China pushes large cruise ships to ease holiday crowding and spur consumption Beijing is promoting large cruise ships as a tool to boost domestic consumption and relieve overcrowded land destinations, …
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China deploys ships east of Taiwan near undersea cables amid boundary talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina extends maritime surveillance east of Taiwan amid Japan–Philippine boundary talks Beijing’s move to broaden maritime surveillance east of Taiwan raises regional concerns over undersea cables and shipping lanes, as …
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Green hydrogen investment propels China past Japan as Iran oil surge renews urgency
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGreen hydrogen race intensifies as oil shock boosts Japan’s domestic push Surging oil prices after the Iran crisis have renewed interest in green hydrogen as a tool for energy security, …
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Shin-Etsu Chemical announces $220m Fukui rare-earth refinery to reduce reliance on China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShin-Etsu rare-earth refinery to be built in Fukui with $220m investment Shin-Etsu to invest $220m in a new rare-earth refinery in Fukui, aiming to boost dysprosium, terbium and yttrium output …
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Ferrari electric car Luce launched to revive China sales amid analyst skepticism Ferrari electric car Luce debuts as the marque’s first all‑electric model to revive China sales, but analysts are …
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Japan designates China its most serious security concern, seeks deeper U.S. cooperation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan defense white paper to name China main security concern, cite radar lock and North Korea developments Japan defense white paper to name China main concern, cite radar lock on …
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US presses China to resume rare-earth exports to Japan amid supply concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUS Urges China to Resume Rare-earth Exports to Japan Amid Supply Chain Alarm Washington presses Beijing to lift restrictions on rare-earth exports to Japan as fears grow over shortages that …
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China Crude Oil Imports Drop 29% in May as Refineries Cut Runs China crude oil imports fell 29% in May to an eight-year low as refiners scaled back processing amid …
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Politics
Xi Jinping begins state visit to Pyongyang, vows China North Korea cooperation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoXi Jinping Visit to Pyongyang Marks First State Trip in Seven Years Xi Jinping visit to Pyongyang began on June 8, 2026, with the Chinese leader arriving for a two-day …
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Yvette Cooper defends UK engagement with China during Asia trip
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYvette Cooper Urges Engagement with China While Pushing UK-India Trade Deal on Asia Visit UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended engagement with China during a three-day Asia trip and underscored …