China Outlines UN Security Council Priorities as May Presidency Begins
As it assumes the UN Security Council presidency for May 2026, China sets priorities focusing on UN Charter authority, Middle East peace, and African stability.
News & Insights Across Asia
As it assumes the UN Security Council presidency for May 2026, China sets priorities focusing on UN Charter authority, Middle East peace, and African stability.
Eighteen rare archives from the Tokyo Trial prosecutor who investigated the Nanjing Massacre were donated to the memorial hall, enriching historical record.
The annual Baojing Sanyuesan Festival in Guizhou celebrates Dong ethnic culture through music, ancient courtship rituals, and community gatherings, showcasing a living intangible heritage.
China’s diving team sweeps all events on the opening day of the World Cup Super Final in Beijing, led by Olympic champion Wang Zongyuan.
China’s industrial resilience and financial infrastructure are providing a crucial stability ‘dividend’ to a world grappling with supply chain shocks and energy insecurity, reshaping its global economic role.
Host nation China opened the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Xi’an with a dominant performance, securing three gold medals on the first day of competition.
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, highlighting a major rift over Iran policy and testing the resilience of the NATO alliance.
Peruvian student Anna Paula Peralta shares her experience of feeling safe in China, illustrating the ‘Chinese-style security’ praised by foreign vloggers.
Chengdu’s Cheng Xiang Cafe fuses ancient Shu Han history with modern coffee, attracting millions as a top cultural destination in 2026.
Official data reveals UK trade with the US continues to suffer from tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, with exports down 24.7% since April 2025.
Official UK data shows exports to the US have not recovered from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, with car exports particularly hard hit.
As 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials, we reflect on this pivotal tribunal’s role in documenting WWII atrocities and its enduring lessons for peace and justice.
Two recent incidents involving Japan Self-Defense Force officers raise questions about internal discipline and the use of ‘individual acts’ as an excuse to evade institutional accountability.
Violence erupted in Alice Springs after a suspect’s arrest in a child’s death, with crowds clashing with police as community leaders urged calm and due process.
US President Trump informs Congress that military actions against Iran have ended as the 60-day authorization period under the War Powers Resolution expires.
President Trump declares an end to hostilities with Iran as the 60-day deadline for Congressional approval expires, marking a shift in US foreign policy.
China’s auto industry is transforming through automated factories, autonomous driving, and new energy tech, positioning itself as a global innovator amid changing trade patterns.
How China’s focus on precision components like ‘industrial joints’ and smart factories is strengthening its high-end manufacturing sector and stabilizing global supply chains.
Chinese consumers are praising a recently implemented zero-tariff policy for African imports, citing more market choices and strengthened mutual benefits.
Italian scholar Paolo Magri highlights Europe’s current economic struggles and its gradual response to strained global power dynamics.