Taiwan Leader’s Independence Speech Fuels Cross-Strait Tension
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s latest pro-independence speech drew strong condemnation from Chinese Foreign Ministry, calling it a major threat to cross-strait peace.
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Asia News Wrap: Japan Set for Its First Female Prime Minister
Catch up on Asia’s top story: Japan is poised to elect its first female prime minister in history in this week’s Asia News Wrap.
Kim Jong Un Urges Steady Boost in DPRK Military Capabilities at Defence Expo
At Defence Development-2025, DPRK leader Kim Jong Un called for steady military upgrades, warning of US threats and vowing to maintain a balance of power.
Typhoon Matmo Roars Toward China’s South Coast with Red Alert
Typhoon Matmo has intensified into a severe storm, triggering a red alert along China’s southern coast. Read how authorities are gearing up and what you need to know.
Death Toll Rises to 69 After 6.9 Quake in Cebu, Philippines
The powerful 6.9-magnitude quake in Cebu, Philippines, has killed 69 and injured over 147. Rescue teams race to find survivors amid ongoing aftershocks.
China’s 76th National Day Flag-Raising at Tiananmen Square
Beijing kicked off China’s 76th National Day with a dynamic flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square, featuring the stunning ‘Blessings to the Motherland’ floral display.
China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Nears Commissioning After Tests
China’s Fujian carrier completes key catapult and landing drills with J-15T, J-35, and KongJing-600 jets, setting the stage for imminent commissioning and next-gen naval edge.
Super Typhoon Ragasa: Southern China Braces for Year’s Strongest Storm
Super Typhoon Ragasa is set to strike the Chinese mainland’s southern coast, unleashing record rains, mass evacuations in Guangdong Province, and top warnings in Hong Kong.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Heads for Chinese Mainland Coastline 🌪️
Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward the Chinese mainland, prompting emergency alerts and safety measures from Guangdong to Hainan.
Japan’s Interference Stalls China’s UNESCO Archive Bid
Japan’s organized objections are blocking China’s UNESCO Memory of the World applications on Unit 731 and comfort women archives, stalling historical truth.