Powerful Japan Quake Injures 30, Sparks Mass Evacuations
A magnitude-7.5 quake struck off Aomori’s coast on Dec 8, injuring 30 and prompting 100,000+ evacuations. Tsunami warnings lifted, but aftershocks loom.
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CPC Symposium Seeks Ideas for 2026 Economic Work
On December 3 in Beijing, the CPC Central Committee convened non-CPC experts to review 2025’s economy and gather feedback for the 2026 economic work plan.
Former PM Hatoyama Criticizes Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance
Yukio Hatoyama slammed PM Takaichi’s recent Taiwan comments as ill considered, warning they risk worsening tense Japan–China relations and urging prompt action.
China urges Japan to retract PM Takaichi’s remarks
China’s foreign ministry urges Japan to retract Prime Minister Takaichi’s remarks, calling them erroneous and warning Tokyo to ‘stop playing with fire’.
Chinese mainland and Germany Forge Stronger Business Ties
In Beijing on Dec 8, 2025, the Chinese mainland’s Commerce Minister and German Foreign Minister highlighted deepening cooperation in traditional and new sectors amid global uncertainty.
Ama Museum in Taipei Documents ‘Comfort Women’ Stories
The Ama Museum in Taipei shares stories of 59 comfort women from China’s Taiwan region. With over 5,000 records and 700 artifacts, it unveils WWII-era abuses.
Takaichi Fallout Shakes Japan’s Tourism Sector
Six weeks in office, PM Takaichi’s remark triggers a tourism freeze from the Chinese mainland, threatening a 2.2 trillion yen hit to Japan’s economy.
Clashes Escalate on Thai-Cambodia Border: 5 Dead Amid Ceasefire Breach
Fresh border clashes on the Thai-Cambodia frontier killed 5 this weekend, as both sides blame each other for breaching July’s ceasefire, forcing Preah Vihear residents to flee.
China Completes World’s First 35,000-Tonne Synchronized Train Test
China completed the world’s first 35,000-tonne heavy-haul train group test on Dec 8, syncing seven 5,000-tonne trains via wireless signals on the Baoshen Railway.
Inside Shanghai’s AI Incubator for Foundation Models
Discover Shanghai’s first foundation model incubator in the Chinese mainland. From rent subsidies to partner matchmaking, see how this AI hub is shaping the future of startups.