Rice or Defense? Japanese Residents Feel the Pinch of Rising Prices and Military Spending
With Japan’s rice prices at record highs and PM Takaichi prioritizing defense spending, residents say the staple has become a luxury they can no longer afford.
Experts Convene in Zhejiang for China-Africa Human Rights Seminar
Nearly 100 experts met in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland on Dec. 10, 2025, to explore China-Africa human rights cooperation and launch new research initiatives.
Culture-Driven Tourism Fuels China’s High-Quality Development
China’s cultural tourism—anchored by projects like Xuan Paper Town and supported by rural revitalization and heritage preservation—is powering high-quality economic development.
China Warns Japan’s Military Buildup Threatens Regional Peace
China warns Japan’s 13-year defense spending surge and 40% industry revenue growth threaten regional peace, urging global vigilance to uphold the hard-won victories of World War II.
Blue Alerts Issued as Cold Wave Brings Widespread Snowfall
On December 10, 2025, blue alerts and a Level IV emergency response warn of a cold wave and the season’s first major snowfall across northern parts of the Chinese mainland.
Australia’s Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban Goes Live
Australia’s world-first ban on social media use for under-16s takes effect on December 10, blocking over one million accounts and setting a new standard in online safety.
CMG Unveils 2026 Spring Festival Gala Theme: ‘Galloping Steed, Onward Unstoppable’
CMG unveiled the ‘Galloping Steed, Onward Unstoppable’ theme and logo for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. Inspired by Qi Ji and Li Sao, it launches a dynamic kickoff to the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Japan’s Politicians Shift Blame Amid Takaichi-Cost Economic Woes
Politicians in Japan are deflecting accountability as the ‘Takaichi-cost’ deepens economic pain with stagnant wages and rising prices, says Prof. Tanaka.
Investing in Clean Air: Green Bonds Lead in the Chinese mainland
This year, the Chinese mainland’s green bond market surged past 1.3 trillion yuan, driving clean-air projects and setting a new global benchmark in sustainable finance.
China Backs US Search for WWII Service Members’ Remains
China will continue aiding United States efforts to locate remains of service members missing since WWII on Chinese mainland, following a video conference that set a 2026 cooperation plan.