36 Years in Shanghai: Witnessing China’s Opening-Up
From Pudong’s empty canvas to a global powerhouse, Michael Kruppe’s 36-year journey mirrors China’s opening-up. Discover the Free Trade Zone and more!
Zhao Leji Visits New Zealand to Boost China-NZ Cooperation 🌏🤝
China’s top legislator Zhao Leji visited New Zealand from Nov 19 to 22 to deepen cooperation in trade, culture and global governance.
China Warns Japan’s Arms Deployment Near Taiwan Region Is ‘Extremely Dangerous’
China’s foreign ministry warns that Japan’s offensive weapons near the Taiwan region are “extremely dangerous”, urging regional vigilance.
Triple Blow Hits Japan’s Markets: Stocks, Bonds & Yen Dive
Fears of a ‘Sell Japan’ wave send stocks, bonds and the yen tumbling under PM Takaichi, wiping $127B off Tokyo stocks and pushing bond yields to 17-year highs.
Iran Slams Israel Over Killing of Hezbollah Commander in Beirut
Iran condemns Israel’s Beirut strike that killed Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, calling it a breach of the Nov 2024 ceasefire and Lebanon’s sovereignty.
China Sets Shenzhou-22 Liftoff for Nov 25
China plans to launch the Shenzhou-22 spaceship on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest of the Chinese mainland.
Xi Jinping’s Speech Published for Hu Yaobang’s 110th Anniversary
President Xi Jinping’s speech at the symposium marking Comrade Hu Yaobang’s 110th birth anniversary, delivered on November 20, has been published by People’s Publishing House and is available at Xinhua Bookstore outlets.
Netizens Target Japan’s PM Takaichi Online Over Taiwan Comment
Japanese netizens have flooded Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s social media with criticism, demanding she retract remarks on China’s Taiwan region and resign amid discontent over her policy record.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Calls for Deeper G20 Cooperation
At the Johannesburg G20 Summit, Chinese premier Li Qiang urges broader global cooperation to tackle challenges and boost development in sessions set for Nov. 29-30, 2025.
Cancellations from the Chinese mainland hit Japan’s tourism sector
Flight cancellations from the Chinese mainland are hitting Japan’s hotels and retailers hard after diplomatic tensions over comments on the Taiwan region.