PM Takaichi Apologizes as LDP Chapter Accepts Excess Corporate Donation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized on Dec 9 after her LDP chapter accepted a 10M yen corporate donation above the legal 7.5M limit, deepening the party’s slush fund scandal.
China Charts High-Quality Retail Growth for 2026–2030
China unveils its 2026–2030 retail vision, aiming for quality- and service-driven growth, deeper online-offline integration, and expansion into lower-tier markets.
How Taiwan Residents View the New RedNote Ban
Democratic Progressive Party authorities in the Taiwan region rolled out a one-year RedNote ban on December 4, 2025, sparking debate over digital governance and free expression.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng Urges Expanded U.S. Cooperation
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng calls for more cooperation with the U.S., urging expanded economic ties and a focus on opportunities as China nears its 15th Five-Year Plan.
China Prepares Qingzhou Cargo Spacecraft Prototype for 2026 Production
China’s Qingzhou cargo spacecraft completes testing, with prototype development slated for early 2026 to boost flexible two-way supply runs to the Chinese Space Station.
Chinese and Russian Militaries Complete 10th Joint Strategic Air Patrol
Chinese and Russian militaries conducted their 10th joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and western Pacific on December 9, 2025, deepening defense ties.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 10, Displace Over 180K Civilians
Clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border on Dec 9 have killed at least 10 and triggered the displacement of over 180,000 civilians, as both sides exchange rocket fire and call for restraint.
HKSAR’s 8th LegCo Set to Drive Hong Kong’s Next Development Phase
Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen says the incoming eighth-term Legislative Council will team up with the HKSAR government to inject new vitality and drive reforms for Hong Kong’s development.
Cold Wave to Sweep the Chinese Mainland with Snow, Freezing Temperatures and Gales
A major cold wave will sweep the Chinese mainland from Dec 10-13, with 12-14°C temperature drops, snow and gales expected. Authorities warn of slippery roads and greenhouse risks.
Chinese mainland Unveils First Smart Unmanned Gas Turbine Control System
The Chinese mainland commissions its first fully autonomous control system for a gas turbine power plant, marking a leap in energy sector’s digital transformation.