As #ChineseNewYear approaches, Mao Ning, a spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, sent her wishes at the 2026 New Year reception for foreign journalists in China. Mao wished for China to become more and more prosperous, every family to be more harmonious and happier, and the world to be more peaceful and tranquil. Click this video to hear more of her wishes!
Official Guinness World Record: Shanghai 65,000 Drone Show (2026)
Witness the impossible as history is made over the Shanghai skyline! This is the official Guinness World Record breaking performance featuring an unbelievable fleet of 65,000 drones lighting up the night in 2026.
This video captures the full scale of the largest aerial display ever attempted. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Bund and the Pudong skyscrapers, like the Oriental Pearl Tower, this isn't just a light show—it's a glimpse into the future of technology and entertainment.
Watch as tens of thousands of perfectly synchronized drones morph into massive 3D formations, including the breathtaking colossal dragon seen in the thumbnail, and many other stunning visuals that span across the entire city. The sheer scale and precision of this event redefine what is possible.
If you missed the live event, this high-definition footage is your front-row seat to the spectacle the whole world is talking about.
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Columbia Professor Jeffrey Sachs Challenges "China Threat" Narrative with Historical Analysis
In a compelling lecture clip, renowned Columbia University economist and global development expert Jeffrey Sachs presents a powerful historical argument against the common narrative of China as a regional aggressor. Sachs uses the long-standing relationship between China and Japan to question the basis of the "China threat" theory.
A History of Restraint
Sachs begins by making a broad historical claim about China's foreign policy. "China actually goes centuries without attacking its neighbors," he states. To support this, he offers a specific and striking example: despite being the dominant regional power, China refrained from invading its smaller neighbor for a millennium.
"So China went for 1,000 years without once invading Japan, a near neighbor, even though China was much more powerful," Sachs explains. This long period of peaceful coexistence, he suggests, demonstrates a historical pattern of restraint that is often overlooked in modern geopolitical discussions.
A Stark Contrast
In stark contrast, Sachs points to Japan's history of military aggression against the mainland. "The Japanese actually, sadly, invaded China many times," he notes, before delivering his critical conclusion: "but never the other way around."
By highlighting this clear historical imbalance, Professor Sachs directly refutes the idea that China has historically posed an expansionist threat to its neighbors. His analysis frames current geopolitical tensions in a different light, suggesting that a look at the past reveals a very different dynamic of power and aggression in the region than is often portrayed today.