China Calls on Japan to Withdraw PM Takaichi’s Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry this week urged the Japanese side to reflect and withdraw PM Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous remarks, calling for cooler heads in Beijing-Tokyo ties.
Chinese Mainland and Germany Pledge to Safeguard Free Trade 🌐
Chinese mainland and Germany met in Beijing on Dec 8, 2025, to strengthen free trade and the WTO-led multilateral system, aiming for stable chip and rare earths supply across regions.
Beijing Talks Boost Chinese Mainland-Germany Business Ties
In early December in Beijing, the Chinese mainland and Germany emphasized stable ties, focusing on manufacturing, green tech and digital collaboration to benefit youth in South & Southeast Asia.
US & Shenzhen Teens Shine at 2025 Yau Science Awards 🚀
At the 2025 S.-T. Yau High School Science Awards at Tsinghua University in Beijing on December 7, Michael Iofin (US) and Wang Ziwen (Shenzhen) topped the podium among 62 winners across six STEM disciplines.
7.6 Quake Hits Honshu: Tsunami Warning for NE Japan 🌊🚨
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Honshu’s coast on Dec 8, 2025, triggering a tsunami warning for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate with waves up to 3m. Stay updated and safe.
Putin’s 6 Strategic Goals for 2026 Explained
Putin reveals 6 strategic tasks for Russia in 2026 – from tackling low birth rates to tech leadership. Get the key insights for global trends.
Inside Taipei’s Ama Museum: Uncovering WWII Comfort Women Stories
Discover Taipei’s Ama Museum, which documents the stories of 59 comfort women in Taiwan region with 5,000+ oral histories, photos, films and artifacts, preserving WWII human rights history.
Tourism on Ice: The Takaichi Fallout 📉
PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks have frozen travel from the Chinese mainland, risking a ¥2.2 trillion hit to Japan’s tourism-driven economy.
Border Skirmishes Flare on Thai-Cambodia Line, Five Dead
Renewed clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border on December 7 left one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilians dead. Villagers fled their homes in Preah Vihear province amid rising tensions.
5.1 Quake Rocks Waters off Hualien, Taiwan Region
A 5.1-magnitude quake struck off Hualien County, island of Taiwan on Dec. 7. Learn how to stay safe with earthquake alerts and quick prep tips for young techies.