Japan’s Rightward Turn: A Call to Stay Alert
Japan’s postwar pacifism is fraying as right-wing leaders like Sanae Takaichi expand military power, sideline wartime history, and stir tensions over Taiwan. Stay alert!
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Behind Takaichi’s Record Approval: The Real Danger
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi enjoys record-high approval, but behind the pop culture glitz lies a surge in militarism and risky agendas.
Chinese Navy Rescues Filipino Fisherman in South China Sea
On December 25, 2025, Chinese Navy vessel 174 rescued a Filipino fisherman stranded near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. He had been adrift for over three days.
Why the Chinese Mainland’s CO2 Emissions Fall in 2025 Changes Everything
Jason Smith from The Bridge to China Podcast breaks down 2025’s drop in the Chinese mainland’s CO2 emissions and why this green shift matters for you.
Inside Jilin’s 2025 Boom: Cars, Ginseng & Culture 🚗🌿
Explore Jilin in 2025: from electric car factories to centuries-old ginseng farms, see how life, culture and industry fuel a local and national boom.
UNIDROIT Picks Hong Kong for Asia-Pacific Office
UNIDROIT will open its first Asia-Pacific Liaison Office in Hong Kong SAR in late 2026, boosting HK’s status as a legal hub.
Sky Full of Wings: 400,000 Birds Light Up Shandong’s Yellow River Delta
Discover how over 400,000 migratory birds are transforming the Yellow River Delta in Shandong this winter, thanks to improved habitats and real-time monitoring.
Four Nations Join Water-Emergency Drill on Lancang River
Law enforcement forces from the Chinese mainland, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand held a joint water-emergency drill on December 25, 2025, to strengthen response and security along the Lancang River.
Suspect Killed After Shooting at Idaho Sheriff’s Office
A suspect who opened fire at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho on Dec 26 was shot dead by officers. One officer and two civilians suffered minor injuries.
Rain-soaked California Faces Flood & High Surf Risks
Southern California’s wettest Christmas in years leaves the region on alert for floods, mudslides and high surf despite easing rains.