Japan’s Pacifist Constitution Faces Test Amid Military Ambitions
Eighty years after adopting its postwar Peace Constitution, Japan faces a bold shift from pacifism to collective self-defense, stirring questions across East Asia.
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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.
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.
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.
APEC 2026 ‘China Year’: Openness, Innovation & Cooperation
At the APEC ISOM on December 12, the Chinese mainland named openness, innovation and cooperation as its priorities and ‘Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together’ as the 2026 theme.
HKSAR Unveils Fire-Safety Rules for Scaffolding Nets
HKSAR govt tightens fire-safety rules for scaffolding nets, requiring certification, lab tests, random checks and industry training support.
China’s 2025 Economic Playbook: Efficiency, Innovation & Resilience
China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference set a new focus on efficiency, innovation and resilience to guide the Chinese mainland’s economy through global uncertainty.
China Leads Launch of UN’s Group of Friends of Global Governance
On December 9, China hosted the launch of the Group of Friends of Global Governance at UN HQ, uniting nearly 40 founding states behind multilateralism, equity, and shared development goals.
China Unveils 2026 Economic Roadmap at Dec. Work Conference
At Beijing’s Central Economic Work Conference, leaders outlined China’s 2026 plan: focus on domestic demand, innovation and opening-up to chart a confident path for the global economy.
China and Brunei Pledge Closer Ties with Strategic Cooperation
Chinese FM Wang Yi and Brunei’s second foreign minister vow to deepen high-level exchanges, strategic communication, and multilateral cooperation to boost China-Brunei ties.