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Tom Ozimek
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $64 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With China
Missiles, drones, and strike capabilities drive Japan’s largest-ever military budget as regional security risks intensify.
Dec 26, 2025
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Bill Pan
Kim Jong Un Pushes More Missile, Artillery Shell Output
According to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, up to half of Russia’s ammunition supply now depends on North Korea.
Dec 26, 2025
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Bill Pan
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Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard Can Build Nuclear Submarine for US Navy, Executive Says
Dec 26, 2025
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China Social Media Thrashes One-Child Policy After Population Control Czar Dies
Dec 25, 2025
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Reuters
Palau to Take up to 75 Illegal Immigrants From US After Call on Transfer of Third-Country Nationals
Dec 25, 2025
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China Military News
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Dorothy Li
China Expels 4 Defense Executives as Anti-Corruption Purge Continues
The move came amid a renewed anti-graft campaign that has swept across almost every industry.
Dec 25, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Taiwan
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Lily Zhou
Taiwan Gets Dec. 25 Off for First Time in Over 2 Decades
Dec. 25, also known as the Constitution Day in Taiwan, was reinstated as a national holiday this year after losing the status in 2001.
Dec 25, 2025
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Lily Zhou
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Religious Freedom
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Michael Zhuang
China Tightens Controls on Christmas Gatherings and Public Celebrations
Authorities limit church services, campus activity, and public displays, leaving holiday events largely confined to officially sanctioned venues.
Dec 25, 2025
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Michael Zhuang
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Taiwan
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Frank Fang
Taiwan’s Political Deadlock Between Ruling Administration and Opposition
The political crisis comes amid the Chinese communist regime’s escalating military threats against the island.
Dec 25, 2025
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Frank Fang
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National Security
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Ryan Morgan
5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China’s Military
The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.
Dec 25, 2025
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Ryan Morgan
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China Human Rights
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Eva Fu
Chinese Christians Face a Hard Christmas
Daughter of jailed Chinese church leader, pastors share sorrow and resilience amid Beijing’s ongoing suppression of faith.
Dec 25, 2025
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Eva Fu
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Epoch Times Staff
2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
Dec 25, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
North Korea’s Kim Watches Long-Range Missile Test and Nuclear Submarine Progress: State Media
State media reports successful testing of long-range surface-to-air missiles as the nation criticizes U.S. and South Korean defense agreements.
Dec 25, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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China Business & Economy
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Alex Wu
China’s Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think Tank
Rhodium Group and analysts predict dim prospects for 2026.
Dec 24, 2025
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Alex Wu
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Dec 24
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Asia & Pacific
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Tom Ozimek
US Issues Travel Warning to Americans as Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Rages
The State Department warned U.S. citizens to steer clear of the border region amid ongoing clashes and a fragile diplomatic push.
Dec 24, 2025
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Tom Ozimek
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Dec 24
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Reuters
Southeastern Taiwan Shaken by 6.1 Magnitude Quake, No Immediate Reports of Damage
Dec 24, 2025
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Dec 24
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The Associated Press
Suspect in Deadly Taiwan Knife Attack Planned It for Over a Year
Dec 23, 2025
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Dec 23
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National Security
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Catherine Yang
Lawmakers Probe Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chips Sales to China
They express concern that the decision ‘undercuts’ national security.
Dec 22, 2025
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Catherine Yang
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Dec 22
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
China Sets Steep Duties on European Dairy Products in Tit-for-Tat Response
While the new levies could be reduced in its final ruling, the decision risks heightening tensions with the 27-nation bloc.
Dec 22, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 22
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Asia & Pacific
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Rachel Roberts
Japan to Resume Operations at World’s Largest Nuclear Plant 15 Years After Fukushima Disaster
The country is continuing its return to nuclear generated power despite safety concerns of local residents.
