Medal design for China's 15th National Games unveiled in Guangzhou

The medal design for China's 15th National Games was officially unveiled at a ceremony on Tuesday in Guangzhou City of south China's Guangdong Province.

The 15th National Games of China will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao from Nov 9 to 21, 2025.

The medal design, named "Unity in Motion", symbolizes the collaboration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in leaping towards a shared future.

The ribbon on the medal features classic Chinese red and native blooms including peony, kapok, bauhinia and lotus that represent the host regions, symbolizing traditional Chinese aesthetics.

Some Japanese people said on Thursday that the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must firmly uphold the pacifist constitution.

Their remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Japan from Tuesday to Thursday.

Attending a joint press conference with Takaichi on Wednesday, Macron emphasized that France and Japan have agreed on the importance of on the importance of quickly de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East and upholding international law.

Many saw this as a response to a strongly worded post by U.S. President Donald Trump on social media, which criticized France for refusing to cooperate with the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Some locals in Tokyo expressed their opposition to Japan's involvement in any war, but said Japan could offer help when the conflict in the Middle East ends.

"I think that Prime Minister Takaichi could offer support, provided that we wouldn't get involved in an armed conflict, such as minesweeping operations at sea, as Japan has the best minesweeping technology in the world," said a resident in Tokyo.

"I'm not entirely sure what consequences will follow Trump's demands. There may be additional tariffs, among other things. Our constitution prohibits [Japan's] from getting involved in war, and Prime Minister Takaichi should uphold this principle," said another resident.