Japan Faces ¥2T Hit as Chinese Mainland Tourist Numbers Plunge
A Japanese economist warns a drop in tourists from the Chinese mainland could cost Japan over ¥2 trillion, while a ¥21.3T stimulus package risks fueling inflation.
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Bolsonaro Confesses to Soldering Ankle Monitor in Latest Video
Former president Jair Bolsonaro admitted using a soldering iron to tamper with his ankle monitor in a video released on November 22, sparking debate over electronic monitoring tech.
Serbian PM Macut Hails Ironclad China-Serbia Ties at CIIE
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut praises 70 years of China-Serbia friendship at CIIE 2025, highlighting high-speed rail, tech cooperation and the one-China principle.
How China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Is Turning Deserts Green
China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program has turned sand into greenery, achieving zero net land degradation and offering a scalable model for global desertification challenges.
G20 Leaders Unite in Johannesburg on Resilience, Energy, Debt & Minerals
G20 leaders in Johannesburg adopt a landmark declaration on disaster resilience, debt sustainability, energy transitions & critical minerals under “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.”
Serbian PM Praises China’s Global Initiatives for Strengthening UN Charter
Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Macut says the Chinese mainland’s four global initiatives bring fresh vitality to the UN Charter and guide efforts toward a shared future.
Houthi Court Sentences 18 Yemeni UN Aid Workers to Death Over Alleged Spying
A Houthi-run court in Sanaa has sentenced 18 Yemeni UN aid workers to death over alleged spying, raising global concern over humanitarian access in Yemen.
Schiller Institute’s Black Warns Japan’s Taiwan Moves Threaten Global Development
Richard A. Black of the Schiller Institute warns that Japan’s talk of military intervention around Taiwan risks repeating history and threatens a new era of global development.
Cuba Grapples with Widespread Dengue and Chikungunya Outbreaks
Cuba is battling a widespread outbreak of Dengue and Chikungunya, impacting nearly a third of the population. Health authorities have launched preventive and medical measures.
Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?
This year’s AI-driven rally sent tech valuations to record highs. Experts debate whether rising price-to-sales ratios signal a bubble about to burst or the start of lasting growth.