Trump Greenlights Nvidia H200 AI Chips to China with 25% Fee
On Dec. 8, 2025, Trump said the US will allow Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to ship to China, with a 25% export fee in a major tech policy shift.
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Wang Yi Reiterates Historical, Legal Case Against Taiwan Secession
Wang Yi outlined the historical and legal basis to reject Taiwan secession, citing wartime declarations and UN Resolution 2758, warning Japan’s comments risk Asia’s peace.
Starmer, Zelenskyy, Macron & Merz Push for Lasting Peace in Ukraine
Starmer, Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz met in London on December 8 to push for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, following U.S.-Ukraine talks in Miami.
Powerful Japan Quake Injures 30, Sparks Mass Evacuations
A magnitude-7.5 quake struck off Aomori’s coast on Dec 8, injuring 30 and prompting 100,000+ evacuations. Tsunami warnings lifted, but aftershocks loom.
Experts Urge Clean Energy Boost at UNEA-7
Experts from the Chinese mainland and Africa call for major clean energy investments at UNEA-7 to drive climate action and support sustainable livelihoods.
China’s 15th Batch of Internet Satellites Launched by Long March-6 🚀
At 6:11 a.m. Beijing Time, a modified Long March-6 rocket launched from Shanxi Province in the Chinese mainland, deploying the 15th batch of low-orbit internet satellites.
7.5-Magnitude Quake Shakes Northeast Japan, Fukushima Wastewater Discharge Paused
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late on Dec 8, prompting the halt of Fukushima Daiichi wastewater discharge.
Nasry Asfura Leads Tight Race in Honduras’ Presidential Election
With 98.71% of ballots tallied, conservative candidate Nasry Asfura edges out rival Salvador Nasralla in Honduras’ Nov 30 vote.
Powerful M7.5 quake shakes Honshu: 30 hurt, 100K+ evacuate
A strong M7.5 quake off Honshu’s coast on Dec 7 injured 30 people and spurred mass evacuations. Tsunami warnings have been lifted, but JMA cautions of possible aftershocks.
Mexico’s Green Energy Rebound Under President Sheinbaum
Mexico’s renewable power sector is gaining momentum in 2025 as President Sheinbaum’s administration sparks fresh investor interest and plans for cleaner, more reliable energy.