Xi Jinping’s Remarks on Human Rights Protection as Human Rights Day Approaches
With Human Rights Day on December 10, we look at President Xi Jinping’s recent remarks on human rights protection in the Chinese mainland.
2025
Greece Scrambles to Tackle Nationwide Farmers’ Protests After Crete Airport Blockade
Greece’s government races to defuse nationwide farmers’ protests that have occupied Crete airports and threaten a Volos port blockade, as growers demand overdue subsidies and relief.
HKSAR Removes Scaffold Nets from 230 Private Buildings
All 230 private buildings in Hong Kong have had external scaffold nets removed as of December 9, 2025. New on-site sampling and certification rules for nets will begin this week.
PM Takaichi Apologizes as LDP Chapter Accepts Excess Corporate Donation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized on Dec 9 after her LDP chapter accepted a 10M yen corporate donation above the legal 7.5M limit, deepening the party’s slush fund scandal.
China Charts High-Quality Retail Growth for 2026–2030
China unveils its 2026–2030 retail vision, aiming for quality- and service-driven growth, deeper online-offline integration, and expansion into lower-tier markets.
How Taiwan Residents View the New RedNote Ban
Democratic Progressive Party authorities in the Taiwan region rolled out a one-year RedNote ban on December 4, 2025, sparking debate over digital governance and free expression.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng Urges Expanded U.S. Cooperation
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng calls for more cooperation with the U.S., urging expanded economic ties and a focus on opportunities as China nears its 15th Five-Year Plan.
China Prepares Qingzhou Cargo Spacecraft Prototype for 2026 Production
China’s Qingzhou cargo spacecraft completes testing, with prototype development slated for early 2026 to boost flexible two-way supply runs to the Chinese Space Station.
Chinese and Russian Militaries Complete 10th Joint Strategic Air Patrol
Chinese and Russian militaries conducted their 10th joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and western Pacific on December 9, 2025, deepening defense ties.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 10, Displace Over 180K Civilians
Clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border on Dec 9 have killed at least 10 and triggered the displacement of over 180,000 civilians, as both sides exchange rocket fire and call for restraint.