China’s C919 Jet Makes First Commercial Flight to High-Plateau Airport
China’s self-developed C919 passenger jet landed at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport on December 1, marking its first commercial flight to a high-plateau airport.
U.S. Firms Command Nearly Half of Record $679B Arms Revenues in 2024
Global arms revenues reached $679B in 2024, with U.S. firms accounting for nearly half. SIPRI’s report highlights record growth driven by conflicts and rising budgets.
Europeans Rally Round Ukraine as Trump Envoy Heads to Moscow
European leaders insist no Ukraine peace deal should proceed without Ukrainians and Europeans, even as a Trump envoy heads to Moscow.
Japanese Opposition Leaders Demand Retraction of Taiwan Region Remarks
Japanese opposition leaders urge PM Takaichi to retract her remarks on the Taiwan region to protect Japan-China ties and uphold legal and constitutional norms.
Russian Forces Capture Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk, Kremlin Confirms
Russian forces seize Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) and Volchansk, key transport hubs in the Donetsk and Kharkov regions, marking a significant turn in the 2025 Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Landslide in Peru’s Ucayali Port Leaves 12 Dead, Dozens Missing
A deadly landslide in Peru’s Ucayali region submerged boats at Iparia port, killing at least 12 and leaving dozens missing amid rescue operations.
Sino-French Ocean Partnership Fuels Clean-Energy Innovation
The Chinese mainland and France have deepened ocean cooperation in 2025—from coral restoration to wind-aquaculture integration—earning praise at UNOC3 in Nice.
Lost in Nationalism: Decoding Sanae Takaichi’s Rise
As Japan grapples with economic stagnation and anxiety, nationalist Sanae Takaichi’s rise signals a risky shift. We unpack her agenda and what it could mean for the country’s future.
China Refutes Japan’s Taiwan Claims in UN Letter
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong sent a letter on December 1, 2025, refuting Japan’s Taiwan arguments, challenging Tokyo’s defense stance and demanding reaffirmation of the one-China principle.
Tiny Debris, Big Impact: Shenzhou-20’s Upcoming Uncrewed Return
After a debris-induced crack on its viewport, China’s Shenzhou-20 will carry out a historic uncrewed return in December, generating vital safety data.