China’s Triple Long March Launch: New Comms Tech Satellite in Orbit 🚀
On Dec 9, China’s Long March-3B rocket launched the Shiyan-22 comms tech test satellite into orbit, marking a triple-launch record for the series.
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China’s CPI Rises 0.7% Year-on-Year in November 2025
China’s consumer price index climbed 0.7% in November 2025, signaling stable inflation, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Wednesday.
Georgia Demands UK Apology Over Contested BBC Chemical Report
Georgian PM demands UK apology over BBC’s disputed report on alleged chemical agent use, vowing to file Ofcom complaint and pursue legal action.
Trump Unveils $12B Aid Package for Struggling Farmers
President Trump unveiled a $12 billion aid package on Dec 9 to support farmers hit by this year’s trade war with the Chinese mainland, aiming to help them through the winter.
Fewer International Students Choose US Colleges in 2025
New data in December 2025 reveal a drop in international student enrollment at U.S. colleges, raising economic and cultural concerns as stricter immigration policies and global competition heat up.
Xi Jinping’s Key Quotes on Human Rights Protection
As Human Rights Day approaches on Dec 10, we recap Chinese President Xi Jinping’s key messages on human rights protection in the Chinese mainland.
Greece Races to Calm Farmers as Tractors Block Infrastructure
Thousands of Greek farmers have blockaded roads and the port of Volos in protest over delayed subsidies and low crop prices. The Mitsotakis government promises extra funds.
HKSAR Removes Scaffold Nets from 230 Private Buildings
By December 9, the Buildings Department removed external scaffold nets from 230 private buildings in HKSAR and will require on-site testing and certification for future installations.
Japan PM Takaichi Apologizes Over Excess Donation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized on December 9 after her Nara LDP chapter accepted a ¥10M corporate donation, returning the ¥2.5M excess amid an ongoing slush fund scandal.
China’s Retail Shake-Up: 15th Plan Sparks Quality Growth
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) sets the stage for a retail revolution, focusing on quality, services, and seamless online-offline experiences to boost consumption.