Japanese firms leaving China accelerate as SMEs cite geopolitical and economic risks Japanese firms leaving China face rising geopolitical and economic pressures, with the overall tally down about 10% from …
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China ratchets up South China Sea operations near Philippines and Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s maritime pressure raises Taiwan tensions as Tokyo and Manila deepen defense ties China steps up South China Sea patrols near the Philippines and Japan, intensifying Taiwan tensions as Tokyo …
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Bambu Lab launches design-downloads and creator-points platform amid China 3D printer boom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBambu Lab expands consumer 3D printer ecosystem with design downloads and creator points Bambu Lab unveils an in-house platform with design downloads and creator points as consumer 3D printers gain …
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Hokkaido Scallop Industry Warns Warming Waters Threaten Recovery After China Ban
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHokkaido scallops face growing threat from warming seas despite market shifts after China ban Hokkaido scallops are under pressure as warming waters cut catches, even after the industry reduced its …
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China tests experimental at-sea rocket recovery system to cut space costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina rocket recovery test succeeds with net-like system off Hainan on July 10, 2026 China rocket recovery test succeeds off Hainan on July 10, 2026, using a net-like system to …
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South China Sea 2016 ruling reaffirms legal force despite Beijing actions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Challenge to Arbitration: Philippines’ Counsel Says Ruling Still Binding on South China Sea On the 10th anniversary of the 2016 tribunal, Philippines lead counsel Paul Reichler said the South …
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China vehicle exports offset slowing domestic demand as experts warn of volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina EV exports surge offsets weak domestic demand, automakers pivot abroad China EV exports are rising rapidly as domestic sales slow, with manufacturers shifting production and sales strategies to overseas …
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Japanese companies on alert after China detains employees over rare-earth exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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Gao Shanwen Dies at 55, Outspoken Economist Who Challenged China’s GDP Figures Gao Shanwen, a prominent Chinese economist known for questioning official GDP data, has died at 55 after a …
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China launches nuclear-capable missile into South Pacific, regional leaders decry breach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …