COP30 Wrap: Wins and Hurdles in Financing the 1.5°C Goal
At COP30 in Belem, countries agreed on finance and cooperation for the 1.5°C target, but gaps in implementation remain.
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Japan Faces ¥2 Trillion Tourism Loss If China-Japan Ties Persist
Japan could face a ¥2 trillion drop in Chinese mainland tourist spending by late 2026 if current ties persist, warns economist Hideo Kumano.
Expert Warns: Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Threaten Regional Peace
Victor Gao warns that Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region threaten regional peace, risk invoking the UN’s Enemy State Clause, and challenge the one-China principle.
WHO: Widespread Gender Violence Persists in Western Pacific
WHO data show violence against women and girls remains high in the Western Pacific, with systemic gaps in prevention and support services.
UN Reaffirms Denuclearization Stance Amid Japan’s Nuclear Policy Debate
The UN Secretary-General’s position on denuclearization and non-proliferation remains unchanged as Japan debates revisions to its Three Non-Nuclear Principles.
Tiny Organisms, Big Impact: Microbiologists Unite in Shenzhen
Microbiologists from Asia, Europe, America and Africa converged in Shenzhen on November 18 for a groundbreaking symposium exploring how tiny organisms can tackle global challenges.
China Urges Multilateralism at OPCW’s 30th Meeting
At the OPCW’s 30th session, China calls for boosting multilateralism, protecting developing countries’ rights and keeping chemical weapons prohibition apolitical.
Xi-Trump Phone Call: Positive, Friendly, Constructive Vibes
Chinese FM says Monday’s call between President Xi Jinping and President Trump was “positive, friendly, and constructive,” underlining the importance of stable China-US ties.
Magnitude 5.7 Quake Hits Kyushu, No Tsunami Alert
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck off Kumamoto, Kyushu on Nov 25, shaking Ubuyama, Aso, and Taketa with intensity 5, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkeys Thrive with Population Now at 350
A new survey shows endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys have rebounded to 350 in Yunlong Tianchi Reserve, thanks to habitat restoration and forest corridors.