HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong rags-to-riches media tycoon who became a fierce critic of Beijing

Former media mogul Jimmy Lai, a vocal critic of China's Communist Party, faces a landmark verdict in Hong Kong

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

In an unprecedented step, the Department of Defense announced online on Nov. 24, 2025, that it was reviewing statements by U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat, who is a retired Navy captain, decorated combat veteran and former NASA astronaut.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025

Jara and Kast head to second round in Chile's tight presidential race

Jeannette Jara of Chile's Communist Party leads narrowly against far-right candidate José Antonio Kast after the first presidential election round, with a runoff set for 14 December.

Euronews · Nov 17, 2025

Business Brief (Oct. 24): Oil Prices Jump on U.S., EU Sanctions Against Russia

China to hold high-level trade talks with the U.S. in Malaysia, the Communist Party releases its economic development goals for the next five years

Caixin Global · Oct 24, 2025

China focuses on high-tech and consumers as trade wars hit economy

An outline of the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the next five years was laid out in a 5,000-word communique released on Thursday.

Euronews · Oct 24, 2025

China's next 5-year plan puts focus on high-tech and consumers as trade friction drags on economy

China's top leaders have pledged to boost the country's self-reliance in advanced technologies and spur stronger domestic demand over the next five years

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

China Vows To Boost Consumption, National Security After Key Meet

China's ruling Communist Party said Thursday the country has to "vigorously boost consumption" and "consolidate national security" in the next five years, state media reported, as a key gathering concluded in Beijing.

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2025

China to focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and tech in new economic plan

China's ruling Communist Party says it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in science and technology

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

China’s leader Xi Jinping lays out plan for next five years of Communist Party

The plan covers 2026-2030

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Sputtering Domestic Demand

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.

International Business Times · Oct 20, 2025