V&A Unveils UK’s First Major Chinese Contemporary Craft Show
London’s V&A Museum has opened “Dimensions”, the UK’s first major Chinese contemporary craft show, featuring 80 works that blend tradition and innovation.
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Diplomatic Flurry Brings Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks
A wave of diplomatic meetings from Florida to Brussels marks progress in US-Ukraine peace negotiations, but leaders warn more work is needed to secure lasting peace.
China Mobilizes Emergency Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
After Cyclone Ditwah devastated Sri Lanka, strong winds and floods displaced over 500,000 people. China and local Chinese community groups have mobilized emergency funds and aid.
Japan’s Self-Employed Farmers Hit Record Low Amid Aging Workforce
Japan’s self-employed farmworkers fell 25.1% to 1.02M in 2025, as retirements drive average age down and raise concerns over farmland abandonment and food security.
Brighton Apologizes Over WWII Officer Photo in Youth Post
Brighton apologizes after its youth academy’s social post featured WWII officer Hiroo Onoda’s image, triggering backlash in the Chinese mainland and beyond.
Zelenskyy Arrives in France for Talks with Macron
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in France on December 1 to meet President Emmanuel Macron, marking a key step in Franco-Ukraine relations and ongoing European support.
Liu Shaoang Snags Two Silvers at ISU Short Track World Tour
Liu Shaoang claimed silver in both the men’s 1,000m final and 5,000m relay for China at the ISU Short Track World Tour in Dordrecht, securing Olympic quotas for all nine events.
Gong Li Claims Silver in Women’s 61kg at 2025 WKF World Championships
China’s Gong Li clinched silver in the women’s 61kg event at the 2025 WKF World Championships in Cairo, standing out among 380 athletes from 88 countries and regions.
Trump Confirms Call with Maduro Amid Caribbean Military Buildup
President Trump confirmed a call with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. ramps up Caribbean military presence to curb drug trafficking amid Caracas’s warnings.
Asfura Leads Honduran Presidential Race After Early Results
Nasry Asfura leads Honduras’s presidential race with 34% tallied as of Dec 1, 2025, aiming to govern from 2026 to 2030 amid concerns over past corruption.