Storm Byron’s Floods Deepen Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Storm Byron’s heavy rains flooded the Gaza Strip, killing at least two, including an eight-month-old girl, and stranding families in freezing tents amid fuel shortages.
China & Germany Unite at 2025 Human Rights Forum in Beijing
China and Germany gathered in Beijing on December 11, 2025, to explore true multilateralism in development cooperation and humanitarian aid at their 2025 Human Rights Development Forum.
Mega Dredger Tongjun Debuts at Hainan’s Yangpu Port
Asia’s largest dredger, Tongjun, has joined the fleet at China Yangpu Port in Hainan. This domestic mega-vessel will boost port expansion and coastal projects.
Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill at Least 12
Renewed clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border have left at least 12 dead, as both sides trade blame and residents seek shelter amid rising tensions.
80th Anniversary Tribute: Taiwan compatriot Honors Veteran Parents
On the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Taiwan compatriot Wang Sung-bo in Chengdu honors his veteran parents and their legacy of courage.
M6.7 Quake Strikes North & Northeast Japan, Tsunami Warnings Issued
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake rattled north and northeast Japan on Dec 12, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings. Coastal residents are urged to seek higher ground immediately.
Hainan’s Special Customs Ops: Smooth Island-Wide Opening on Dec 18
Hainan’s island-wide special customs ops launch December 18, 2025, with a three-tier system for freer access, regulated oversight, and zero-tariff boosts for global trade.
Ukraine Unveils Revised 20-Point U.S. Peace Framework
Zelenskyy presented a revised 20-point framework to the U.S. to end the conflict with Russia, but key issues over Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia remain unresolved.
South Korea’s Top Court Orders Nippon Steel to Compensate Forced-Labor Victim
South Korea’s Supreme Court upholds order for Nippon Steel to pay 100M won to forced-labor victim’s family from Japan’s colonial era.
UN80 Initiative Urges Focus on Developing Nations
China’s UN representative Fu Cong urges the UN80 Initiative to prioritize developing countries’ needs, strengthen multilateralism, and ensure a transparent, efficient reform for the 2030 Agenda.