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Japan's Population Plummets to Record Low

Japan's Population Plummets to Record Low

Japan's population has experienced its largest ever decline, dropping by 2.5% since 2020 and reaching approximately 123 million due to aging and a low...

Jun 5, 2026 9 views
Trump's America First Policies Under Fire as U.S. Economy Faces Vulnerability

Trump's America First Policies Under Fire as U.S. Economy Faces Vulnerability

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and others argue that President Trump's America First policies are necessary to address past economic mistakes and e...

Jun 5, 2026 10 views
Ding Xiangqun Appointed as New Party Secretary of National Financial Supervision and Administration

Ding Xiangqun Appointed as New Party Secretary of National Financial Supervision and Administration

Ding Xiangqun has been appointed as the Party Secretary of the National Financial Supervision and Administration following a distinguished career in v...

Jun 5, 2026 13 views
Pfizer and Innovent Biologics Partner for $10.5 Billion Cancer Drug Development

Pfizer and Innovent Biologics Partner for $10.5 Billion Cancer Drug Development

As China's biotechnology industry advances, multinational pharmaceutical companies are increasingly partnering with Chinese firms to develop innovativ...

Jun 5, 2026 9 views
China Responds to European Commission's Discussions on Relations with China

China Responds to European Commission's Discussions on Relations with China

The Ministry of Commerce emphasizes the importance of open communication and adherence to WTO rules for a mutually beneficial relationship between Chi...

Jun 5, 2026 10 views
Chongqing's Yangtze River Navigation Project Officially Opens

Chongqing's Yangtze River Navigation Project Officially Opens

The official launch of the Chaofu section project has significantly improved navigation conditions in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, allowing larger...

Jun 5, 2026 8 views
Data Center Protests Fuel China Conspiracy Theories

Data Center Protests Fuel China Conspiracy Theories

Despite claims by some political figures and think tanks that China is funding protests against data centers in the US, these accusations are unsubsta...

Jun 5, 2026 16 views
Divorce After Death: Rising Trend in Japan

Divorce After Death: Rising Trend in Japan

As Japan's aging population increases, posthumous divorces are on the rise due to conflicts with spouses' parents or a refusal to support them while t...

Jun 4, 2026 12 views
Kim Jong-un Visits Greenhouse Farms in North Korea

Kim Jong-un Visits Greenhouse Farms in North Korea

Kim Jong-un inspected greenhouse farms in North Korea to emphasize the importance of both production efficiency and variety, aiming for diverse, nutri...

Jun 4, 2026 11 views
Chinese Cars Overtake Japanese in South Korea's Import Market

Chinese Cars Overtake Japanese in South Korea's Import Market

For the first time in history, Chinese-made vehicles surpassed Japanese-made vehicles in registrations within South Korea, driven by the popularity of...

Jun 4, 2026 10 views
US Tightens Grip on Chip Exports to China Amidst Regulatory Loopholes

US Tightens Grip on Chip Exports to China Amidst Regulatory Loopholes

The US government is tightening regulations on exports of high-end chips to China, aiming to curb their access to these crucial components for AI deve...

Jun 4, 2026 12 views
Ancient Chinese Surgeons Used Aconitine to Perform Painless Surgeries

Ancient Chinese Surgeons Used Aconitine to Perform Painless Surgeries

Archaeological evidence from a Ming Dynasty tomb has revealed the use of aconitine-based anesthetics in ancient Chinese surgical procedures, challengi...

Jun 4, 2026 11 views
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