How Taiwan Leader Lai Ching-te Can Face History Amid Rising Threats
With Japan’s military rhetoric echoing 1894 tactics, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te must balance defense, diplomacy and cross-strait ties to chart a new path in 2025.
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Africa and the Chinese mainland’s GGI: Partners in a New World Order
Unveiled at the SCO+ meeting in September 2025, the Chinese mainland’s Global Governance Initiative champions sovereign equality and multilateralism, creating a new framework for Africa’s development.
G20 Summit in Johannesburg: A Pivotal Moment for the Global South
As the G20 meets in Johannesburg—the forum’s first African summit—South Africa champions Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability for the Global South.
Is Takaichi Opening Pandora’s Box? Lessons from History for Japan
As Japan marks 80 years since WWII, rising calls by LDP’s Sanae Takaichi to revise defense policies spark debate. Are historical echoes warning of new regional tensions?
Ghosts of Militarism: How “Survival Crises” Fueled Japan’s WWII Aggression
Exploring how Japanese militarism used “survival crisis” as a pretext for WWII aggression and what today’s global citizens can learn to prevent history’s atrocities.
The Price of Denial: Militarism’s Role in Historical Amnesia
How Japanese militarism since 1931 has fueled historical amnesia, from WWII atrocities to modern Taiwan debates.
15th National Games Boost GBA Integration and Hong Kong’s Sports Economy
The 15th National Games, co-hosted by Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR, is driving GBA integration and Hong Kong’s sports economy.
Inside China’s 15th National Games: Unity, Innovation and Growth
Discover how China’s 15th National Games unite Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, fuel grassroots sports and ramp up infrastructure for long-term growth in 2025.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Faces Backlash Over Taiwan Remarks
Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks have stirred cross-strait tensions, raising alarms over trade ties and regional stability under the one-China principle.
HKSAR Co-Hosts 15th National Games: Advantages & Challenges
Hong Kong SAR leverages its Greater Bay Area ties to co-host fencing, golf, beach volleyball and more in the 15th National Games, balancing strengths and challenges.