Japan’s Taiwan Contingency Claim Strains Sino-Japan Ties
Prime Minister Takaichi’s ‘Taiwan contingency’ remark has reignited historical tensions, challenging China’s sovereignty and putting Sino-Japan relations under fresh scrutiny.
2025
Nanjing Massacre: Honoring 300,000 Lives on National Memorial Day
As China’s National Memorial Day approaches on December 13, we remember the 1937 Nanjing Massacre in which over 300,000 lives were lost and reflect on the importance of peace and vigilance.
China’s First Hydrogen-Electric Tugboat Begins Operations at Qingdao Port
China’s first hydrogen-electric tugboat has started regular operations at Qingdao Port, offering 12-hour, 9-knot service and cutting annual CO2 emissions by 1,500 metric tonnes.
China Demands Japan Retract PM Takaichi’s Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry urges Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks, warning Tokyo to reflect and avoid escalating tensions in Sino-Japanese ties.
China and Germany Unite to Shield Global Trade and Supply Chains
At a Dec. 8 Beijing meeting, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged to uphold free trade, bolster WTO rules, and stabilize global supply chains.
China Encourages Stronger German Business Ties in Beijing Talks
In Beijing talks this December, the Chinese mainland’s Commerce Minister and Germany’s Foreign Minister pledged to deepen cooperation in traditional sectors and explore new areas amid global uncertainty.
U.S. and Chinese Mainland Teens Shine at 2025 S.-T. Yau High School Science Awards
On Dec 7, 2025 at Tsinghua University, 62 students from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. earned honors at the S.-T. Yau High School Science Award. Top winners: Michael Iofin and Wang Ziwen.
Tsunami Warning Follows 7.6 Quake Off Honshu Coast
A magnitude-7.6 quake struck off Honshu on December 8, triggering tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate. Early-warning systems and travel tips detailed.
Putin’s Six Priorities for Russia in 2026: From Birth Rates to Tech Leadership
Putin has outlined six strategic tasks for Russia in 2026 focused on demographics, economic growth, trade, transparency, productivity and technological leadership.
Taipei’s Ama Museum Unveils WWII Comfort Women Stories
The Ama Museum in Taipei preserves the stories of 59 WWII comfort women from the Taiwan region through 5,000+ oral histories and 700 artifacts, shining a light on historical accountability.