National Geographic has released its list of Best Places to Travel in 2026, with Beijing being the only Chinese city selected. Let's hear from Michael Yao, an English-speaking tour guide, on why he believes Beijing is worth visiting – and discover how he would convince first-time international travelers to visit the city. #TheVibe #ChinaTravel #ChinaTour #BetterLife #2025inReview #Hello2026 https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-12-24/Why-Beijing-made-National-Geographic-s-2026-must-visit-list-1Jmv9tak

China has set a new world record with its fastest maglev train, achieving a speed of 700 km/h in just two seconds. That means a journey from Delhi to Mumbai which is 1,398 km, can be completed in roughly 4 seconds. Researchers at China's National University of Defence Technology conducted a test on a magnetic levitation train, and they managed to accelerate a vehicle weighing around a tonne (about 1,000 kg) to this incredible speed. The test was performed on a 400-metre (1,310-foot) maglev track

China fired rockets into waters off northern and southern Taiwan and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and destroyers on the second day of its most extensive war games, a rehearsal for a blockade of the island. | Reuters