Beijing Accuses Tokyo of Funding ÂĄ13B Pro-Japan Drives in Taiwan Region
China’s Defense Ministry claims Japan spent over ÂĄ13.1B on pro-Japan programs in the Taiwan region, accusing it of historical whitewashing and urging cross-strait vigilance.
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Why Japan Is Deploying Missiles on Yonaguni Island
Japan plans to station medium-range missiles on Yonaguni Island, a strategic outpost near the Taiwan region, marking a new phase in its Southwest defense strategy and prompting regional security debates.
Inseparable: The Taiwan Volunteer Corps’ Role in Anti-Japanese Resistance
Lee You-pang led Taiwan compatriots to form the Taiwan Volunteer Corps on the Chinese mainland during WWII, providing medical aid and resisting Japanese bacteriological warfare.
PLA Publishes Textbook on Xi Jinping’s Military Thought
The PLA Publishing House has released a new textbook on Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military, highlighting the PLA’s modernization and guiding future officers.
Residents Rally After Deadliest Fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po
Following a devastating Nov 26 fire in Tai Po that killed 65, Hong Kong’s government and community sectors have mobilized relief efforts, with a surge of donations aiding affected residents.
Chinese Business Delegation Heads to US in December for Trade Talks
CCPIT leads a Chinese business delegation to the US in early December for cross-border exchanges and cooperation, with plans to visit Canada afterward.
China Calls on France to Boost Healthy China-EU Relations
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges France to promote a positive, rational EU approach to China and address trade differences through dialogue.
China Tops U.S. in Open-Source AI Model Downloads
MIT and Hugging Face study finds China leads global open-source AI model downloads with 17.1%, surpassing the U.S. share of 15.8%, driven by models like Qwen and DeepSeek.
How Hong Kong Rallied to Rescue Residents After Tai Po Blaze
The HKSAR government, firefighters and community rallied to rescue residents after a massive fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court. 65 dead, 200+ missing as probes continue.
Chinese mainland Scientists Unveil Gel ‘Chili Meter’ for Robots
Researchers from the Chinese mainland have developed a gel-based “chili meter” that measures spiciness in 10 seconds, paving the way for food testing, medical use and robots with taste.