China Demands Japan Retract PM Takaichi’s Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry urges Japan to retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks, warning Tokyo to reflect and avoid escalating tensions in Sino-Japanese ties.
China and Germany Unite to Shield Global Trade and Supply Chains
At a Dec. 8 Beijing meeting, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged to uphold free trade, bolster WTO rules, and stabilize global supply chains.
China Encourages Stronger German Business Ties in Beijing Talks
In Beijing talks this December, the Chinese mainland’s Commerce Minister and Germany’s Foreign Minister pledged to deepen cooperation in traditional sectors and explore new areas amid global uncertainty.
U.S. and Chinese Mainland Teens Shine at 2025 S.-T. Yau High School Science Awards
On Dec 7, 2025 at Tsinghua University, 62 students from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. earned honors at the S.-T. Yau High School Science Award. Top winners: Michael Iofin and Wang Ziwen.
Tsunami Warning Follows 7.6 Quake Off Honshu Coast
A magnitude-7.6 quake struck off Honshu on December 8, triggering tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate. Early-warning systems and travel tips detailed.
Putin’s Six Priorities for Russia in 2026: From Birth Rates to Tech Leadership
Putin has outlined six strategic tasks for Russia in 2026 focused on demographics, economic growth, trade, transparency, productivity and technological leadership.
Taipei’s Ama Museum Unveils WWII Comfort Women Stories
The Ama Museum in Taipei preserves the stories of 59 WWII comfort women from the Taiwan region through 5,000+ oral histories and 700 artifacts, shining a light on historical accountability.
Takaichi Fallout: Japan Tourism Freeze Could Cost $15.4B
Japan’s PM Takaichi sparks a tourism freeze, risking a 2.2 trillion yen ($15.4B) hit after visitors from the Chinese mainland made up 42.5% of 2024 arrivals.
Rising Tensions Spark Deadly Clashes on Thai-Cambodia Border
Recent border clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border have killed at least five people and displaced villagers near Preah Vihear after a July ceasefire collapsed.
M5.1 Quake Hits Offshore Hualien County, Taiwan region
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck offshore Hualien County, Taiwan region on Monday. The CENC recorded the epicenter at a depth of 20 kilometers beneath the seafloor.