Dec 22, 2025
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Rachel Roberts
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Dec 22
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Tom Ozimek
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $64 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With China
Missiles, drones, and strike capabilities drive Japan’s largest-ever military budget as regional security risks intensify.
Dec 26, 2025
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Tom Ozimek
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Bill Pan
Kim Jong Un Pushes More Missile, Artillery Shell Output
According to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, up to half of Russia’s ammunition supply now depends on North Korea.
Dec 26, 2025
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Bill Pan
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Reuters
Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard Can Build Nuclear Submarine for US Navy, Executive Says
Dec 26, 2025
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China Social Media Thrashes One-Child Policy After Population Control Czar Dies
Dec 25, 2025
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Reuters
Palau to Take up to 75 Illegal Immigrants From US After Call on Transfer of Third-Country Nationals
Dec 25, 2025
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China Military News
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Dorothy Li
China Expels 4 Defense Executives as Anti-Corruption Purge Continues
The move came amid a renewed anti-graft campaign that has swept across almost every industry.
Dec 25, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Taiwan
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Lily Zhou
Taiwan Gets Dec. 25 Off for First Time in Over 2 Decades
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Dec 25, 2025
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Lily Zhou
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Religious Freedom
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Michael Zhuang
China Tightens Controls on Christmas Gatherings and Public Celebrations
Authorities limit church services, campus activity, and public displays, leaving holiday events largely confined to officially sanctioned venues.
Dec 25, 2025
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Michael Zhuang
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Taiwan
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Frank Fang
Taiwan’s Political Deadlock Between Ruling Administration and Opposition
The political crisis comes amid the Chinese communist regime’s escalating military threats against the island.
Dec 25, 2025
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Frank Fang
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National Security
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Ryan Morgan
5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China’s Military
The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.
Dec 25, 2025
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Ryan Morgan
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China Human Rights
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Eva Fu
Chinese Christians Face a Hard Christmas
Daughter of jailed Chinese church leader, pastors share sorrow and resilience amid Beijing’s ongoing suppression of faith.
Dec 25, 2025
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Eva Fu
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Dec 25
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In Photos
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Epoch Times Staff
2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
Dec 25, 2025
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Epoch Times Staff
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Dec 25
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Asia & Pacific
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Kimberly Hayek
North Korea’s Kim Watches Long-Range Missile Test and Nuclear Submarine Progress: State Media
State media reports successful testing of long-range surface-to-air missiles as the nation criticizes U.S. and South Korean defense agreements.
Dec 25, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Dec 25
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China Business & Economy
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Alex Wu
China’s Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think Tank
Rhodium Group and analysts predict dim prospects for 2026.
Dec 24, 2025
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Alex Wu
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Dec 24
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Asia & Pacific
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Tom Ozimek
US Issues Travel Warning to Americans as Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Rages
The State Department warned U.S. citizens to steer clear of the border region amid ongoing clashes and a fragile diplomatic push.
Dec 24, 2025
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Tom Ozimek
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Reuters
Southeastern Taiwan Shaken by 6.1 Magnitude Quake, No Immediate Reports of Damage
Dec 24, 2025
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Dec 24
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Asia & Pacific
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The Associated Press
Suspect in Deadly Taiwan Knife Attack Planned It for Over a Year
Dec 23, 2025
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Dec 23
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National Security
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Catherine Yang
Lawmakers Probe Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chips Sales to China
They express concern that the decision ‘undercuts’ national security.
Dec 22, 2025
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Catherine Yang
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Dec 22
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
China Sets Steep Duties on European Dairy Products in Tit-for-Tat Response
While the new levies could be reduced in its final ruling, the decision risks heightening tensions with the 27-nation bloc.
Dec 22, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 22
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Asia & Pacific
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Rachel Roberts
Japan to Resume Operations at World’s Largest Nuclear Plant 15 Years After Fukushima Disaster
The country is continuing its return to nuclear generated power despite safety concerns of local residents.
Dec 22, 2025
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Rachel Roberts
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