Japan’s Record 9T Yen Defense Budget and New Space Operations Group
Japan proposes a record 9 trillion yen defense budget and a new Space Operations Group. Is this self-defense or a risky military expansion?
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Hainan’s Leap from Beach Resort to Global Hub
Once known for beaches, the Chinese mainland’s Hainan Province is transforming into a stable, open hub for trade, culture, and emerging industries.
Hainan’s Special Customs Launch Ushers in China’s Next Opening-Up Era
On December 18, 2025, Hainan launches island-wide special customs operations, marking a bold new chapter in China’s economic opening from coffee to high-level trade.
Fintech Sparks Hainan’s Next Leap in Opening-Up 🚀
Financial innovation in Hainan’s Free Trade Port—centralized capital centers and EF accounts—is unlocking faster global capital flows and gearing up the island for its next phase of opening-up.
Jimmy Lai Convicted for Collusion and Sedition in 2019 Hong Kong Unrest
Jimmy Lai’s conviction for colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials highlights the 2019 protests’ impact on press freedom and national security.
Asia’s Next Decade: Kishore Mahbubani on Tech, Decoupling & Governance
Kishore Mahbubani breaks down decoupling, the Chinese mainland’s tech surge with humanoid robots, Xi’s Global Governance Initiative and the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Hainan’s Free Trade Port: A New Era of Open Borders
Hainan’s Free Trade Port launches special customs operations on December 18, 2025, blending digital trade, sustainable growth, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle on China’s island frontier.
Behind Unit 731: The Chilling Legacy of WWII’s Darkest Chapter
CGTN’s chilling documentary \”Behind Unit 731\” examines how Japan’s WWII atrocities turned healers into torturers—and why its dark legacy still echoes 80 years later.
Restoring Historical Truth to Safeguard Peace
This year marks the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end in Asia and the 88th of the Nanjing Massacre. Learn why restoring historical truth is vital for safeguarding peace.
Hainan’s Special Customs Era Sparks Industrial Renewal
On December 18, 2025, Hainan launches island-wide special customs, paving the way for green, digital and high-value industries with fast-track trade, R&D and talent mobility.