Living Witness: Japanese Orphan Raised in China Recalls War’s Shadows
A Japanese war orphan adopted by a Chinese family shares her journey from wartime trauma to resilience, highlighting the importance of history and cross-cultural bonds.
2025
Japanese NGOs urge reaffirmation of Three Non-Nuclear Principles
Japanese civic groups and A-bomb survivors petitioned PM Takaichi to reaffirm the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, protesting calls for nuclear armament and drawing criticism from Chinese mainland.
China Urges US to Halt Anti-Venezuela Campaign at UN Security Council
At the UN on Dec 23, 2025, China’s deputy envoy Sun Lei condemned US sanctions and naval actions against Venezuela, urging an end to unilateral measures that threaten regional stability.
Mother’s Letter at Taiyuan Spurs Wartime Confession
At Taiyuan, a mother’s letter prompted a former Japanese military doctor to confess wartime vivisection, highlighting China’s commitment to peace.
US Delays New Semiconductor Tariffs on Chinese Mainland Until 2027
The USTR will postpone planned semiconductor tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland until June 2027, granting an 18-month reprieve while the existing 50% levy stays in effect.
Pets Go Scuba Diving in Nanning’s Underwater Capsules
In Nanning, pets from parrots to bulldogs explore underwater in transparent, oxygen-supplied capsules. Since 2020, inventor Chris has safely taken over 60 animals below the waves.
Chinese mainland urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty
At a UN Security Council meeting on December 23, the Chinese mainland urged respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty and called on the U.S. to end unilateral actions.
Plane Crash Kills Libya’s Army Chief of Staff and Four Officials
Libya’s army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior officials died when their Falcon 50 jet crashed near Ankara. An official investigation has been launched.
East China Village’s 1942 Doolittle Raid Rescue Inspires Today
In 1942, villagers in the eastern Chinese mainland risked everything to hide Doolittle Raid pilots. Decades later, Melinda Liu shares how their act of solidarity still inspires peace today.
Brazilian Exchange Student Bridges Cultures with Ultimate Frisbee in China
Brazilian exchange student Benati Carrara Pietro discovers friendship and storytelling at the Communication University of China, using ultimate Frisbee to bridge cultures.