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.
He Lifeng urges deeper China-U.S. cooperation
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng urged China and the U.S. to boost cooperation, welcome U.S. investment, and focus on sustainable growth as China nears its 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan.
China to Build Qingzhou Cargo Craft Prototype in 2026
China’s Qingzhou cargo spacecraft prototype enters integrated testing and sets full engineering model production for early 2026, promising low-cost, two-way logistics for the space station.
China and Russia Launch 10th Joint Strategic Air Patrol
This Tuesday, the Chinese and Russian militaries flew their 10th joint strategic air patrol over the East China Sea and western Pacific under an annual plan since 2019.
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Escalate: 10 Dead, Thousands Displaced
Fierce border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand have killed 10 and displaced over 180,000 people across multiple provinces. Rockets, tanks and evacuations mark the third day of conflict.
Hong Kong’s 8th LegCo Ready to Boost Development
Hong Kong’s newly elected eighth-term LegCo, with 50 returning and 40 first-time members, will team up with the HKSAR government to drive reforms and boost development starting January 1, 2026.