Recent data disclosed by the Japanese government reveals a substantial increase in military procurement.

In an era marked by polycentric shifts and compounding crises – from climate disruption and demographic pressures to widening inequality and technological transformation – many concerned intellectuals pose a fundamental question: What is democracy if it fails to improve everyday lives?

As global challenges multiply and divisions deepen, the need for more effective global governance has become increasingly urgent.

As the European Union moves to erect trade barriers against China over fears of a mounting deficit, an important reality should not be overlooked: Trade imbalances alone neither capture the full complexity of this critical economic relationship nor offer a solution toward restoring Europe's

In recent years, Japan's defense policy has continued to move beyond the established boundaries of its post-war security system.

The coming to power of Balendra Shah reflects growing public demand in Nepal for administrative reform, transparency, and effective governance.

The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance was held in Beijing from June 11 to 12.

Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's "most egregious records" and "major predicaments" reflect his own deep suffering. The ocean of suffering knows no bounds - turn back, and one will reach the shore. So, does Lai still have a way out?

On Wednesday, the Chinese government released the white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions." Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the white paper systematically presents China's ideas

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, a commercial story is emerging across vast distances in Yiwu, China's small-commodities hub. Within just a few days, a stress-relief toy football attracted more than 300,000 orders, according to a report by China Central TV.

Recently, Nissan announced that it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chery International UK, under which it will study manufacturing Chery passenger vehicles at its Sunderland plant's production Line One in the UK from April of financial year 2027.

If the "10 most egregious records" highlight Lai Ching-te's various erratic performances, then the "five major predicaments" describe his increasingly heavy and constrained political reality.

In his two years in office, Lai Ching-te has set numerous unprecedented egregious records, landing himself in an equally unprecedented predicament as a result. Hai Feng has sorted through and reviewed his misdeeds, pointing out that the only viable path forward for Lai is to let go of his obsessions

Editor's Note：2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Tokyo Trial. As a landmark judicial event in the aftermath of World War II, the trial has exerted a profound influence on modern international criminal law and the evolution of international order, especially Asian regional order.

Editor's Note:For many foreign observers, China's daily landscape presents a series of fascinating phenomena. In this special commentary series, "The Logic of Chinese Governance through Daily Life," we address three core inquiries about China frequently raised by the international community

Recently, netizens discovered that the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website still features a page titled "Japan's Orientation as a Peace-loving Nation," with content dating back to around 2015, when Shinzo Abe was prime minister.