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1) China to apply lower tariff rates to certain imports in 2026
China will apply provisional import tariff rates lower than the most-favored-nation rates on 935 items from Jan. 1. The move aims to enhance synergy between domestic and international markets.
2) China-Cambodia-Thailand foreign ministers' meeting held in Yunnan
Cambodia and Thailand will gradually consolidate their ceasefire. This is according to a communique following the meeting of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from the two Southeas...Show More
3) Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan
Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops will conduct drills that focus on combat readiness patrols, blockade and all-dimensional deterrence.
4) Trump says deal to end Ukraine crisis a lot closer
U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and spoken on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
5) China calls for lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn in Yuxi, Yunnan Province. He welcomed the ceasefire reached between the Cambodian and Thai militaries, calling it an imp...Show More
6) Chinese Finance Ministry pledges expanding fiscal spending in 2026
The Chinese Finance Ministry has pledged to expand fiscal expenditure in 2026 to ensure a solid start to the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said Chi...Show More
7) Mayors of Shanghai, Taipei attend annual City Forum
The annual Shanghai-Taipei City Forum has opened in Shanghai, aiming to promote cooperation and exchanges in urban development.
8) Autumn grain purchases exceed 200 million tonnes in China
Official data shows autumn grain purchases across China have surpassed 200 million metric tons this year, which marked the highest level for the same period in recent years.
9) Chinese foreign minister to meet Cambodian and Thai counterparts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his counterparts from Cambodia and Thailand in Yunnan. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will lead dele...Show More
10) Former prime minister says Japan should oppose nuclear arms
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said the country should stand against nuclear proliferation. Ishiba reiterated Japan is the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings and it should...Show More