Historic Milestone: Japan Poised for First Female Prime Minister
Japan is set to appoint its first female prime minister, marking a historic milestone for gender equality and leadership in Asia.
Grass Choir’s Song of Peace: Healing Nanjing’s 80-Year Legacy
Japan’s Grass Choir uses song to honor the Nanjing Massacre’s 80-year legacy, healing wounds and fostering friendship with the Chinese mainland audiences.
China’s 6-Point Plan to Strengthen Global Governance
Chinese envoy Geng Shuang presents six key principles at the UN to bolster international law, promote multilateralism, and amplify Global South voices.
Education Empowers Women’s Progress in the Chinese mainland
China’s white paper highlights how sustained education investments—over 4% of GDP and high enrollment rates—are driving gender balance and lifelong learning.
Inside 12356: Chinese Mainland’s New Mental Health Lifeline
Hotline 12356 launched Jan. 1, 2025, uniting all 31 provinces in the Chinese mainland under a nationwide mental health service. Over 500K calls handled, tackling depression and anxiety.
Israel Greenlights Gaza Ceasefire: Hostages to Be Freed
Israel ratified a ceasefire with Hamas, pausing Gaza hostilities within 24 hours and securing hostage releases within 72 hours.
Key Takeaways from Gaza Ceasefire Phase One
Israel ratified a Gaza ceasefire, pausing hostilities within 24 hours and freeing hostages in 72 hours, as aid prepares to flow into Gaza.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Kim Jong Un on WPK’s 80th Anniversary
Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea’s founding.
Luckin’ Coffee Sparks US Expansion with Tech-Driven Strategy
Luckin’ Coffee’s tech-forward entry into the U.S. market since its 2017 launch in the Chinese mainland is reshaping how digital-savvy consumers grab their java fix.
Early Holiday Rush: Retailers Ship Christmas Goods Ahead of U.S. Tariffs
U.S. tariffs on holiday imports have pushed the Christmas shipping surge forward as retailers rush to beat policy shifts, upending port schedules and supply chains ahead of the season.