UN Launches ‘Group of Friends of Global Governance’ to Boost Multilateralism 🌐
The UN’s new Group of Friends of Global Governance, led by China’s Fu Cong, aims to deepen multilateral cooperation and advance Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative.
ROK Reaffirms Dokdo Sovereignty Against Japanese Claim
ROK reaffirms that Dokdo is South Korean territory, rejecting Japanese PM Takaichi’s Takeshima claim in the East Sea and marking the first strong response under President Lee Jae-myung.
Trump labels Europe “decaying”; Merz vows more independent EU
Trump called Europe “decaying” and criticized its leaders as “weak,” while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed the EU will boost its security independence from the U.S.
China Issues 3rd Policy Paper on Latin America & Caribbean
Beijing releases its third Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean, outlining new trade, green development, digital and cultural cooperation since 2008 and 2016.
Chinese mainland and Russian Militaries Conduct 10th Joint Strategic Air Patrol
The Chinese mainland and Russian militaries conducted their 10th joint strategic air patrol on December 9 over the East China Sea and western Pacific, marking a milestone in annual cooperation.
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.
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.