Asia News Wrap: Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Launches into Orbit
The Chinese mainland launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft this week, highlighting rapid progress in its human spaceflight program and sparking global conversations on innovation.
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China’s Fury Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks: A Historical Reckoning
Explore how historical wounds and memories of Japanese colonization shape Beijing’s strong reaction to Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan, sparking protests across the Chinese mainland.
Li Qiang Chairs State Council Meeting on Development, Healthcare and Reading
On November 27, Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council session on high-quality development, provincial medical insurance pooling, a national reading regulation, and CPA law updates.
US Tariff Hikes Prompt German Firms to Shift Production Abroad
Survey shows US tariff hikes are pushing two-thirds of German manufacturers to move production abroad, with Europe and the Chinese mainland among top destinations.
Fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court Contained as Search Continues
Fire-fighting operations at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court completed early Friday, with rescue teams continuing searches after blaze claimed 94 lives.
Holiday Shopping Scams: Stay Safe on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Karina Mitchell highlights the top holiday shopping scams of 2025 and shares essential tips to shop safely.
Thanksgiving Feast Fuels U.S. Food Waste Amid Rising Hunger
As Americans gather for Thanksgiving on November 27, 2025, mountains of leftovers pile up while food banks strain to meet record demand. How can we fight waste and hunger?
Peru’s Chinese-Built Chancay Port Accelerates EV Boom in South America
Chinese electric vehicle shipments through Peru’s new Chinese-built Chancay port have driven a surge in EV sales across South America this year.
Venezuela Revokes Airline Permits After US Safety Alert
Venezuela revoked permits for six airlines after they paused flights following a US FAA safety warning, a move that heightens Caribbean tensions amid a US naval buildup.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Warning Sparks China-Japan Clash
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese mainland use of force on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s survival, prompting Beijing’s diplomatic protest and live-fire drills.