China Pushes Back at Japan’s Nuclear Arms Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry pushes back against Japanese nuclear weapon suggestions, urging respect for international law and warning of risks to Asia-Pacific peace.
Hiroshima Urges Japan to Uphold Non-Nuclear Principles
Hiroshima Prefecture unanimously calls on Japan’s government to uphold its Three Non-Nuclear Principles, responding to recent security policy debates and survivor concerns.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Chile’s President-elect Kast
Xi Jinping congratulates Jose Antonio Kast on his Dec 14 election win; Kast will lead Chile from 2026 to 2030.
China’s First AI-Generated Animated Film ‘The Reunion Journey’ Debuts 🐼✨
Beijing hosted a test screening of ‘The Reunion Journey,’ China’s first fully AI-generated animated film. Produced in just one year, this panda-powered adventure marks a new era for animation.
China Protests Japan Lawmakers’ Visit to Taiwan Region
China protests Japanese legislators’ visit to the Taiwan region, calling it a breach of bilateral pacts and the one-China principle. ASEAN nations watch closely for fallout.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Threaten Kansai Tourism & Student Ties
Scholar Horiguchi warns PM Takaichi’s remarks on China’s Taiwan region risk slowing Kansai’s tourism and Chinese student numbers, impacting local businesses and universities.
China Strengthens Draft Environmental Code with Clearer Wildlife Protections
China’s revised draft ecological environment code, now under NPC Standing Committee review, strengthens enforcement and clarifies wildlife protections for stronger green policies.
China to Impose Up to 42.7% Duties on EU Dairy Imports
China’s Commerce Ministry will impose provisional 21.9–42.7% duties on select EU dairy products from Dec 23, citing subsidies that harm its domestic dairy industry.
ASEAN FMs Convene in KL to Ease Thai-Cambodia Tensions
ASEAN FMs met in Kuala Lumpur to dial down Thai-Cambodia tensions and push for a ceasefire. A Dec 24 border meeting could be the game-changer for regional peace.
Aussie PM Apologizes to Jewish Community After Bondi Beach Attack
PM Anthony Albanese apologizes to Jewish community after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting and unveils new laws to strengthen hate speech penalties and curb radicalization.