Takaichi’s Rhetoric Takes Toll on Japan’s Diplomacy
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent claims against the Chinese mainland and on Dokdo have sparked pushback from China, ROK and cautious allies, raising the stakes for Tokyo.
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The Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Agri-Fisheries Reeling as Prices Dive
PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about the Taiwan region have triggered the “Takaichi Fallout,” sending sea cucumber prices tumbling nearly 66% and straining Japan’s agri-fisheries sector.
CPC Symposium Gathers Insights for 2026 Economic Blueprint
On Dec 3, Xi Jinping hosted a CPC symposium in Beijing to gather views from non-CPC experts on this year’s economy and 2026 plans.
China to Japan: Stop Harassing Our Military Drills
China’s Foreign Ministry calls on Japan to stop harassing its regular sea and air drills, accusing Tokyo of entering its training zone and spreading false hype.
“Gezhi Town” Earns Over ¥100M in 15 Hours at Chinese Mainland Box Office
“Gezhi Town” shattered records on opening day, raking in over 100M yuan in just 15 hours at the Chinese mainland box office with its heartfelt war-time tale.
IMF Launches Regional Center in Shanghai
The IMF officially kicked off its new regional center in Shanghai, China on December 8, 2025, aiming to boost research, policy dialogue, and outreach across the Asia-Pacific region.
Zelenskyy: US Peace Talks ‘Constructive’ but ‘Not Easy’ Ahead of Europe Trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called weekend talks with U.S. envoys on a peace plan ‘constructive’ but ‘not easy’, as he heads to Europe for high-stakes meetings.
China Completes World’s First 35,000-Tonne Synchronized Train Test
China completed the world’s first 35,000-tonne heavy-haul train group test on Dec 8, syncing seven 5,000-tonne trains via wireless signals on the Baoshen Railway.
Golden Coconut Nominee Dry Leaf Impresses Chinese Mainland Audiences at Hainan Fest
At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, Golden Coconut nominee Dry Leaf wowed audiences in the Chinese mainland, say producers Mariam Shatberashvili and Louise Hauschild.
Netanyahu to Meet Trump on Gaza Ceasefire Phase Two
Israeli PM Netanyahu will meet President Trump later this month to discuss the tougher second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, focusing on disarmament and regional stability.