Hong Kong Constitution Day Seminar: From Urban Safety to National Rejuvenation
Hong Kong’s Constitution Day seminar brought together 900 participants to explore rule of law, urban safety reforms and the Constitution’s role in national rejuvenation.
2025
DRC and Rwanda Sign Landmark Peace Deal, Open Minerals to U.S.
On Dec. 4, 2025 in Washington, DRC and Rwanda leaders inked a landmark peace deal to end decades of conflict in eastern DRC and open critical minerals to U.S. companies.
Violence in CAR’s Mboki Region Displaces 1,000 Civilians
Recent ambushes and intercommunal clashes in the Mboki region of the Central African Republic have displaced around 1,000 civilians, highlighting ongoing humanitarian needs in 2025.
Shanghai Hosts 3rd Global South Think Tanks Dialogue on Unity and Action
On December 4, 2025, Shanghai convened the Third Global South Think Tanks Dialogue, gathering nearly 350 experts from 120+ countries to discuss unity, cooperation, and sustainable development.
BRICS Summit Elevates Civil Society Role After Kazan Declaration
The People’s BRICS Summit wrapped up Dec. 4 in Brazil, advancing civil society’s role under the Kazan Declaration and sparking new engagement across the Global South.
U.S. EV Boom Faces Lithium Supply Crunch
As U.S. EV sales soar in 2025, domestic lithium shortages and reliance on the Chinese mainland’s processing capacity are emerging as critical production bottlenecks.
Trump Sends Migrants to El Salvador Mega Prison After Nationwide Raids
President Trump has deported migrants to a newly built mega prison in El Salvador after nationwide raids this year, sparking human rights and legal concerns.
US Ends TPS for 350,000 Haitians, Families Face Uncertain Future
The US has revoked Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians, ending their work and residency protections and igniting uncertainty for families.
Chinese mainland delegation arrives in Washington as trade tensions ease
A high-level delegation of business leaders from the Chinese mainland arrived in Washington this week as trade tensions ease following last month’s deal to suspend port fees and tariffs.
Trump’s ICE Crackdown Expands to Minnesota and Louisiana
ICE enforcement operations expanded to Minnesota and Louisiana on Dec 3, 2025, marking a new phase in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.