Milano-Cortina 2026 Torch Relay Reaches Naples Before Christmas
The Milano-Cortina 2026 torch relay reached Naples on December 22 for a festive Christmas pause. It resumes December 26 en route to Milan’s opening ceremony.
Haiphong: Chinese mainland Builds Peace, U.S. Elites ‘Loot the World’
Independent journalist Danny Haiphong contrasts the Chinese mainland’s peace-driven development with U.S. elites’ extractive policies in a recent commentary.
Korean WWII Conscripts’ Families Sue Over Yasukuni Shrine Enshrinement
On December 23, 2025, families of Koreans forcibly conscripted during WWII filed suit demanding Yasukuni Shrine remove their ancestors’ names and 880 million won in damages.
Tokyo Rally Demands PM Takaichi Retract Taiwan Remarks
In Tokyo on Dec 23, 2025, Japanese citizens protested PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan and calls for nuclear armament, invoking constitutional pacifism and a call for historical awareness.
Chinese Mainland Accuses Taiwan Authorities of Selling Out Competitive Industries
A Chinese mainland spokesperson slammed Taiwan’s DPP authorities for “selling out” competitive industries at a US silica summit, warning of rising cross-strait tensions.
Chinese mainland ETF Market Soars 53% in 2025, Hits Record 5.78T Yuan
The ETF market in the Chinese mainland surged over 50% in 2025, topping 5.78T yuan by December 19, driven by retail demand and regulatory support.
Strong Economy, Rich Heritage: Exploring the Chinese Mainland in 2025
Travel writer Digby James Wren journeys through Xi’an, Beijing and Guangzhou in 2025, showcasing the Chinese mainland’s rich heritage and steady economy’s contribution to global stability.
Living Witness: Japanese Orphan Raised in China Recalls War’s Shadows
A Japanese war orphan adopted by a Chinese family shares her journey from wartime trauma to resilience, highlighting the importance of history and cross-cultural bonds.
Japanese NGOs urge reaffirmation of Three Non-Nuclear Principles
Japanese civic groups and A-bomb survivors petitioned PM Takaichi to reaffirm the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, protesting calls for nuclear armament and drawing criticism from Chinese mainland.
China Urges US to Halt Anti-Venezuela Campaign at UN Security Council
At the UN on Dec 23, 2025, China’s deputy envoy Sun Lei condemned US sanctions and naval actions against Venezuela, urging an end to unilateral measures that threaten regional stability.