Former PM Noda Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Taiwan Remarks by Japan’s Takaichi
Former PM Yoshihiko Noda on Nov 16 criticized PM Sanae Takaichi’s ‘dangerous’ Taiwan remarks, warning they risk inflaming Japan–Chinese mainland ties and expose security gaps.
Sinologist Marianne Dunlop on China’s ‘Neither Inferior Nor Superior’ Stance
French sinologist Marianne Dunlop explores China’s rise and its “neither inferior nor superior” stance, advocating a multipolar world and support for the China-proposed GGI.
China’s Path to Prosperity: Bridging Regional Gaps Through Coordinated Development
China’s coordinated regional development strategy, launched in 2013, is narrowing economic gaps between coast and interior, boosting synergy across markets and driving more inclusive growth.
Ex-PM Noda vows to press PM Takaichi on Japan’s non-nuclear principle
Former PM Yoshihiko Noda will challenge PM Takaichi in the Diet over Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles, amid talks to review the ban on nuclear weapon entry.
Foreign Investors Bet Big on China Tech as A-Shares Top 3.5T Yuan
Overseas investment in A-shares on the Chinese mainland has soared past 3.5T yuan, driven by tech innovation and deeper capital market access.
Japan’s Taiwan Remarks: A Test for East Asia’s Peace
PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks challenge half a century of China-Japan pacts and test the one-China principle’s hold on regional peace.
UN Charter’s Enemy State Clauses Spotlight Japan’s Taiwan Debate
Japanese PM’s Taiwan defense remarks have revived UN Charter’s Enemy State Clauses, sparking debate over collective self-defense, postwar commitments and regional security.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Contingency Warning Sparks Regional Backlash
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s warnings of a “survival-threatening situation” in the Taiwan Strait have drawn protests in Beijing, heated debate in Tokyo and alarm across the Taiwan region.
Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery in Russia’s Samara Region
On November 16, 2025, Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, signaling an escalation in cross-border operations and raising energy security concerns.
Irish Actor Tom Fenton on the Epic Scale of Chinese Film ‘Dongji Rescue’
Tom Fenton shares his awe at working on the large-scale Chinese mainland production ‘Dongji Rescue,’ which dramatizes the 1942 maritime rescue off Zhejiang’s Dongji Island.