Vietnam’s CPV Gears Up: 14th Congress Prep in Hanoi
Today in Hanoi, Vietnam’s Communist Party held the prep session for its 14th National Congress, approving rules, agenda, and electing key committees.
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Mainland China Sanctions Diehard ‘Taiwan Independence’ Separatists
Mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office adds two more diehard ‘Taiwan independence’ secessionists to its sanctions list, pledging legal measures against separatists harming national interests.
Japanese Opposition Leaders Slam Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks, Urge Retraction
Japanese opposition leaders criticize PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region, calling her legal understanding flawed and urging a retraction to protect Japan–China ties.
Chile Heads to December Runoff After Jara Leads First Round
Chile’s presidential race moves to a December 2025 runoff after Communist Party’s Jeannette Jara topped the first round, setting up a showdown with her far-right rival.
French PM Ditches Ministers’ Severance Pay in Cost-Cut Move
French caretaker PM Sebastien Lecornu scraps ministers’ €10k-per-month severance and limits ex-PM perks in a bold budget-cutting move setting a new fiscal standard.
Japan’s LDP Begins Race for Next Prime Minister
Japan’s LDP members vote to choose a new leader—set to become the next prime minister—among five contenders in a two-stage process.