Mongolia's permafrost is rapidly thawing due to climate change, impacting local ecosystems, herder livelihoods, and releasing greenhouse gases. This transformation offers crucial insights into global permafrost dynamics and future Arctic conditions.
South Korea and Mongolia held talks in Ulaanbaatar to speed up economic cooperation, focusing on progress for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening supply chains for key minerals. The CEPA aims to expand trade, investment, and establish stable joint supply chains for minerals vital to cutting-edge industries.
近40名外国记者参访内蒙古，亲身感受其绿色发展实践。从毛乌素沙地的植树治沙到库布其沙漠的光伏与生态旅游，再到鄂尔多斯、包头的绿色能源与制造业转型，内蒙古正将生态优势转化为发展动能，向世界展示绿色发展的新图景。
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, reaffirming Beijing's commitment to stable bilateral relations and offering support for Mongolia's development. The leaders discussed aligning development strategies and enhancing cooperation in critical minerals, green development, and the digital economy, with trade expected to reach $20 billion this year. Mongolia pledged not to harm China's interests.
Mongolia's President U. Khurelsukh met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Ulaanbaatar, emphasizing the strong bilateral relationship and shared strategic goals. Both leaders expressed commitment to deepening comprehensive strategic partnership, with Mongolia reaffirming its adherence to the One-China principle and China pledging to be a reliable neighbor and partner.
Valeriya, a Belarusian tourist blogger, has settled in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, becoming a local resident. She uses her unique perspective to document the region's natural beauty, culture, and development, sharing authentic stories of the grasslands with both overseas and domestic audiences.
A delegation of nearly 40 Chinese and international journalists, including those from the US, UK, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea, are in Inner Mongolia from June 10-13 to report on the region's green development. The group visited Hohhot, Baotou, and Ordos to explore initiatives in green computing, dairy industry, rare earth and silicon industries, and energy innovation.
Paradise Saga Samy has signed a joint marketing agreement with Mongolia's Trade and Development Bank (TDB Bank) to attract high-net-worth individuals. TDB Bank's VIP clients will receive special benefits like resort vouchers and hotel packages.
An Air China C909 regional jet experienced a suspected bird strike upon landing in Beijing. While visible marks were reported on the nose and airframe, experts deem severe damage unlikely. The incident highlights reliability tests for the Comac-model as it sees wider deployment.
Archaeological findings in the Xiliao River region of Inner Mongolia have uncovered 1,487 pre-Qin cultural sites since 2022, including 148 Hongshan Culture sites. These discoveries offer crucial data on the distribution and characteristics of prehistoric remains, highlighting the significant value of the Xiliao River basin's prehistoric civilization in the formation of Chinese civilization.
Russian tourists visited Mongolia 1.6 times more frequently in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with a 62% increase in tourist flow. Russia and Mongolia are collaborating on improving tourism infrastructure and developing cross-border routes, including discussions about a direct flight between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar.
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has approved the arrest of Wang Lixia, former deputy secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Party Committee and former chairman of the regional government, on suspicion of bribery. She is accused of accepting bribes totaling an exceptionally large amount.
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young will attend the 11th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue in Mongolia, a regional security forum. He will discuss Seoul's vision for peace on the Korean Peninsula and seek Mongolia's support for its policies toward North Korea.
China Weather Network reports that Northeast China and parts of Inner Mongolia will experience severe convective weather on June 2-3, with strong winds and hail. Meanwhile, southern China will see a new round of heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of secondary disasters like landslides. High temperatures are also developing, with some northern areas reaching 39°C.
A viral Chinese social media job posting for shepherds on an Inner Mongolia ranch revealed deep labour market issues, attracting over 700 applicants, including disillusioned city workers and graduates, despite the challenging conditions.
Dr. Evan Medeiros, a Georgetown University expert on US-China relations, assesses the Trump-Xi summit, stating it reaffirmed existing power dynamics rather than changing them. He notes China set the agenda and secured a 'G2-ish' framing concession, while the US focused on trade deals with soft commitments.
Dr. Evan Medeiros assesses Donald Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, stating it reaffirmed existing power dynamics rather than changing them. A confident China set the agenda, while the US secured soft purchase commitments.
Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese woman who has planted trees in Inner Mongolia's deserts for decades, has invited American donor Ronald Sakolsky to visit a forest funded by his $5,000 contribution. Sakolsky, an English teacher, was moved by Yin's anti-desertification efforts reported by CCTV in 1999 and made the donation.
Childhood best friends Jo Diop and Kush Burman from Liverpool have won the sixth series of BBC's Race Across the World, completing a 12,000km journey across Europe and Asia. They shared a £20,000 prize and expressed pride in representing their city.
Inner Mongolia Nongxin women's basketball team suspended for 3 years, officials and player banned for life over match-fixing scheme
Inner Mongolia Nongxin has been suspended for three years and stripped of their runner-up title in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association due to a match-fixing scheme. Key officials and a player received lifetime or three-year bans.
Xi Jinping recibe a Vladímir Putin en Pekín con una ceremonia similar a la de Trump, pero con un trasfondo distinto: reforzar la sintonía entre China y Rusia frente a EE.UU. Ambos líderes firman 20 acuerdos y prorrogan un tratado clave.
Mongolia's foreign trade volume increased to $10.5 billion, driven by higher imports of Russian diesel fuel ($89 million) and gasoline ($78.3 million), following China's export ban in March 2026.
While many Australians are thinking twice about big road trips due to fuel costs, the Sharavnyam family from Mongolia is determined to fulfil a dream to travel the world.
