Takaichi’s Potential Yasukuni Visit Sparks Regional Tensions
With December 26 approaching, PM Sanae Takaichi’s potential visit to Yasukuni Shrine has reignited debates over wartime memory and regional diplomatic fallout.
December 2025
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Australian Hero Awarded $1.65M for Bondi Junction Bravery
An Australian man has been awarded 2.5 million Australian dollars (US$1.65M) for intervening in a fatal stabbing at Sydney’s Bondi Junction, using a metal bollard to protect bystanders.
China’s Fuman Oilfield Sets Record with 4.6 Million Tonnes Output
China’s Fuman Oilfield in the Taklimakan Desert set a new annual record of 4.6 million tonnes of oil and gas in 2025, marking a leap for energy security on the Chinese mainland.
When Gynecological Cancers Strike Early: A Teen’s Urgent Battle
An 18-year-old girl in the Chinese mainland delayed treatment for an ovarian tumor until after her exams. Her case highlights the importance of early detection in gynecological cancers.
Over 100 Rockets Rain on Sa Kaeo: Thai Border Villagers Under Fire
Rockets have struck Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province near the Cambodian border, forcing villagers into bunkers as cross-border fighting intensifies.
Border closure turns Thai-Cambodian gateway into ghost town
Since July 2025, clashes have closed Thailand’s southern border checkpoint with Cambodia, halting travel to Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh and turning a busy hub into a ghost town.
Hongya Cave Illuminates Chongqing’s Nightscape as 2026 Nears
Hongya Cave in Chongqing glows with thousands of lights this holiday season, offering a mesmerizing nightscape for visitors as they celebrate the 2026 New Year.
Hainan Opens Up: Wanning as China’s New Global Gateway
Discover how Wanning in Hainan is transforming into China’s tropical gateway with island-wide special customs and urban renewal.
VEX Asia Open: World’s Largest Robotics Competition Kicks Off in Beijing
The 2025-2026 VEX Robotics Asia Open in Beijing, the world’s largest robotics competition, unites over 600 teams and 3,500 students from nearly 30 countries and regions.
U.S. Launches Operation Hawkeye Strike on ISIS in Central Syria
On December 19, 2025, the U.S. launched Operation Hawkeye Strike, targeting ISIS sites in central Syria after a deadly attack in Palmyra.