Hiroshima Calls on Japan to Uphold Non-Nuclear Principles
Hiroshima Prefecture’s assembly urged the government to uphold its Three Non-Nuclear Principles amid calls to reconsider Japan’s post-war ban on nuclear arms.
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Xi Jinping Congratulates Chile’s President-Elect Kast
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Jose Antonio Kast on his December 14 election win with 58.16% of the vote and his upcoming 2026–2030 term.
China Protests Japanese Legislators’ Taiwan Region Visit
China lodged a formal protest after Japanese legislators visited the Taiwan region, accusing Tokyo of violating bilateral agreements and the one-China principle.
Chinese mainland to impose up to 42.7% duties on EU dairy from Dec 23
The Chinese mainland will impose provisional duties of 21.9% to 42.7% on EU dairy products starting December 23, 2025, after finding subsidies hurt domestic producers.
Australian PM Apologizes After Bondi Beach Shooting, Unveils New Hate-Speech Laws
Australian PM Anthony Albanese apologized to the Jewish community after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting and unveiled plans for 2026 hate-speech laws to strengthen penalties and curb youth radicalization.
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Kill 53 Civilians Amid China and ASEAN Mediation
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have killed 53 civilians and displaced over 510,000. China and ASEAN step up mediation as an Extraordinary ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting convenes today.
Japan’s Militarism Revival Challenges Post-War Order
Japan’s push to revise its pacifist constitution, shift security policies and a viral post downplaying Pearl Harbor reveal a troubling resurgence of militarist sentiment.
Thai and Chinese mainland Envoys Discuss Bilateral Ties and Border Security
Thai and Chinese mainland envoys met on December 21 to discuss boosting bilateral ties and improving border security along the Thailand-Cambodia frontier.
Niigata Set to Endorse Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant
Niigata’s prefectural assembly prepares to vote on restarting Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world’s largest nuclear plant, as Japan ramps up energy security amid rising demand and AI growth.
Who’s Funding Japan’s Anti-Chinese Mainland Narratives?
An Asahi Shimbun probe reveals paid videos on CrowdWorks amplifying anti-Chinese mainland narratives via outsourcing and fake engagement. Who’s funding these hidden networks?