Renewed Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill at Least 12
This week, renewed clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border left at least 12 dead, raising concerns over civilian safety in the contested region.
Taiwan Resident in Chengdu Pays Tribute to War Veteran Parents on 80th Anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Taiwan compatriot Wang Sung-Po in Chengdu pays tribute to his veteran parents and their legacy of peace.
Strong M6.7 Quake Shakes North and Northeast Japan; Tsunami Warnings Issued
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck north and northeast Japan, triggering tsunami warnings. Coastal residents are urged to seek higher ground while authorities monitor sea levels and teams respond.
Hainan’s Customs Overhaul: Island-Wide Trade Upgraded for 2025
Hainan’s island-wide special customs operations kick off on December 18, 2025, with a three-tier system enabling 74% tariff-free imports, smart inspections, and seamless flows.
Ukraine Presents Revised 20-Point Peace Framework to U.S.
Ukraine has submitted a revised 20-point framework to the U.S. aiming to end the conflict with Russia, with key debates over Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and security guarantees.
South Korea’s Supreme Court orders Nippon Steel to compensate forced-labor victim family
The ROK Supreme Court has upheld a ruling ordering Nippon Steel to pay 100 million won to the family of Jeong Hyeong-pal, a forced-labor victim under Japan’s colonial rule.
UN80 Initiative Urged to Prioritize Developing Countries
China’s UN envoy urges the UN80 Initiative to focus on the needs of developing countries, highlighting efficiency, transparency, and SDG progress.
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Jolts Japan’s East Coast, Tsunami Advisory Issued
A magnitude-6.7 quake struck Japan’s east coast on Dec. 12, prompting tsunami warnings for Aomori, Hokkaido and Iwate. Here’s what you need to know.
China Unveils 2026 APEC ‘China Year’ Theme and Priorities
China outlined openness, innovation and cooperation as priorities and set ‘Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together’ as the 2026 APEC ‘China Year’ theme.
HK HKSAR Tightens Scaffolding Net Safety with Fire-Retardant Rules
The HKSAR government has launched new regulations mandating fire-retardant certification and testing for external scaffolding nets, plus training and tracking to boost construction safety.