Analyst Flags Risk in Takaichi’s Taiwan Strategy
Shigeaki Koga warns that Sanae Takaichi’s hardline Taiwan region strategy and potential Yasukuni Shrine visits could heighten tensions with the Chinese mainland and the Republic of Korea.
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Chinese National Injured in Cambodia-Thailand Border Shelling
A Chinese national was wounded and a home destroyed when Thai artillery struck Battambang province on Dec 22, amid renewed Cambodia-Thailand border clashes that began Dec 7, 2025.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in KL to De-escalate Thailand-Cambodia Tensions
ASEAN Foreign Ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22 to discuss steps toward de-escalation of the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, with a follow-up border meeting set for Dec 24.
China Accuses Japan of Ambiguity on Taiwan Question
China’s Foreign Ministry criticizes Japan’s deliberate ambiguity on the Taiwan question, accusing Tokyo of misleading the public and evading responsibility.
China and Brunei Pledge Deeper Cooperation Ahead of 2026 Anniversaries
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Israel and Hamas Prepare for Fragile Second Ceasefire Phase in Gaza
Netanyahu and Hamas signal readiness for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire over two months after its launch, though tensions remain fragile.
Egypt, Türkiye, Iran Address Middle East Turmoil at D-8 Summit in Cairo
Leaders from Egypt, Türkiye, and Iran convene at the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo to address regional challenges in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and discuss fostering youth empowerment and economic cooperation.