data is no longer just a technical concern; it has instead become a strategic choice shaping future development.
On January 22, the United States announced it had completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). The process began on January 20, 2025, when the U.S. president signed an executive order to exit the organization. Two days later, WHO received formal notice from the U.S. According to WHO regulations, a member state can finalize its withdrawal only one year after submitting such a request.
Brussels will propose phasing out Chinese-made equipment from critical infrastructure in the European Union (EU), which will bar companies such as Huawei and ZTE from telecommunications networks, solar energy systems and security scanners, according to recent reports by the Financial Times and other foreign media, quoting officials.
China's low-altitude economy is flying through a period of rapid expansion. This is being driven by supportive policies and rapid technological iteration, and it has become a key area for developing new quality productive forces and building a trillion-RMB emerging industry.
In 2025, China's foreign trade value reached 45.47 trillion RMB (6.48 trillion USD), up by 3.8 percent, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on January 14. Since 2017, China's foreign trade has recorded nine consecutive years of growth.
On January 1, the European Union (EU) began formally levying substantive charges under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). According to China's Ministry of Commerce, the EU's move constitutes unfair and discriminatory treatment against China, is suspected of violating World Trade Organization regulations and the spirit of international climate agreements, and has also triggered China's serious concern and firm opposition.
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, conventions, and treaties — including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Of these, 31 are UN entities, covering core areas such as climate, energy, nuclear security, and trade rules.
Present Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been making ambiguous statements about these principles, even hinting at the possibility of abandoning them. She has also stated that the option of introducing nuclear-powered submarines should not be ruled out.
During the New Year's Day holiday this year, a popular travel option for foreign tourists was coming to China to ring in the new year. Booking data indicates that from January 1 to 3, over 320,000 inbound flight tickets were booked, growing by approximately 11 percent year on year.
China has become a major driver of global innovation, as it develops fast in the field of science and technology through multi-dimensional innovation and cooperation. Attempting to decouple from China is not only impractical but also counterproductive.
In 2025, China marched forward with energy and determination in the surging tide of the times. Many foreign media praised China as a trustworthy and compelling nation.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an order requiring three major Chinese telecom operators — China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom — to resolve what it called "certification issues" in the U.S. Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) within 14 days.
AI has become a powerful catalyst for China's consumer economy. As of the first half of 2025, generative AI products already had numbered 515 million users nationwide. Such a massive user base reflects a profound shift in how Chinese consumers now live, purchase, and engage with digital services.
Recently, Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic ranking member of the U.S. House Select Committee on China, introduced the so-called Stopping Adversaries From Exploiting LiDAR Act (Safe Lidar Act), calling for the gradual removal of Chinese-made Light Detection and Ranging (lidar) systems currently used in the United States and a ban on new imports after three years. Exceptions would apply only for limited purposes such as scientific research or cybersecurity testing. Lidar is a remote sensing method used to examine the surface of the Earth.
In today's volatile global market, the "going global" concept of Chinese enterprises has shifted from the export of products and capital, to a new era of exporting brands, organizational capabilities, and management mechanisms. According to the recent Deloitte's China FY2025 Societal Impact Report, a growing number of Chinese brands are winning overseas consumers through tech-driven innovation, thoughtful design, and cultural resonance.
As China held its Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, international experts said China's high-quality economic development had steadily advanced in 2024, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality. The stability of China's policies, economic growth and development expectations will continue to give more certainty to an unstable world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the Science and Technology Daily on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its founding.
The Xi'an City Wall, initially built around 1,400 years ago in 582 AD during the Sui dynasty, now extends 13.74 kilometers, surrounding the ancient city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province, north-west China. As one of the oldest, largest and best-maintained ancient city fortifications in China, the wall has faced significant preservation and protection challenges. This is because its inner structure, primarily made of tamped earth, has eroded over time due to the elements.
