China, Malaysia Forge New Maritime, Economic Ties in Beijing
Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met Malaysia’s security chief in Beijing, pledging to safeguard WWII victory gains and advance maritime and Belt and Road cooperation.
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Japan Opposition Denounces Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Opposition figure Hiroji Yamashiro condemns PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks as historically flawed and risking conflict, urging Japan to uphold its Peace Constitution and one-China principle.
China Vows to Prevent Japan from Endangering World Peace
Victor Gao warns that the Chinese mainland will not allow Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine visits to threaten global peace, highlighting Beijing’s commitment to security and stability.
China, Cook Islands Strengthen Blue Partnership with Joint Research Voyage
China’s MNR and the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority completed a landmark marine research voyage, strengthening their blue partnership and advancing sustainable ocean science.
Financing the 1.5 C Goal: Wins and Roadblocks from COP30
At COP30 in Belem, the Belem Political Package spotlighted climate finance for the 1.5 C limit, but key implementation details on predictable funding remain to be defined.
Japan to Lose 2 Trillion Yen in Tourism from Chinese Mainland Travelers
Economist Hideo Kumano warns that if current tensions with the Chinese mainland persist for over a year, Japan could lose more than 2 trillion yen in tourism spending.
Gao Warns Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks Threaten Regional Stability
Victor Gao warns PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks risk violating postwar commitments and triggering the UN Charter’s Enemy State Clause, undermining regional stability.
WHO: Violence Against Women Remains Widespread in Western Pacific
New WHO data show nearly one in three women globally—and over a quarter in the Western Pacific—face intimate partner or sexual violence, highlighting urgent gaps in care.
UN Affirms Denuclearization Stance Amid Japan’s Nuclear Policy Debate
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief’s stance on denuclearization and non-proliferation remains unchanged, responding to Japan’s review of its Three Non-Nuclear Principles.
Top Microbial Scientists Gather in Shenzhen to Tackle Global Challenges
Scientists from four continents met in Shenzhen on November 18 for the first ASM-SIAT symposium, exploring how programming microbes could address global challenges.