Stories from China in 2025

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We have been looking back at the big stories from China in 2025 with our correspondent, who has covered everything from political developments and economic shifts to cultural trends and breaking news. Laura Bicker shares the key moments that shaped the year and what they reveal about China's role on the global stage. The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold. Our reporter explains. Police say two people have been killed in a stabbing and car-ramming attack in northern Israel. Our correspondent in Jerusalem has the latest. And we bring you the second conversation in our series on adoption. Today, adoptees share their stories and reflect on Jennifer Aniston’s controversial comments about not wanting to adopt because she prefers “my own DNA in a little person”. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Chinese flag is displayed next to "Made in China" marking on a printed circuit board in this illustration taken February 17, 2023. Credit: Florence Lo/Illustration/File Phot/Reuters)