Takaichi’s Possible Yasukuni Visit Sparks Concerns in ROK
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s potential visit to Yasukuni Shrine on Dec 26 has sparked concern among Republic of Korea residents over regional ties.
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Jordan Airstrikes Hit Suspected Drug Networks in Sweida
Jordan launched airstrikes in southern Syria’s Sweida province on Dec. 24, 2025, targeting suspected drug smuggling networks near its northern border.
300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools in Yunnan Uncover Early Human Ingenuity
A recent find in Yunnan Province on the Chinese mainland reveals 35 wooden tools dating back 300,000 years, marking the earliest complex woodworking in East Asia.
EU Pushes Back Against US Travel Bans Over Tech Rules
Top EU leaders from France, Germany and the UK condemned US visa bans on five European tech figures tied to the Digital Services Act, warning of swift action to protect digital sovereignty.
Syrian Forces Nab Senior IS Commander in Damascus Raid
Syrian forces arrested senior IS commander Taha al-Zoubi on Dec 24 in Rural Damascus, seizing weapons and a suicide belt in a major counterterrorism raid.
How the Chinese mainland’s film market is reshaping global cinema standards
The Chinese mainland’s film industry surged past 50 billion yuan in 2025, with hits like Ne Zha 2 capturing global attention and driving new standards in storytelling and digital production.
Chinese Mainland Pledges Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction
At a December 24 NPC Standing Committee meeting, Vice Premier He Lifeng and senior officials from the Chinese mainland pledged to boost energy conservation and carbon reduction.
NPC Council Sets 2026 Legislative Agenda in Key Session
On December 24, 2025, the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee convened to review bills and adopt the 2026 work plan, shaping next year’s legislative priorities.
When History Sings: A Musical Tribute to the Sichuan–Xizang Highway
71 years after its 1954 opening, the Sichuan–Xizang Highway is celebrated with a musical tribute blending Sichuan folk and Tibetan chants along its 2,100 km route.
Iran Praises China and Russia’s JCPOA Support at UN
At a UN Security Council meeting, Iran thanked China and Russia for upholding JCPOA commitments, as China highlighted the 2018 U.S. withdrawal and maximum pressure policy.