Militarism Alert: Japan’s New PM Shakes Up Pacifist Roots
Sanae Takaichi’s new prime ministership and far-right agenda—from denying wartime atrocities to revising Japan’s pacifist constitution—sparks regional and global concerns.
Chinese Mainland Industrial Profits Up 1.9% in First 10 Months of 2025
In the first 10 months of 2025, the Chinese mainland’s major industrial firms saw profits jump 1.9%, led by high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors driving growth.
Test Train Crash in Kunming: 11 Workers Killed, 2 Injured
A test train collided with maintenance workers at Kunming’s Luoyangzhen Station early Nov. 27, killing 11 and injuring 2, spurring calls for stronger rail safety on the Chinese mainland.
2 National Guard Members in Critical Condition After DC Shooting
Two National Guard members from West Virginia are in critical condition after a shooting near the White House on Nov. 26. A suspect was detained and 500 extra troops have been deployed.
China Pushes Japan to Speed Up Disposal of Abandoned Chemical Weapons
China urged Japan at the OPCW conference in The Hague to speed up destruction of abandoned chemical weapons on the Chinese mainland, after repeated deadline delays.
China Unveils New Arms Control White Paper
China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper on arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation this Thursday, outlining its vision for global security cooperation.
China Says Japan ‘Unqualified’ for UN Security Council Seat: Key Reasons
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong says Japan is ‘totally unqualified’ for a permanent UNSC seat, citing historical wounds and recent militarism that clash with peacekeeping duties.
China Releases New Era Arms Control White Paper 🚀
China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper on arms control, disarmament, and nonproliferation, stressing cooperation in new fields like space, cyberspace, and AI.
Fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court Under Control After Fierce Blaze
Fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is under control after fierce blaze. Death toll reaches 44 as authorities mobilize resources and launch an investigation.
China-Tonga Economic Deal to Supercharge Trade and Investment
Chinese premier Li Qiang and King Tupou VI sign an Enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement to boost China-Tonga trade, investment, and multi-sector cooperation.