HONG KONG | Xinhua |  In 2025, the Asia-Pacific region faced a series of security challenges, ranging from recurring border conflicts, aggressive political rhetoric to domestic unrest in several countries. Despite these challenges, regional countries continue to express a shared commitment to peace and development, highlighting that dialogue and cooperation remain the path to lasting … The post YEAR-ENDER: Peace, development remain Asia-Pacific’s shared aspirations amid security challenges appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .