11.06
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
Daxiang News released a video claiming that Chinese tourists' enthusiasm for visiting Japan has hit a freezing point, citing data that 1,016 flights from the mainland to Japan were cancelled in October, a cancellation rate of 27.9%. Netizens in the comments section questioned whether this was caused by reduced routes, rising ticket prices, and tightened visa policies.
11.03
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On November 3, People's Daily Online published a signed commentary claiming that the Japanese right-wing is feeding falsified historical data into mainstream large models and recruiting writers to use AI to mass-produce false content involving China.
11.02
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On November 2, the People's Daily published an article extending from the controversy surrounding the Japanese drama 'VIVANT', naming works such as Pokémon, Kantai Collection, My Hero Academia, and GATE. It claimed that the Japanese side is releasing the toxic ideology of militarism into popular culture, and called for vigilance against cultural products becoming tools of ideological incitement for Japan's military expansion and war preparations.
10.31
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Beijing
German President Steinmeier, currently visiting China, stated in a speech at Peking University on October 30 that China should not let other countries become overly dependent on it. On October 31, he met with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang, with Li Qiang stating that China is willing to import more high-quality products from Germany.
10.30
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Beijing
On October 30, German President Steinmeier held talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing, emphasizing that China should play a role in maintaining the international order based on the UN Charter, and that both China and Germany bear this responsibility.
10.30
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On October 30, China and Switzerland signed the protocol on upgrading their free trade agreement along with a complementary labor cooperation agreement. The agreement stipulates that neither side shall lower labor protection standards to promote trade and investment, must guarantee channels for handling labor rights violations, and respect freedom of association and collective bargaining. It will take effect after domestic approval by both sides.
10.30
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 30, the state media outlet ZJSTV released a video naming Suntory, Kao, Subaru, and their collaboration or sponsorship relationship with the Japanese drama "VIVANT," accusing these brands of earning money in China while sponsoring a Japanese drama that distorts history.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Beijing
On October 29, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Peking University, where he was awarded an honorary professorship and delivered a speech. In his address, he mentioned Cai Yuanpei's experience studying in Germany, cited his advocacy for "freedom of thought and inclusiveness," and called for upholding this spirit.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 29, The Beijing News published an article criticizing Sanrio's collaboration with the Japanese drama "VIVANT," which has been accused of smearing China, stating that it must not lose its historical bottom line or it will eventually lose everything; netizens in the comment section questioned the publication about livelihood issues such as the two-day weekend and employment.
10.29
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·China
On October 29, the state-run Yangtse Evening Post published an article criticizing the Japanese drama "VIVANT" for distorting torture scenes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army, which sparked public outrage. However, netizens in the comment section did not buy it, accusing the media of ignoring concrete issues such as people's livelihoods, employment, and oil prices, and instead spending their time inciting xenophobia.
10.28
·Verified
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Shanghai
On the evening of October 28, Sanrio Shanghai issued a statement announcing the formal termination of its collaboration and all subsequent promotional activities with the Japanese drama "VIVANT".
10.27
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 3
·China
On October 27, domestic state-run media released a video accusing Season 2 of the Japanese TV drama VIVANT of openly smearing China, claiming it grafted Japanese military torture onto modern Chinese characters. Netizens in the comment section responded with sarcastic mockery, comparing it to over-the-top Chinese anti-Japanese war dramas.
10.26
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
On October 26, responding to India's accusation that Chinese troops deviated from established patrol patterns and undermined border peace, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China abides by the agreements and consensus reached between the two countries, carries out normal patrol and control activities on the border, and that both sides are maintaining communication through diplomatic and military channels.
10.22
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·Philippines
On October 22, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs issued a statement criticizing recent social media remarks by the Chinese embassy for undermining mutual trust, destabilizing the situation, and undermining efforts to improve bilateral relations, and reiterated that it reserves the right to take further diplomatic action.
10.20
·Developing
·Importance III
·Sources 1
According to a post by X account @ChinaSelect on October 20, 2026 Beijing time, Iran is the mastermind behind a plot to attack US military assets in Britain last month, and the account noted that the regime has long been supported by China, with the CCP assisting Tehran in confronting the West, including purchasing Iranian oil and providing satellite imagery-related assistance for the attack.