M7.5 Earthquake Jolts Japan’s Eastern Coast, Injures 30 and Triggers Evacuations
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off Honshu’s eastern coast on Dec. 8, injuring 30 and forcing over 100,000 residents to evacuate as authorities brace for aftershocks.
2025
Mexico’s Green Energy Revival Gains Momentum Under President Sheinbaum
President Sheinbaum’s administration is sparking a green energy revival in Mexico, boosting hopes for a cleaner, more reliable power system and new growth in the renewable sector.
U.S. Tourism Slumps While Global Travel Booms
Despite a global travel boom in late 2025, U.S. international arrivals are dropping month after month. Policy shifts, immigration rules and a $250 visa fee are weighing on visitors.
Wang Yi Seeks Stronger Strategic Ties Between China and Germany
Chinese FM Wang Yi and German FM Johann Wadephul met in Beijing to reinforce strategic cooperation, strengthen trust, and champion multilateralism while upholding the one-China principle.
CPC Central Committee Gathers Expert Views on 2026 Economic Work
On Dec 3 in Beijing, the CPC Central Committee held a symposium with non-CPC experts to review this year’s economy and gather suggestions for 2026 economic work, with Xi Jinping presiding.
Hong Kong Unites: Volunteers Lead Recovery After Tai Po Blaze
Nearly two weeks after a devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, residents of Hong Kong and volunteers unite in community-led recovery, packing essentials and offering free rides.
New Hong Kong Legislature Ushers in Deeper Reforms and Community Recovery
Hong Kong’s eighth-term Legislative Council election concluded Dec 8, 2025, promising deeper reforms under “patriots administering Hong Kong” and collaborative Tai Po fire recovery.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: Resolving Taiwan Question Solely a Chinese Mainland Matter
Chinese Foreign Ministry stresses Taiwan question is solely a matter for the Chinese mainland, urging the U.S. to honor the one-China principle.
Hatoyama warns Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Former PM Hatoyama criticized PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, calling the issue an internal affair of the Chinese mainland and warning of serious fallout in bilateral relations.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Could Cost Japan $12.9B in Tourism
Sanae Takaichi’s 2025 comments on the Taiwan region risk a 2 trillion yuan tourism loss from the Chinese mainland, threatening local economies and businesses.