China-Japan Tensions: Japanese retailers are increasingly adapting to local tastes, focusing on the preferences of local consumers rather than political considerations. Major Japanese firms are tailoring their products and services to better suit regional markets, emphasizing customer satisfaction and cultural relevance over broader geopolitical trends. 



China-Japan Tensions: Japanese Firms Prioritize Local Consumers Over Politics

#Gravitas China is reportedly using deepfake pornography and widespread sexual harassment to silence female democracy activists, Hong Kongers in Britain have claimed. Women who specifically speak out against the Chinese Communist Party are being accused of being sex workers and targeted with misogynistic abuse. 

China Uses Fake Pornography Against Targets 

Reports have emerged that Beijing may be targeting women activists through deepfake pornography, raising serious human rights and digital abuse concerns. Experts and advocacy groups warn this tactic could be used to intimidate, harass, and silence women speaking out on sensitive issues. 

Reports: Deepfake Porn Used to Stifle Female Pro Democracy Voices

A Taiwanese official says the government is closely monitoring signs of potential large-scale military drills by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Official: Taiwan Monitoring Amid Potential Large-Scale PLA Drills

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After days of relentless rain sent rivers surging over their banks from Washington state to British Columbia...

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Severe Flooding Hits US-Canada Border Region

U.S. and Japanese defense ministers held a high-level call to discuss alliance cooperation and regional security, issuing a strong warning to China amid rising tensions. Japan specifically raised concerns over a recent incident where Chinese military jets reportedly locked radar on Japanese aircraft near Taiwan, calling the act dangerous and provocative.


U.S., Japan Defence Chiefs Warn China Over Taiwan Tensions 

India’s evolving relationships with Russia and China are drawing heightened attention in Washington as U.S. policymakers assess New Delhi’s strategic balancing in a shifting geopolitical landscape. While India maintains strong defense and energy ties with Russia and navigates a tense border relationship with China, it is also deepening security and economic cooperation with the United States. Washington is closely monitoring how India manages these competing pressures, especially amid global conflicts, sanctions, and Indo-Pacific power dynamics.

India's Ties with Russia and China Closely Watched in Washington

Japan and the U.S. have conducted counter-drills in response to joint China-Russia military exercises in East Asia. The maneuvers highlight rising regional tensions and a growing show of strength in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan, U.S. Counter China-Russia Joint Drills In East Asia

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.


Russian & Chinese Bombers Carry Out Joint Patrol in Japan's Skies 

China enters its 15th five-year period in 2026, and a strong start is key to achieving longer-term growth goals. Global tensions and policy choices at home amid weak confidence are the key uncertainties. China has been struggling with deflationary pressures for the past few years. But the latest retail inflation data signals a change.

What to Expect From China's Demand in 2026?

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.


Russian & Chinese Bombers Carry Out Joint Patrol in Japan's Skies

China Reveals Radio Comms With Japan Over Aerial Encounter

Russia-China drills: Russian & Chinese bombers carry out joint patrol in Japan's skies

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.

Japan-China drills: Russian TU-95 bombers fly over Sea of Japan, East China Sea 

Russia-China drills: Russian TU-95 bombers fly over Sea of Japan, East China Sea

China claims a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, developing a solar-powered system that extracts boron directly from seawater. Boron is a key fuel for hypersonic missile engines, and this innovation could significantly enhance China’s strategic capabilities. Scientists say the method is efficient and scalable, marking a major step in military technology

China Unlocks Tech To Power Hypersonic Missile From Seawater 

 South Korea's military announced that two Chinese and seven Russian military aircraft briefly entered the air-defense identification zone (ADIZ) of the country. Watch this report for more details!


Seoul: Russian, Chinese warplanes intruded air defence zone 

China’s top leadership has made boosting domestic demand and consumption a core economic priority for 2026. Beijing aims to stabilise growth by encouraging spending amid global uncertainties and slowing exports.


China's top goal for 2026: Beijing's top leaders focus on boosting consumption

Two powerful militaries, China and Japan, nearly came to confrontation in the skies over the Western Pacific. Japan has claimed that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two 'dangerous' incidents near the Okinawa islands, an account Beijing has disputed. Tune into 


China-Japan Push Region to Brink of All-Out War

China has opened its first-ever humanoid robot mall, showcasing a futuristic shopping experience where robots assist customers, provide entertainment, and handle retail services. The mall represents China’s growing push in robotics, AI, and smart technology, offering a glimpse into the future of commerce and human-robot interaction.

China Opens Doors to Its First Humanoid Robot Mall

Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed.

Japan and China Engage in Dangerous Military Encounters in the East China Sea

Nepal has launched its biggest anti-corruption investigation yet, targeting a Chinese company involved in the construction of the Pokhara International Airport. The case has sparked major political and diplomatic attention, raising questions about procurement, transparency, and foreign involvement in national infrastructure projects.


Nepal Corruption: Case Against Chinese Company Over Pokhara Airport Construction

China's exports grew strongly in November, helping its trade surplus cross $1 trillion for the first time. This came even as the exports dipped unexpectedly in the last month.


China's trade surplus hits record high, crosses $1 trn for first time

China vs Japan: Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed.


China-Japan tensions: Japan accuses Chinese jets of radar 'lock' near Okinawa, China refutes claim

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beijing for a strategic EU–China meeting with President Xi Jinping. The visit included high-level talks on economic cooperation, global issues, and diplomatic engagement. Macron also took part in sightseeing with Xi, reflecting both formal diplomacy and cultural exchange between the two nations.

Emmanuel Macron Looking For A New Partnership With Xi Jinping?

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beijing for a strategic EU–China meeting with President Xi Jinping. The visit included high-level talks on economic cooperation, global issues, and diplomatic engagement. Macron also took part in sightseeing with Xi, reflecting both formal diplomacy and cultural exchange between the two nations.


China-France ties: Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Macron

WSJ report: China has constructed and expanded a series of airfields over the past decade—some of the world's highest among them—to project power across its rugged western frontier and over the Himalayas. Most of the sites are at altitudes greater than 13,000 feet, in terrain so inhospitable it long deterred such militarization.


China’s air power rising: WSJ warns of massive build-up near India 

A new survey reveals that most Europeans want to avoid taking sides between the United States and China. The poll reflects growing public preference for neutrality over geopolitical alignment. This video analyzes what the findings mean for European foreign‑policy direction and global power dynamics.

Survey: Most Europeans Want to Avoid Taking Sides Between U.S. And China

China’s consumer slowdown is prompting a new and unusual trend on the mainland. More than 30 retail and tourism companies are now offering tangible perks, not to customers, but to their own shareholders. The move comes as weak jobs growth, a soft property market and tightening household budgets weigh on spending. Take a look at this next report for more.

Shareholder Freebies Become China’s New Survival Playbook

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, strengthening economic cooperation, and coordinating on key global flashpoints. Both leaders stressed the need for peace efforts in Ukraine and Gaza, calling for diplomacy, stability, and restraint. This video breaks down what their renewed partnership means for Europe, China, and the wider geopolitical balance.

Macron, Xi Hold Bilateral Meet, Sign 12 Agreements

Macron, Xi Vow To Deepen Bilateral Ties: Committed To Peace In Ukraine, Gaza

China has introduced a 13% VAT on condoms as part of a broader strategy to boost its declining birth rate, ending a 33-year tax exemption on contraceptives. The move is part of revised family planning rules, which aim to encourage larger families and address the country's demographic crisis. 


China Imposes 13% VAT on Condoms to Boost Birth Rates

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