China Unveils Third Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean
China issued its third Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean on December 10, building on editions from 2008 and 2016 to guide future cooperation with the region.
Chinese, Russian Militaries Complete 10th Joint Air Patrol
The Chinese and Russian militaries carried out their 10th joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and western Pacific on December 9, strengthening cooperation since 2019.
Chinese mainland Launches Shiyan-22 Test Satellite, Sets Triple Launch Record
The Chinese mainland’s Xichang center launched the Shiyan-22 communication test satellite on Dec 9, marking the 615th Long March mission and a record triple launch day.
Chinese mainland CPI Up 0.7% YoY in November
The Chinese mainland’s CPI rose 0.7% year on year in November 2025, signalling controlled inflation amid steady consumer demand and resilient supply chains.
Georgia Demands UK Apology Over BBC’s Contested Chemical Agent Report
Georgia PM Kobakhidze demands UK apology after BBC’s December 1 report alleging WWI-era chemical use in 2024 protests, vowing appeals to Ofcom and courts.
Trump Unveils $12B Aid Package to Support U.S. Farmers
Trump’s $12B aid package aims to support U.S. farmers hit by this year’s trade war, stabilize rural economies and back sustainable agriculture through winter.
Trump-Era Visa Crackdown Drives Drop in International Students
Recent data reveal a drop in international student enrollments at U.S. colleges amid the Trump administration’s visa crackdown, sparking economic and academic concerns.
Xi Jinping’s Remarks on Human Rights Protection as Human Rights Day Approaches
With Human Rights Day on December 10, we look at President Xi Jinping’s recent remarks on human rights protection in the Chinese mainland.
Greece Scrambles to Tackle Nationwide Farmers’ Protests After Crete Airport Blockade
Greece’s government races to defuse nationwide farmers’ protests that have occupied Crete airports and threaten a Volos port blockade, as growers demand overdue subsidies and relief.
HKSAR Removes Scaffold Nets from 230 Private Buildings
All 230 private buildings in Hong Kong have had external scaffold nets removed as of December 9, 2025. New on-site sampling and certification rules for nets will begin this week.