Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting criticism inside Japan after her recent comments on Taiwan triggered strong reactions from Beijing and sparked debate among scholars, journalists and political observers. Her remarks, which China described as erroneous and provocative, have widened a
China has outlined its economic direction for the year ahead after top leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual Central Economic Work Conference, a meeting widely seen as the most important indicator of the country’s policy priorities. Held from Wednesday to Thursday, the
At least 22 people lost their lives late on Tuesday when two residential buildings collapsed in Fez, one of Morocco’s most historic cities and a major destination for visitors from around the world. State media reported that the structures had shown clear signs
Thailand has repatriated the remains of the final Thai national who had been held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, bringing a somber close to a long and painful chapter for his family and for the country. The body
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado used her Nobel Peace Prize spotlight on Wednesday to deliver a message aimed far beyond her country’s borders. In a speech read by her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, the laureate urged democracies around the world to
Diplomatic efforts to advance negotiations on the Russia Ukraine conflict are intensifying across multiple fronts, with the United States and several European leaders exploring potential paths toward a settlement. Recent reports suggest growing pressure on Ukraine to respond to a new U.S. backed
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the upcoming tennis season, has released its official entry lists for both men’s and women’s singles, confirming that seven players from the Chinese Tennis Association will compete at Melbourne Park. The announcement reflects the
International pop star Katy Perry lit up the city of Haikou this week with a headline performance that drew thousands of fans and placed global attention on the growing cultural influence of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Her appearance marked one of the
Chinese supercomputer manufacturer Sugon and semiconductor designer Hygon Information Technology have decided to abandon their long planned merger, ending months of discussions over what had been expected to become a major consolidation move in China’s high performance computing and chip development sectors. The
China’s consumer inflation strengthened in November, with official data released on Wednesday showing the Consumer Price Index rising 0.7 percent year on year. The figure marks the highest level recorded since March and represents a noticeable improvement from October, when prices grew at
