Wang Xiaohong Appears at Anti-Drug Meeting, But Loses Minister Title
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The European Union on Dec. 3 outlined plans to reduce economic security risks, such as dependency on rare earth metals and battery materials from...
Moore Threads shares dazzle with fivefold jump in Shanghai debut
Published: 10:31am, 5 Dec 2025Updated: 12:29pm, 5 Dec 2025 Moore Threads Technology surged by more than fivefold in Shanghai, as enthusiastic investors vied to...
Philippines commissions its second and final Miguel Malvar-class frigate
The Philippine Navy commissioned its second Miguel Malvar–class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), on 2 December. Its entry into service completed the navy’s so-called...
Are Singaporean Chinese the ‘least attractive’? Viral image stirs debate
Published: 10:15am, 5 Dec 2025Updated: 11:46am, 5 Dec 2025 A widely shared image on social media depicting colour sketches of men from different regions...
Are Singaporean Chinese the ‘least attractive’? Viral image ignites debate
Published: 10:15am, 5 Dec 2025Updated: 11:05am, 5 Dec 2025 A widely shared image on social media depicting colour sketches of men from different regions...
China’s $1 Billion Dam Is About to Collapse! Reinforcement Piles Shrink From 12M to Just 2M
The supervisors were hugging and holding hands at a karaoke bar, while workers were cutting corners at the Minsheng Dam. Such a bizarre thing...
China’s unmanned Moyujian strike helicopter is ready for plateau combat tests
China’s unmanned reconnaissance and strike helicopter tailored for deployment in plateau areas is ready for critical combat testing. The new multipurpose medium-sized helicopter was...
Pentagon Says 4 Killed in New Drug Boat Strike
The Pentagon announced that it had conducted a lethal strike on Dec. 4 on a drug trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific. The U.S....