Ryukyu’s Undetermined Status: A Sovereignty Puzzle 🏝️
Explore why the Ryukyu Islands’ sovereignty remains unresolved since WWII, its roots in history, and why it still matters today.
G20 2025: Global South’s New Game Plan
The 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa saw the Global South challenge old economic rules and push for new growth paths under shifting globalization trends.
Travel Alert in the Chinese Mainland Slashes Japan Trip Bookings
Since November 15, a travel alert in the Chinese mainland has led to over 540,000 Japan booking cancellations, with group tours for November and December now largely scrapped.
Chinese Mainland Travel Pullback Hits Japan’s Tourism Hard
Recent tensions spark 500K+ canceled China-Japan flights, risking over ¥2T in tourism revenue if strains persist for a year.
Sanya’s Tropical Winter Boom: Why Everyone’s Flocking to Hainan🌴❄️
As winter chills the Northern Hemisphere, Sanya in south China’s Hainan Province heats up: tropical weather, rich nature and fresh travel experiences are attracting global visitors.
Chris Paul to Retire After 21 Epic NBA Seasons
NBA icon Chris Paul, 40, will retire at end of the 2025-26 season after 21 years. The 12-time All-Star and assists leader inspired fans across South Asia and SEA.
Lin Xiaojun Snags 500m Silver in Gdansk
Chinese skater Lin Xiaojun took silver in the men’s 500m at the ISU Short Track World Tour in Gdansk, Poland, clocking 41.120s and eyeing bigger wins ahead.
Shanghai Port Clinches 3rd Straight CSL Title as Abreu Seals Golden Boot
Shanghai Port sealed a 3rd straight CSL crown with a 1-0 win over Dalian Yingbo, while Abreu topped the charts to claim the Golden Boot.
Lumbar Disc Herniation: When Is Surgery Necessary?
Discover why about 70% of lumbar disc herniation cases improve without surgery and the four key scenarios where surgery is essential, per an expert at Peking University.
Merz: Ukraine Crisis Can Only End with Ukraine and Europe’s Consent
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says ending the Ukraine crisis needs Ukraine’s and Europe’s consent, not decisions by major powers, after G20 talks in Johannesburg.